– Join us Friday May 9th from 5 to 7pm at Academy Park in Lewisburg The North house Museum is opening a new exhibit Fighting for Survival – Medicine in The American Civil War – with Tavern Night in the historic James Frazer 1834 Tavern at The North House On the North House lawn Jeanne Brenneman is teaching a plein-air watercolor workshop for all ages capturing the spring splendor of Lewisburg in bloom.  Carnegie Hall is hosting the 2nd Friday Art Walk with live music and cash bar from 5:30 to 7pm Make it a full night with dinner in Downtown Lewisburg – just voted Best Small Town Food Scene West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed over 200 new bills into law The following Death Certificates were filed in McDowell County between April 28 and May 4: Filed April 28 2025: The following Marriage Certificates were filed Get stories thatempower and uplift weekly Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" by Rowdy Baribeau LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has reported a fourth case of measles in the state The ADH says the individual was not fully vaccinated and resides in Faulkner County Due to the individual having no record of travel outside the state the case indicates the first case of community-spread measles in Arkansas this year The case visited the following locations while infected: The ADH says there have been no cases identified at daycares or schools Vaccine recommendations have been updated for citizens in Faulkner and surrounding counties (Cleburne The ADH is asking those who were at the two clinics during those specific times and develop symptoms to contact your health provider by phone and state if you were potentially exposed to measles All children six to 11 months of age can receive a dose of the MMR vaccine If children get a “zero” dose of MMR vaccine at six to 11 months of age they should still be vaccinated with two more doses of MMR vaccine at 12 months and during four-to-six years of age In the midst of a busy week of events for Augusta University, members of the Greenbrier Garden Club gathered on the morning of Friday, April 25, at a quiet section of the History Walk on the Summerville Campus to donate and plant a tree is the first to be planted on the Summerville Campus since Hurricane Helene struck the area many of whom have deep ties to the university and the city it made perfect sense to donate and plant this tree at AU “Many of us walk through the campus – I’m not able to anymore but my granddaughter still does every single day – and we love how beautiful everything is Linda Wier has been a member of the garden club since the early 1970s and she recognized the importance of planting the tree somewhere it would be taken care of so more people can enjoy it for years to come “I love being a part of the Greenbrier Garden Club These women are all about making places within our community look more beautiful through gardening,” Wier said “After the devastation of Hurricane Helene and as we were looking for places we could do something we thought Augusta University would be a great place because they take care of things And it just is a great feeling to see this tree being planted today.” The garden club was aided in their search for the perfect tree by AU’s new director of landscaping and grounds “It was an honor to be able to facilitate locating and purchasing a tree that is native to this area and also locally sourced,” said Lacey who worked for the Augusta National Golf Club and Sage Valley Golf Club before joining AU “Donating a tree to be planted is great because it will be here for years to come In the months since Hurricane Helene tore through the area it has been estimated that nearly 4.2 million cubic yards of storm debris have been collected from around Richmond County with an additional 5.1 million cubic yards being collected in Columbia County Richmond County extension coordinator for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension The landscape of the CSRA has been drastically altered and the members of the Greenbrier Garden Club recognize the importance of AU to the Augusta community and the CSRA But it was about more than just donating a tree It was about giving a little something back to the university helping in efforts to continue to rebuild and restore Becky McKenzie graduated from AU’s legacy institution she knows the importance AU has played in her life with her son Jason McKenzie having been an employee of the institution prior to his death last year and in the community surrounding the university “It means a lot to me to see the community come together and try to make this campus as beautiful as it once was People in this community revere the school and it’s just a great example of if you ask “If this spurs on other people – whether that’s other garden clubs other groups or individual people – that would be truly amazing.” The placement of the tree was a welcome sight to McKenzie and others as it will be able to be seen both by those walking the campus and those driving along Walton Way “I didn’t realize it was going to be planted in the History Walk but as I was telling people about this and they asked where We can’t wait to see the tree,’” McKenzie said they will remember people who have gone on what they have done for this university and beyond It’ll just be something that people will always be able to look to as