Hersman's Safety Products previously located in Ronceverte has now moved to Lewisburg, WV, serving the areas of Greenbrier County and surrounding counties.   The owner, Nathan Hersmans, has been a WV State Trooper for nine years.  Prior to this, he was the Greenbrier Sheriff Deputy.  Nathan, has three children and lives outside of Ronceverte, and  is a life-time resident of Greenbrier County.  Nathan said in his line of work he saw the need for these products.  Many businesses have outdated security systems and technology has rapidly changed.  There is not a store like this in Greenbrier County and Hersman’s Safety Products can fill the need.     Looking for personal, home and/or business safety products then stop by Hersman’s Safety Products.  They sell and install a variety of safet... 01/13/2016

   Greenbrier Pines Subdivision, a superb residential community located within the city limits of historical downtown Lewisburg, is a 221-year-old town with many 18th and 19th-century buildings, and a population under 5,000.  Lewisburg is nestled in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley, and is the county seat. For 2015, one home sold in Greenbrier Pines: Sale Price - $460,000 Sale Price/List Price - 0.99% Sq ft - 3,552 and sold price per total sq.ft. - $129.50 DOM - 69     As of January 2016, There are four homes for sale in Greenbrier Pines. Price ranging from $269,000 to $512,000 with total square feet ranging from 2,015 to 3,500 total square feet. There are currently five building lots for sale. Price ranging from $65,000 to $82,000 and acreage ranging from 0.55 acres to 1.79 acres.   ... 01/11/2016

On January 22, Eric Bill will be performing at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV. As the  godson of Paul Robeson, the nephew of John Lewis, and  the  son  of Leon Bibb, Eric  Bibb  was  raised in an environment where music mattered crucially. He brings that same intensity, along  with  what the Dayton Daily News calls  "grace, elegance and gentleness," to  the  concert stage as a mature and  increasingly popular performer.   To purchase tickets to this show, call (304) 645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org. Ticket prices for this performance range from $25-35 with discounts available for members, seniors, students and military.     Eric's  breakout performance at  the London Blues Festival thrust him into the front ranks among blues and songwriting circles in Europe, where he has  live... 01/06/2016

 If you are looking for something to do after all the holiday events have ended, check out the January events scheduled for the Greenbrier Valley Brewery Company.... yoga, chili cook off and a painting workshop. On January 7th and 21st - Yoga, Body, & Beer, from 5:30 to 6:45pm. Cost is $10 per person, and your fee also gets you three free beer samples at the end of class.  Kimberly Forte will be your instructor for both evenings.  Classes are for yoga students of all levels and abilities and are designed to strengthen muscles and lengthen the central axis of the body. On January 16th - 1st Annual Chili Cook Off, from 6-9pm at the brewery. There will be three People’s Choice winners, and one Best of Show award. The best of show judging will be done by chefs from restaurants in Lewisburg.... 01/05/2016

  Three Bedroom Homes For Sale, Lewisburg WV 24901 If you are a first-time home buyer, and want to start out with a small home/mortgage, or perhaps looking to downsize, then you might want to look at some of the three bedroom homes for sale in Lewisburg, WV. (The photo above is a beautiful meticulously maintained! 3BR, 2BA manufactured double-wide home, an over sized 2-car garage, large paved driveway, and a wonderful landscaped yard on a 2 acre park-like lot.  LP, $159,000)   The FLEXMLS for Greenbrier County, Lewisburg WV shows there are 28 three-bedroom homes on the market (mostly all stick built and a few manufactured homes), prices ranging from $129,999 to $499,500; square footage ranging from 966 to 4,074; with one to three baths and acreage ranging from less than ⅓ an acre to ove... 01/04/2016

 On display at Carnegie Hall January 8 through February 26, 2016 in the Museum and Auditorium galleries is "Invisible Roots and Legends:  A Photographic view of African American History in the Greenbrier Valley, WV." An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 8th from 5-8PM. A brief presentation will be held on stage at 6PM with a performance by the Mt. Tabor Choir immediately following at 6:30PM. The evening events are FREE and open to the public. Photography came into its own during the Civil War, and for many years remained the purview of the wealthy. Before then there were few photographs of anyone or thing, especially of African Americans. Finding photographs which exist and using them to tell the heretofore “invisible” history of African Americans in the Greenbrier Valle... 01/01/2016

  Kick off 2016 at the Shanghai Parade - Lewisburg, WV        Date:  January 1, 2016Time:   NoonCost:    FreePlace:  Downtown Lewisburg WV         The Shanghai Parade begins at noon on New Year's Day, in historic Lewisburg on Washington Street. This is the first parade of the season that has been going on since the Civil War.  In previous years our fire chief, Wayne Pennington, dressed as the New Year's Baby. Wayne has dressed as the new year's baby for 20 years and has walked in the parade in sub-zero weather.       Line up is at 11 AM on Lee Street with the parade line setting out at 12:00 PM.  No registration necessary. Make sure to bring your most eccentric costume for this historic happening; anyone can participate, with registration occurring the morning of the parade.   Participa... 12/29/2015

