Day: September 26, 2025

Enduring Pages:

Lewisburg’s BOOKSTORE, Continuing a Poet’s Dream by Lisa Coburn It’s fascinating how a person can live in one area for most of their life, passing a place time and again, never realizing the depth of its history or the lives shaped within its walls. Growing up in this community during the ’80s, I must have […]

Alderson VFD Open House & Fall Fling Concert

Alderson Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house on October 4, 2025, from 10am-3pm in conjunction with the Fall Festival. There will be fun kids’ activities, educational material, and plenty of photo opportunities. This is a great opportunity to stop by and meet your local firefighters and EMTs. You can also find out about […]

From Christmas Gift to Growing Business: Rylan’s Beekeeping Journey

What started as a Christmas gift has grown into a passion and a budding business. At just 14, Rylan isn’t your average beekeeper. The home-educated Greenbrier Valley student began keeping bees at age 11. Now, only three years later, he is an Apprentice Beekeeper, having passed his West Virginia Beekeepers Association exam in 2024, and […]

Orchard Hill Alpacas: Fiber, Fun, and Farm Life

In early 2000, I saw alpacas in Country Living magazine and was hooked immediately. With 13 acres at my disposal, I began exploring the idea of starting a small farm business. Visits to farms on both coasts led me to a seminar in California for aspiring alpaca owners, where I purchased my first alpaca. Soon […]

From the Editor

Fall has made a stunning entrance here in the Valley. The colors are changing almost overnight, and it’s been the perfect time to hike, bike, or wander the backroads and soak in the beauty all around us. This issue celebrates a few of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems in the Valley and beyond. Some were […]

Fall Fling: Go for the Fun, Stay for the Apple Butter

Fall in the Greenbrier Valley always feels like something special: crisp mornings, golden leaves, and flavors that taste like tradition. On Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Dough Ball Bakery and Cheese n More Store will host the 3rd Annual Fall Fling in Gap Mills. This day-long celebration brings together local […]

 Family Refuge Center Announces Annual Women’s Night Out:

A Celebration of Community and Compassion Family Refuge Center is excited to invite you to our annual Women’s Night Out, an empowering evening of community, connection, and celebration. The event will take place on Saturday, October 18th at the Clingman Center, located BEHIND 970 Jefferson St. North Lewisburg, WV 2490. The event will welcome guests […]

NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Welcomes Keynote Speaker James E. Griffin on October 17

The Greenbrier Branch of the NAACP will host their Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, October 17 at 6:00PM at the Clingman Center in Lewisburg, WV. The dinner is open to all. Tickets for the Freedom Fund Dinner are $40 per person and may be purchased online at Eventbrite.com (search Greenbrier Branch NAACP Freedom Fund […]

October Outdoor Programs with Greenbrier Master Naturalists

Come learn about our Wild and Wonderful as fall unfolds – with Greenbrier Master Naturalists! No experience is necessary to get involved, just a curiosity about our great outdoors. All programs are held at Wood Thrush Park (334 Richland Ln) near Lewisburg, unless noted otherwise. Individual programs are free. Master Naturalists is a statewide program […]

CARNEGIE HALL ANNOUNCES 2025 TASTE OF OUR TOWNS ENTERTAINMENT

Carnegie Hall’s Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) fundraiser showcases not only the best culinary treats in the region, but also great music throughout the event. This year’s entertainment includes The State Birds, the Thomas Taylor Band, the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra (WVJO), and the Greenbrier River Optimistic Ukulele Players (GROUP). The festival takes place on […]

What’s Happening at The Hub Cafe This Fall

From free meals for students to pumpkin rolls for your table, The Hub Café is buzzing with community events this season. Here’s what’s on the calendar: Nutritious Meals for StudentsWednesdays–Fridays | 4–6 PM | The Hub Cafe, 232 Lee Street, LewisburgThanks to the West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition’s CACFP Program, students ages 18 and […]

Your Horoscope According to AI: Let Our Robot Overlords Predict Your October Vibes!

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)October calls for a little boldness—like wearing a pumpkin-orange scarf just because it makes you happy. Take the lead in a fun project or try something unexpectedly festive. Adventure (and maybe candy!) awaits. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)Cozy up, Taurus! Think warm drinks, crunchy leaves, and creative comfort. A slow, indulgent October may […]

The Agenda

Saturday, September 27: Run For It! Annual 2K & 5K Race, Tucker Community Foundation, Davis Jonah Carden – Live!, 6 PM, Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, 862 Industrial Park Road, Maxwelton Voice of the Valleys Panel Discussion, 6 – 8 PM, Greenbrier Historical Society, 814 Washington St W, Lewisburg Zach Elmore, 3 – 5 PM, Hawk […]