inspiration for what they could possibly do.” Cathy Kron considers herself a fairly new resident having lived in Augusta “only for 13 years,” but she already sees the impact the university has had on her friends and their families “Our club is very proud to be able to do this for AU for those who enjoy the campus and for our members So many of our members have had children and other family who have come here and many walk throughout the campus,” Kron said “It is wonderful to be able to come and plant this tree because of what it means to so many people It’s in a great spot where people can see it whether they are walking along the History Walk or if they are driving by on Walton Way and maybe that will encourage others to also donate or plant trees.” Milledge Austin is the manager of external communications for Communications and Marketing at Augusta University Contact him to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at miaustin@augusta.edu Jagwire is your source for news and stories from Augusta University Daily updates highlight the many ways students researchers and clinicians "bring their A games" in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state of Georgia This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The eighth annual Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance will take place this weekend at The Greenbrier From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., cars of all ages and types will gather around the springhouse and golf clubhouse for a traditional-type car show called Cars & Cocktails There will be awards given out to the top 25 cars and there will be food and beverage vendors on hand as well as live entertainment. Footage is available from 10 a.m as well as interviews with participants and Concours officials This event is free for spectators to attend Kentucky Derby Party & Charitable Dinner From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the front entrance will be the site of the Sunday Concours It brings close to 100 of the finest collector cars in the world to The Greenbrier and will compete for prizes awarded by a team of expert judges Cars in this year’s show come from 16 states and as far away as Canada Concours officials and spectators will be available from 11 a.m NOTE: No Marriage Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between April 9 and April 15 The following Death Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between April 9 and April 15: The following Land Transfers were filed in Greenbrier County between April 9 and April 15: marking a significant development for one of the largest commercial spaces in Chesapeake which was put up for auction back in February with a starting bid of $6 million a general contractor based in Virginia Beach now owns 55 acres of the land that the mall sits on — including where Macy's and JCPenney are located The Greenbrier Mall has been a cornerstone of the Chesapeake community since it opened in 1981 reflecting a nationwide trend affecting shopping malls Locals like Kirby McClaine have fond memories of the mall "It's a foundation of Chesapeake… I started working there over at the McDonald’s," McClaine said he noted that the rise of online shopping has impacted foot traffic significantly As the community awaits Sifen's plans for the mall residents hope that the space will continue to serve as a gathering place "I would like for it to stay open because it’s taken away from the youth," McClaine stated "They don’t have anywhere to go — even the older people don’t have anywhere to go to window shop." The future of Greenbrier Mall remains uncertain but the community is hopeful for revitalization that honors its legacy while adapting to modern shopping habits Greenbrier Cove is a trailhead for numerous popular trails within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also home to some of the park's most accessible opportunities for water play its ranger station and picnic area turns off of U.S 321 midway between Gatlinburg and the Cosby campground The partially paved road runs alongside the Little Pigeon River that stretch of which is essentially a natural water park layered with small rapids and swimming holes The road and informal trails alongside it provide multiple access points to the river The best strategy is to stake out a stretch of river as a home base but take a tube and enjoy the stretches of rapids then use the trail or road to quickly walk back up and ride the stretch again The park provides a ranger station and picnic area with additional amenities and a more formal place to enjoy a meal Numerous trails branch from the road as well Greenbrier also is the trailhead for the very popular Ramsay Cascades Trail which ascends four miles past especially big trees to the highest waterfall that's accessible by trail in the park Pack a lunch to eat at the picnic tables in the shade A trio of waterfalls inside the world’s largest urban forest Climb around the high waterfalls on series of iron ladders and bridges within the wildest gorge in the Slovak Paradise Supplies are schlepped up by llamas at this century-old inn accessible only by hiking trails in the Great Smokies this 1940s miner's cabin built into a gap between two mega-sized boulders You might want to bring a rain jacket to this travertine triple waterfall An eerie natural formation that looks right back at you A hidden and