  Ring in the holidays with A Kermit’s Kabaret, featuring Allie Richardson and Jeff Haught, and emceed by Kermit Medsker. Kermit’s Kabaret, an evening of holiday entertainment, will be at the Greenbrier Valley Theater on Tuesday, December 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Daywood Lobby of Greenbrier Valley Theatre.  Tickets are $15. Seating is limited. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, contact GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org.   Together Richardson and Haught will be performing musical theatre tunes, along with Christmas classics such as “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas.” The evening will feature “some surprise mash-ups, a classical tune and fun stories interwoven throughout,” said Richardson. Richardson is set to graduat... 12/11/2015

GVBOR "Feed the Need"  Auction Donations, Part 2 The Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors 5th annual "Feed the Need" Community Food Drive is almost complete.  Board members and affiliates have been collecting non-perishable food itiems, as well as donations.  The food drive will end with an auction at the Board's, Wednesday, December 9th Christmas luncheon. I have been collecting donations for the auctions, below are more of the donated items.    Osage Pecan Company of LewisburgDonation:  Gift BasketRetail: $25.00       Focus on You Donation:  Beauty Gift BasketRetail: $50.00         Material Pleasures Donation: Handwoven Neck Scarves(7);  hats (3)Retail scarves: $65.00 Retail hats:  $35.00       Martha Hilton, Broker, RE/MAX Vision Quest Lenox Crystal VaseRetail: $150.00          Longab... 12/08/2015

               Today was a warm sunny day for the Lewisburg Christmas Parade. Spectators were already getting their spots around noon for this annual event that started on Washington Street at 1:00pm. As usual there were marching bands, fire trucks, walking groups, antique cars, a few animals dressed for the holidays, and of course Santa was in Lewisburg today for the parade.     This was a great time to be out and about in downtown Lewisburg!   This community announcement is brought to you by  Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®.   Buying or selling a home in Lewisburg, WV or surrounding area, contact Rebecca at 304-520-2133.  12/05/2015

 The Capitol Steps return to Carnegie Hall for the holidays on Thursday, December 10th at 7:30PM.  The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the States satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. The Steps perform over 500 shows a year all over the country. The Capitol Steps were born December, 1981 when three staffers for Senator Charles Percy were planning entertainment for a Christmas party. Their first idea was to stage a nativity play, but in the whole Congress they couldn't find three wise men or a virgin! So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day, and created song parodies & skits which conveyed a special brand of satirical humor that was as popular in Peoria as it was on Pennsylvania Avenue.  Ronald Reagan... 12/02/2015

  This is a different type of auction...it is an all-sweet auction!  This was the third year for the Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors Cake Auction for "Feed the Need" Food Drive 2015.  The auction was held during the GVBOR's meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2015.   Terry Baker, Realtor®, Home Style Realty & Design, made an assortment of homemade cakes and pies for the Feed the Need Cake Aution. Terry bought all the ingredients and baked all the desserts, except for the fudge which was donated by Terry McClung at Food and Friends.   As in previous years, this auction is always a success and Terry’s desserts are delicious.      The desserts auctioned were: Pecan Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Cheese Cake, Patience Coconut Cake, Apple Cake, Cream Cheese Pound Cake with orange glaze, Peanut Bu... 11/23/2015

  GVBOR "Feed the Need"  Auction Donations The Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors 5th annual "Feed the Need" Community Food Drive is on its way.  Board members and affiliates have been collecting non-perishable food itiems, as well as donations.  To add to the FTN donations, the Board will have an auction during their December 9th Christmas luncheon.  To date, the following donations have been received for the auction         The Pottery at the GreenbrierDonation: Carved Jasper Leaf made with Argentium Silver, Retail $228.00                VIRTU Studio at the GreenbrierDonation:  Alex Brand Vase, Retail $125.00                   MacKenzie Dow Fine Furniture at the GreenbrierDonation:  Red Silk Garden Rose & Viburnum Bouquet in 3” glass cube vase by horticulturalist designer, Ed Glenn o... 11/20/2015

                             The Lewisburg Holiday Festival  will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and  22, 2015.  The Shops of Lewisburg will again transform the city into a holiday wonderland for all to enjoy! From holiday caroling and storytelling to trinkets and treats sprinkled throughout every shop, event goers are sure to find a remembrance or create their own holiday traditions.  All Weekend you can enjoy live music, Tantalizing treats and drink specials around town, carriage rides, visits with Santa, window decorations, and painting demonstrations. Harmony Ridge Gallery Window Decorations, 2014                                         High Country Gallery, 2014   Schedule of Events: Saturday 11am – 5pm - Holiday Ice Carving – Green Space 12pm – Holiday Baking Demos – ... 11/18/2015

