Greenbrier County News

LEWISBURG, W.Va. -- Greenbrier County's prosecutor is seeking a life sentence for a man convicted of torching several vehicles at a West Virginia State Police barracks.

At the end of a long County Commission meeting Tuesday night, following an executive session, Commissioners Hanna and McClung voted 2-1, with Commissioner Lobban opposing, to have their attorney Patrick Via draft a letter to the New River Community and Technical College Foundation requesting the college return the $1.3 million of arts and rec ... (more)

Women are daughters, each of us. That's how Tammy Jordan, inspirational author, agriculturist and business owner, views it.

For years local photographer Linda Hanna took photographs just for fun. But now everyone can enjoy her pictures as they are currently on display at Hillsboro Library.

The United States has the highest incarceration rate and largest prison population in the world.

Officials from the Blacksburg, Virginia National Weather Service office have given the "StormReady" designation to Greenbrier County.

In New York, Scott McClanahan gives a reading from his book "Crapalachia: A Biography of Place." The Beckley resident teaches at New River Community Technology College.

Hundreds of graduates are about to leave institutions of higher learning and head into the workforce, and while unemployment figures remain high, there are jobs to be found.

Greenbrier County Sheriff Jan Cahill reports his office has been resolute in a battle against a spreading blight of meth labs found mostly in the western end of the county.

Ronceverte Mayor Gail White signs a Proclamation declaring May 2013 as Foster Care Month in Ronceverte.

Barns & out buildings for cattle operations. One tract has a beautiful 8 bedroom house with indoor pool.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Nettie-Leivasy Public Service District has lifted the boil-water advisory for customers living on Grassy Creek Road to the Greenbrier County Line.

Interchange was closed by state DOH at approximately 4:45 for high water. MAXWELTON W.Va . - Greenbrier County Office of Emergency Services Director Al Whittaker says he's keeping a close eye on high water in parts of the county after heavy rains Monday and Tuesday.

Preparations are underway for the second entrepreneur cafe in Greenbrier County.

Beckley Water Company has lifted a boil-water advisory issued on May 5 for Skelton Lane, Meador Lane and Trail Street in the Shady Spring area.

Four people were arrested and charged with attempting to operate a clandestine lab after deputies said they found components of a meth lab both inside and outside of residence in Rupert.

The question was asked: "What can you do to prevent violence against children?" Thousands are killed every year through abuse and neglect.

MAXWELTON, W.Va. -- Seneca Health Services Inc. plans to build a $1 million inpatient psychiatric treatment facility in Greenbrier County that will serve patients from six counties.

Charleston , Kanawha County , West Virginia A Charleston man who police said beat a 13-month-old while trying to potty train her learned Wednesday how long he'll spend in jail.

Heath Harrison Web Producer: Heath Harrison Reported: Apr. 28, 2013 9:07 PM EDT Updated: Apr.