beautiful waterfall in middle of one of the biggest urban forests of the world This natural amphitheatre has been carved over millennia into the layered sedimentary rock of Karijini National Park The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Photo by Ablokhin/iStock Benyamin Cohen interviewed historians and traveled to White Sulphur Springs where he toured the Greenbrier for three hours — including the secret underground bunker built for members of Congress in case of a nuclear attack the men who helped run Hitler’s war machine lived like kings tucked away in the snowy mountains of West Virginia They woke to the scent of fresh linens and the sound of birdsong They took leisurely breakfasts on fine china they lay their heads on down pillows in a grand hotel built for American aristocrats a palace that had played host to presidents had been turned into something absurd: a gilded cage for the very people America was about to declare war against and German diplomats — plucked from the embassy in Washington and consulates across America — were now the guests of their sworn enemy in a town famous for the healing powers of its sulphur springs Hitler’s men slept in a five-star holding pen government paid the bill — $10 a day per diplomat about $200 in today’s money — covering meals room service and all the comforts of captivity “The word is reciprocity,” said Harvey Solomon, author of Such Splendid Prisons a book about the strange detainment of Axis diplomats at the Greenbrier and several other American resorts The thinking went: If America treated Germany’s envoys well maybe Berlin and Rome and Tokyo would do the same for U.S I stepped into the lobby of the Greenbrier on a recent morning and it felt like walking into Graceland if Graceland had hosted world leaders instead of rock stars The bellhops moved like actors in a period film I joined a tour group drifting from room to extravagant room This is a hotel whose history is shaped by those who have visited — Bob Hope Rockefeller and a parade of presidents from Martin Van Buren to Donald Trump Secretary of State Cordell Hull and his wife vacationed at the Greenbrier days before Germany invaded Poland and started World War II watched over the grandeur with serene dignity The Bachelorette filmed an episode here. Hallmark made a Christmas movie here But I came chasing a story: For seven surreal months during World War II The country needed a place to detain Axis diplomats “Government usually moves at a glacial pace but this happened like a snap of the finger,” Solomon said “when the Greenbrier immediately agreed to play host on short notice.” The train didn’t just stop near the resort The Greenbrier had its own railroad station dozens of other Nazi officials followed — their briefcases still packed with the final telegrams from Berlin their suits still pressed from their last embassy function Japan’s diplomats were sent to the Homestead another luxury resort 40 miles across the border in Virginia The Italians later arrived at the Greenbrier but after incessant quarreling with the Germans were sent to the Grove Park Inn in Asheville freeing up room for the Japanese to eventually move into the Greenbrier Many of the diplomats had been to the Greenbrier before Some had spent summers lounging by the pool Now they returned under vastly different circumstances drank what the guests would have had to drink The resort’s employees had only the diplomats and their families to serve No other guests were allowed during the months of detainment Reporters were also barred from entering the property although that didn’t stop a few from trying and the Immigration and Naturalization Service — oversaw the operation roughly 1,000 detainees packed the resort — diplomats Children attended school in on-site cottages skated on frozen lakes and took swimming lessons from a former Olympian at the indoor pool At least two women went into labor at Greenbrier during the detainment the Greenbrier hired an orchestra every year but for the diplomats it chose only pianist Nathan Portnoff whose playing on the ornate organ in the grand lobby entranced all The irony? Portnoff was Jewish. His dad was a rabbi and his native tongue was Yiddish. His story partly inspired author Emily Matchar, whose historical novel, In the Shadow of the Greenbrier imagines what it may have been like to be a Jewish worker at the hotel during those months and the men buttoned their tuxedos and waltzed into the Azalea Pink ballroom where they dined beneath lights that had once twinkled for Southern debutantes they threw a dinner party for Hitler’s 53rd birthday “They had apple strudel and were screaming ‘Heil Hitler,’” Matchar said described by one waiter as a “hail of heils.” When the Greenbrier’s manager Fifteen minutes later the dining room was deserted a testament to Nazism’s fierce devotion to law and order The diplomats continued receiving their salaries from Germany They splurged on alcohol and spa treatments They spent money in the hotel’s many shops “At first it was all high-end shopping,” Solomon said “but when the merchants realized the Germans had money to burn they quickly added staples like a general store — shoe leather a guide remarked that the wives of the German diplomats “arrived with two suitcases and left with 10.” But the Greenbrier wasn’t just a high-class detention center The FBI quietly recruited hotel staff — bellboys valets — to eavesdrop on conversations to see if they could glean any kernel of information about Hitler’s plans Some diplomats spoke too freely after a second scotch in the lounge unaware that the man polishing glasses behind the bar was taking mental notes for J their clients loosened by hot stones and deep tissue massages the Greenbrier erected fencing along the resort’s perimeter and installed large lights that would stay on all night (Some of the guests complained.) Agents who had been working at the U.S.