 In December 2012, local teen Brady Mickey was a happy, healthy 13 year-old boy. He began feeling ill in February 2013 and in March was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Over the past three years, Brady has undergone extensive chemotherapy treatments. Yet throughout it all, his spirits have remained high and he has tried to continue his normal activities. To learn more about Brady's story, visit https://www.facebook.com/bradyspowers  On Saturday, December 5th, a fundraiser for Brady Mickey will be held at the Irish Pub    5:00 pm til 1:00 am109 E. Washington St Lewisburg WV There will be a silent auction and live entertainment. Entertainment:5 pm - 10 pm -- Patrick O'Flaherty10 pm - 1 pm -- Possum Glee Club    In addition to the fundraiser, a fund has been established by... 11/15/2015

 There is a nice selection of five-bedroom homes for sale in Lewisburg, WV, ranging from historical homes, contemporary, traditional, and colonial.   Not many families are looking for a 5-bedroom home. But, if you have a growing family, need rooms for office space, crafts, exercise, etc, you just may want a larger home to fit your housing needs.  Currently, there are 15, 5-bedroom homes for sale in Lewisburg, WV.  Below is information from the local MLS on five-bedroom homes for sale in Lewisburg WV that covers listings with the zip code 24901.  15 active listings, with no pendings or under contract Price ranges are from $150,000 to $1,150,000 House sizes range from 2,408 square feet up to 5,775 feet. Average total square feet is 3,904;  Avg. List $/Total SqFt. is $115.19 The average li... 11/12/2015

  If you like the old time  square dancing, check out the new Carnegie square dances new venue! Dances are now held at Hill & Holler in downtown Lewisburg.  If you like the old time  square dancing... This month's square dance, will be Sunday, November 15th, featuring The Black Twig Pickers with caller, Mike Costello.  Come as early as 5PM, grab a table, and enjoy food and beverage from Hill & Holler's restaurant. Square dance begins at 6PM. Cost of admission is only $5 (food and beverage sold separately.)  Regardless of whether you want to do-si-do the night away or simply enjoy the tunes, it's a fun evening out for all.  Carnegie square dances are held in partnership with Hill & Holler during the months of September, November, February, April and June of each year, featuring musicians... 11/11/2015

 Sonny Knight & The Lakers at Carnegie Hall, Nov 13, 2015 Carnegie Hall and headliner sponsors, Ray & Carolyne Wiley, proudly present Sonny Knight & The Lakers in concert Date:  Friday, November 13th Time:  7:30pmCost:   To purchase concert tickets, call (304) 645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org. Ticket prices for this performance range from $20-35 with discounts available for members, seniors, students and military. Don't forget to enjoy food and beverage before the show in the Mainstage Lounge. The Lounge, hosted by Harmony Ridge Gallery, will be open from 6:45-7:25PM and will reopen at intermission. Tickets for the Lounge may be purchased for $5 at the door or in advance. In person, Sonny Knight defies his 65 years of age. When he talks, his low gravelly voice betrays the roundn... 11/05/2015

  The 2015 United Way Campaign Kick Off event will be Sunday, November 8 from 4-6pm in the barn at Montwell Park (behind Hill & Holler).  Food and beverages are provided by the United Way board of directors and The American Beer Company. This year's Campaign Chairs are Mary and Paul Lindquist.   Please attend and learn more about the United Way of Greenbrier Valley, sign up to be a volunteer, and make your annual pledge. The event is free and open to the public. I hope you see you at the 2015 United Way Campaign Kick Off event!    This community announcement is brought to you by  Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®.  Please check with the organizations at the above websites/numbers for any additional information. Buying or selling a home in Lewisburg, WV or surrounding area, contact Rebecca at 304... 11/04/2015

  Greenbrier Valley Theatre will present a Veteran’s Day Concert featuring the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra  When:  Monday, November 9, 2015Time:    7:30 p.m.  Cost:      $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors over sixty and $8 for children/students. Veterans and active military personnel are admitted free of charge. The concert will feature jazz favorites and patriotic music.   As part of the concert, a slide show featuring photos of local veterans will play throughout the performance. This is always a fun event and some great music. Come out and support our Vets!   113 E. Washington Street  Lewisburg, WV   304-645-3838 GVT Website  Greenbrier Valley Theatre will present a Veteran’s Day Concert featuring the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra  This community announcement is brought to yo... 11/03/2015