-Mexico border were reassigned to the Greenbrier’s guard towers — a change of scenery “far from chasing illegal immigrants in far-flung flyspeck towns.” “We were serving the country in the way a hotel shipped home as part of a diplomatic exchange and eventually returning to Germany — not as prisoners of war took the same ship home in the opposite direction the Greenbrier reopened to guests — but not for long government once again was asking for the Greenbrier’s help military soon took over the resort and converted it into a hospital for tens of thousands of wounded American soldiers returning from war The same ballrooms that hosted Hitler’s envoys were transformed into triage rooms and recovery wards the Greenbrier became the site of another mission government built a 112,000-square-foot nuclear fallout shelter underneath the resort designed to house Congress in the event of an attack on Washington Behind an 18-ton blast door and buried 60 feet underground the Greenbrier constructed two large auditoriums to mimic the House and Senate chambers government could continue in a postapocalyptic world I toured the dormitories and walked through the cafeteria where Congress was supposed to eat while the world burned outside The bunker remained a classified secret — and frozen in time — until 1992, when it was exposed by an intrepid reporter from The Washington Post Some of the space is now rented out to an information technology company parking data servers there But much of it remains unchanged; the Greenbrier offers tours of it for $52 Republican from West Virginia and one of the richest men in the state Today, it has returned to what it always was: a retreat for the wealthy, a monument to privilege and selective memory. It remains a place of contradictions You can sit in the same dining room where Hitler’s men sat You can sip a $19 mint julep cocktail in the same room where Nazis once toasted the Führer’s birthday You can stand on the veranda in the evening listen to the cicadas and look out across the resort’s 11,000 acres You can convince yourself that history is something that happened to other people Benyamin Cohen is a senior writer at the Forward and host of our morning briefing, Forwarding the News. He is the author of two books, My Jesus Year and The Einstein Effect. [email protected]@benyamincohenbenyamin_cohen I’d like to ask you to please support the Forward American Jews need independent news they can trust At a time when other newsrooms are closing or cutting back the Forward has removed its paywall and invested additional resources to report on the ground from Israel and around the U.S rising antisemitism and polarized discourse This is a great time to support independent Jewish journalism you rely on See our full guidelines for more information, and this guide for detail about canonical URLs subject line “republish,” with any questions or to let us know what stories you’re picking up Copyright © 2025 The Forward Association — The city of Chesapeake is planning the future for Greenbrier with plans to re-envision the area Leaders want community feedback to influence the development for the city's main commercial hub Several residents came to the city's final public meeting for the Greenbrier Area Plan on Monday night to see the city’s ideas for the future Greenbrier is one of our largest areas and has the highest congestion," Patti McCambridge economic development discussed in Chesapeake State of the City Address Patti McCambridge has lived in Chesapeake since 1980 She wants a more pedestrian friendly community "They can do things that make it more walkable and have more open space and sidewalks and bike paths," McCambridge said says Greenbrier Mall is apart of the city's re-imagining plan Watch related coverage: Auctioning of Greenbrier Mall showcases continued struggle of malls "We are doing re-invisioning work for the Greenbrier area and we’re looking ahead 20 years and saying what could this place look like," McCormick said The mall is one of Chesapeake's largest commercial spaces a bulk was sold at an auction and plans for the mall are not clear yet McCormick showed a rendering and a map of what the area of Greenbrier Mall could be The study area for the plan is approximately 12-square-miles It's includes Greenbrier Parkway and nearby areas Watch related coverage: Greenbrier Mall will be auctioned next month with a starting bid of $6 million the president of the North Battlefield Civic League believes the plan will benefit home owners "The property values will reflect the changes that Greenbrier has for the area in a very positive way The city says the next step is to take the ideas to the planning commission and city council McCormick expects city council to vote on the Greenbrier Area Plan sometime this year LIV Golf, the upstart professional golf league funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, revealed their 2025 schedule last week It includes 14 tournaments in 9 different countries.  LIV Golf played a late summer tournament at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs that tournament was pulled from this year’s schedule.  “LIV Golf is grateful for the incredible two years the League enjoyed at The Greenbrier a fantastic venue that provided a tremendous stage for our events,” said a LIV Golf Spokesperson in a statement to RealWV expressing a desire to take the game to additional urban “The Greenbrier showcases West Virginia’s unique charm and hospitality and we’re proud of the memories we created there with fans says LIV is competing directly with the PGA Tour by hosting international tournaments on the same dates as established PGA Tour dates “Next year their first four events… the first one is opposite Waste Management the third one is opposite Bay Hill and the fourth one is opposite the Players,” he said on Fore Play “There is no more of you have certain dates and we (have) certain dates Director of Public Relations at The Greenbrier expressed gratitude to LIV for the last two years “The Greenbrier was proud to add LIV Golf to the list of major events that have been played on its legendary courses PGA TOUR and many others,” he said in a statement to RealWV “The tournaments the past two years brought fantastic players to The Greenbrier helped spread an appreciation for the game to a fresh demographic and introduced America’s Resort to a new audience around the world.” LIV signed a television deal with FOX Sports this week which will bring their “bold” style of golf to major television markets for the first time.  Groups such as the 9/11 Families United Group have opposed LIV’s expansion saying they are engaged in “sportwashing” to change the perception of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.  In a press briefing last August, Senator Jim Justice, whose family owns The Greenbrier, said it would be difficult to keep LIV in West Virginia as they expand to more urban and international locations in the future.  “While The Greenbrier isn’t part of our upcoming season we’ll always value our time there and remain open to future collaborations when our schedule allows,” continued LIV’s spokesperson.  remains hopeful for future major golf events at The Greenbrier “The game’s biggest events have always found their way to White Sulphur Springs and more are sure to follow in the years to come We invite all golfers to plan a visit to walk in the footsteps of the game’s greats and be a part of an incredible legacy that spans more than a century.” For more information on LIV Golf, visit their website – The United Way of Greenbrier Valley is thrilled to announce its final fundraiser of their 2024/25 Campaign Year; and trust us Everyone is welcome to join the festivities Wednesday April 30th at 4:30 PM at beautiful Valley View Country Club, in White Sulphur Springs, for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a live performance by local favorite, Lillie King, whose talent and energy are sure to light up your day There’s no better way to shake up the work week than with awesome entertainment and great company for a wonderful cause This mid-week celebration will also feature: All proceeds from the event directly benefit the United Way of Greenbrier Valley and their 32 partner agencies doing vital work across the region “This is more than just a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of the spirit and generosity that define our community,” states United Way executive director This special event is part of a full day of fun including a golf tournament beginning at noon or looking for a fun way to spend Wednesday afternoon this is where you need to be,” adds Rainier Tickets are available now at: unitedwaygreenbrier.org/golf, or at the door Come out and help The United Way close out this campaign year in style, with music and the vibrant spirit that makes Greenbrier Valley so special    I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a small town boy at heart So something like The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia is pretty much another world to me if my wife and I had not received an invitation to stay at the resort in 2008 (at a steep discount) there’s no way we could have afforded it having expressed an interest in writing a travel article about a once top-secret bunker located beneath the resort we were invited to visit The Greenbrier and experience some of its amenities first-hand including a tour of the infamous Cold War bunker.  A rendering of the bunker beneath the new hotel wing.  Construction of the building in the late 1950s A bomb-proof door guarding a tunnel to the bunker What a congressperson’s room would look like in the bunker    If you ever have a chance to stay at The Greenbrier even if it’s only to see how the other half lives Along with access to the private casino and award-winning golf courses some of the free amenities for guests include a night club and there’s actually a lot to do with children of all ages Some of the other paid amenities include an Aerial Adventure Course or just enough to catch a glimpse of the luxury and wild history found at “America’s Resort.” Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting Save my name and email in this browser for future comments The body of a man was found in a river in Greenbrier County on Wednesday (WCHS) — The body of a man was found in a river in Greenbrier County on Wednesday of Monroe County was found dead in the Greenbrier River about a quarter mile south of where Second Creek spills into the river according to a news release from the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office Members of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Team processed the area as well as a vehicle belonging to the victim found nearby The sheriff’s office said it currently does not suspect foul play You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, says it has paid off debts to avoid the foreclosure on its historic hotel That was after JPMorgan Chase sold a longstanding loan taken out by the governor to a credit collection company the Justice family said it had reached an agreement with Beltway Capital to “receive a specific amount to be paid in full by October 24 2024.” The agreement delayed the auction unless the Justice family settled its debts Attorneys for the Justice family announced in a press release sent to The Associated Press on Wednesday that it has “satisfied its obligations to Beltway Capital and that the Beltway Capital indebtedness has been paid in full.” “This significant achievement comes as part of the family’s ongoing commitment to ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of their holdings America’s Premier Resort,” the family said in a statement During a briefing with local media on Wednesday Justice repeated past assertions that the Beltway situation was politically motivated and “not fair at all.” “It’s cost us an unbelievable amount of money and there was no choice,” he said “You can let 2,000 people suffer because of a bad act that was happening to the Justice family It was not any fun and it cost us a lot of money.” The Greenbrier employees around 2,000 workers Senate race against former Wheeling mayor and Democrat Glenn Elliott to take over the seat of outgoing U.S who switched from a Democrat to an Independent earlier this year Justice began serving the first of his two terms as governor in 2017 after buying The Greenbrier out of bankruptcy in 2009 The hotel in White Sulphur Springs held a PGA Tour golf tournament from 2010 until 2019 and has welcomed NFL teams for training camp and practices A once-secret 112,000-square-foot (10,080-square-meter) underground bunker built for Congress at the Greenbrier in case of nuclear attack during the Cold War now hosts tours 6 Sissonville on Wednesday to advance to the Class AAA semifinals The Spartans pulled away with a 9-0 run at the end of the first half and held on in the second half to win 56-51 who trailed by as much as 14 in the second half cut the Greenbrier East lead down to 52-48 with about a minute to play but couldn’t chip away any more before time expired Greenbrier East’s Ava Workman led all scorers with 21 points and also added nine rebounds Kennedy Stewart pitched in with 12 points and eight rebounds Kynna Britton powered Sissonville with 12 points Ava Hillabold added 11 points and 15 rebounds 7 Keyser in the Class AAA semifinals at 9:30 a.m Wintertime Brews & Bourbon Weekend is coming up March 14-16 at The Greenbrier highlighting fantastic regional brews and The Greenbrier’s Private Select bourbons paired with entertaining events and dining Some of the fun events of the weekend include: a sports-themed trivia contest and much more Alexandria Living Magazine is your go-to source for exploring the past EVANS — Garrett Black has been a constant at Greenbrier High School since its opening in 1996 the Wolfpack will be searching for a new athletic director Black announced he’s hanging up the clipboard and radio at the conclusion of the school year retiring from coaching in 2017 with more than 600 wins and a pair of state championships (2004 and 2014) in 22 seasons leading the program That run included 18 trips to Columbus for the Georgia High School Association Elite Eight “The thought of Greenbrier High School without Garrett Black will be a new experience for so many Garrett IS the face of Greenbrier High School in so many ways; he truly bleeds green,” Greenbrier golf coach — and former boys basketball coach — Casey Heckathorn said an unconditional advocate and supporter of his coaches and their programs His legacy will be carried through countless coaches and athletes We at Greenbrier have been blessed to have him as our leader and as our friend The hallowed halls of Greenbrier High won’t ever be the same led the Wolfpack to back-to-back baseball state titles in 2006 and 2007 He knows better than most how a great leader can have an impact on a program “I’ve known Garrett my whole life and our dads were college roommates I am so thankful and pleased to have him in my life and will miss him in the AD role,” Holder said “But I know I can call him any time because he’s that kind of friend and person Excited for his new chapter but am really going to miss working with him.”  Current Greenbrier baseball coach David Barnes son of legendary Westside coach and AD Gerald Barnes took over the program after the 2015 season and has considered Black a valuable mentor “Garrett Black has given his life to Greenbrier High School He has been a friend and mentor to faculty “When I began my career as a teacher and coach Coach Black took the time to welcome me and treat me as if I were family I will forever be grateful to Coach Black for the time he took to pour into me and my family both professionally and personally.”  Longtime Greenbrier football coach Tony Kramer retired following the 2023 season and his relationship with Black provides a great illustration of what he meant to his coaches both as a leader and friend “Garrett has been a fixture at Greenbrier for so long it’s hard to imagine what it will be like when he retires He always had a vision for the entire athletic department’s success; both boys and girls programs He took care of his coaches and supported them through the ups and downs of the profession,” Kramer said “Ultimately his focus was the student athletes He wanted the best for them and rooted for their success I appreciate his support during my tenure as an assistant and head coach at Greenbrier gave sound advice and was good for a funny joke to lighten the mood when needed The next athletic director will have big shoes to fill.”  The next Wolfpack athletic director will have big shoes to fill but there’s little doubt that Black’s impact on Greenbrier and its community will be felt for decades to come Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGREENBRIER (WSMV) - Three schools in Robertson County were placed on lockdown after the school district received a phone threat on Tuesday morning a bomb threat was made through a phone call specifically naming Greenbrier Elementary School so all three of the town’s schools were locked down out of precaution Students and staff at Greenbrier High School and Greenbrier Elementary School were all ordered to remain on campus while the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security investigated the threat The threat was determined to have likely originated from out of the country and the lockdowns were lifted around 9 a.m The followingDeath Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between March 5 and March 11: The following Marriage Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between  arch 5 and March 11: The following Land Transfers were filed in Greenbrier County between March 5 and March 11: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WCHS) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday its debt to Beltway Capital has been paid in full and thatan auction of the Greenbrier Resortscheduled for Oct Ownership has satisfied all obligations owed to Beltway Capital following a previously announced settlement between the two parties according to a news release from the Justice family The news release said required payments were made "well in advance of their due dates," "strengthened the Justice family's financial position" and "reaffirmed their dedication to the future of The Greenbrier Resort and Glade Springs Resort." “We are excited to have successfully paid in full our obligations to Beltway Capital and look forward to the future of The Greenbrier and Glade Springs,” Dr Jill Justice and Jay Justice stated in the news release “This will allow us to invest further in our operations and enhance the experiences we provide to our guests We appreciate the continued support from our partners for whom we know this was a stressful period and we look forward to welcoming visitors for many years to come.” INDIANAPOLIS – The Browns will not spend the first week of the 2025 training camp in a different setting like they did the previous two years Head coach Kevin Stefanski said at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine the Browns will not return to The Greenbrier the team spent nine days in the mountains of West Virginia at The Greenbrier they worked their way through meetings and held daily practices to kick off the start of training camp The Browns also saw the stay as an opportunity for the team to spend ample time together and build chemistry as well as practice as a team together for the first time since June Ward met with teams at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Sanders met with teams across at the league at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Tarver has coached linebacker drills 14 times and attended the combine for 23 years  Hunter is listed as a WR/CB at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Cleveland will see changes to its quarterback room in 2025 Carter attended the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine ahead of the NFL Draft  Garrett released a statement in February to request a trade  The NFL Combine returns to Indianapolis with workouts beginning Feb Brownson and head coach Kevin Stefanski each spoke at panel discussions during the 2024 Women's Forum a part of the 2024 NFL Combine A look at prospects who could be in the conversation for the Browns during the second and third round of the NFL Draft hands-on STEM activities with your family on Thursday STEM + Families is meant to engage families together in fun STEM experiences please make every effort to join us and enjoy a night of interactive science experiments with your child All children must have a caregiver with them Register for STEM + Families Propelling Our World HERE Greenbrier Intermediate1701 River Birch Run NorthChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 578-7080 All families are invited to join us as we explore K-12 online learning opportunities available to Chesapeake students through our Chesapeake Virtual Academy (CVA) CVA offers online learning for students enrolled in Chesapeake Public Schools This webinar will review information about CVA including- This online webinar takes place on Zoom, please register using the link: https://tinyurl.com/CVAWebinar2025 For high schools – this marks the end of the first semester/marking period 4 For elementary and middle schools – this marks the end of the second quarter This in-person Open House event will be held at the School Administration Building and will allow you to meet the teachers and review information about CVA including- Today is the end of a grading period for all grade levels For Middle & Elementary Schools – End of the third quarter Today is the final day of the 2024-2025 school year Please note - YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club will operate on their normal schedule Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/emergency-information for more information about a two-hour delay Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Visit https://www.cpschools.com/page/emergency-information for more information about a two-hour delay an Executive Order will close Federal offices and excuse all Federal employees from duty for a national day of mourning in remembrance of President Jimmy Carter Please be advised that Chesapeake Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule We extend our deepest sympathies to the Carter family and all who mourn the loss of this esteemed leader Due to impending inclement weather, all sports and school activities will be canceled on Saturday, January 11, 2025. For more weather-related updates, visit our Emergency Information page Due to impending inclement weather, all sports and after-school activities will be canceled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. For more weather-related updates, click here No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students Schools and offices will be closed. ❄ Visit http://cpschools.com/emergency for more info Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club. For more weather-related updates, visit our Emergency Information page Student enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN! Learn more and register online. The following Death Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between March 19 and March 25: The following Marriage Certificates were filed in Greenbrier County between March 19 and March 25: The following Land Transfers were filed in Greenbrier County between March 19 and March 25: Thanks for visiting At a special meeting on Monday the Greenbrier County Board of Education voted to grant Superintendent Jeff Bryant permission to enter  a lease-to-purchase agreement with the State Fair of West Virginia valued at $4.3 million for a new administrative office it will be an “achievement center” that brings together the county’s alternative school and administrative offices in one location.  “It won’t be so much a board office but a hub for educational activities,” Bryant said in a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon.  the board houses their offices and programs in two locations–New River Community College and a Chestnut Street property in Lewisburg Bryant said they plan to auction the Chestnut Street property and vacate New River.  The new central location will be in the former-Appalachian Electronic Industries building which sits in the back corner of the State Fair of West Virginia’s free parking area (also behind the Greenbrier East football field).  Board President Jeanie Wyatt called the move “an opportunity that we could not pass up as we look into the future for Greenbrier County Schools.”  “Our time at the Community College had been good and they offered us a nice facility however we were spread throughout the building and didn’t have the continuity among our departments We were also paying rent with nothing to show at the end.” though he isn’t sure that will be possible.  “We have had some casual conversations with State Fair board members over the last couple of years that we would have some interest in the property,” he said “It would allow us to all be together in one location…near our county’s two largest schools.”  Greenbrier East High and Eastern Greenbrier Middle School are both within sight of the newly-acquired property “It’s an excellent building,” Bryant noted Speaking of the financial terms of the plan “We won’t impact the so-called the general budget every year but we will sustain this cost over a number of years In response to questions about the county’s ability to make this move at a time when budgets are tight ‘Well you should’ve put that money towards teachers we’re losing due to a loss of student enrollment.’ Unfortunately I can’t go out and get a lease-purchase plan and put it towards paying people salary…This is something we can’t let pass us by.”  Bryant said he believes it’s in the best interest of the county school system to make this move as the cost of upkeep at Chestnut was unsustainable and there was a desire to have everyone under one roof working together.  “There will be no extra expense to the taxpayer,” Bryant said “I’m looking at this down the line into the future and think this is what’s best for our county.”  Bryant said the public will be invited inside to see all it has to offer.  For more information on Greenbrier County Schools, visit their website