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Forcing data centers on West Virginians without giving them a say is not FAIR
In 2025, the West Virginia Legislature’s Republican supermajority pushed through HB 2014, the Power Generation and Consumption Act, which removed local authority and public input on the placement and regulation of “high-impact” data centers. Your current local Greenbrier County representatives, Vince Deeds, Jeff Campbell, and Ray Canterbury, voted for HB 2014 and against your input. The bill removed local authority over zoning, code enforcement, building permitting and inspe


Voter Guide: Our Democratic candidates for the November 2026 election
From top left: State Senate District 10 candidate Kent Gilkerson, House of Delegates District 46 candidate Sarah Umberger, House of Delegates District 47 candidate Sarah Morris, House of Delegates District 48 candidate Jourdan Deitz, House of Delegates District 40 candidate Jennifer Gilkerson, US House of Representatives District 1 candidate Vince George, US Senate candidate Rachel Fetty Anderson. Greenbrier County Democratic Women's Club and our Blue Skies Ahead political ac


When floodwaters rise, so does the need for leadership
Greenbrier County, June 2016. Photo courtesy of Kayla McCoy. The recent catastrophic flooding in West Virginia is more than a natural disaster — it’s a painful reminder of the devastation our communities faced in 2016. Many of us still carry the scars from those floods. We remember the families who lost everything, the roads that disappeared overnight, and the long, grueling recovery. But we also remember how quickly the government showed up to help. Back then, President Obam


Gutting public education in our state is not fair
In 2021, West Virginia’s Republican-led legislature passed HB 2013, creating the HOPE Scholarship Program. Framed as “school choice,” the program allows families to withdraw their children from our public schools and take public education dollars—originally $4,400 per student, now over $5,200 — with them. That money can then be used to pay for homeschooling needs, virtual programs, or private school tuition. But unlike public schools, these alternative programs aren’t require


Trump promised “to bring down the prices of all goods” on day one. How’s that going?
While many Trump voters say they supported him because he promised to bring down prices and would be good for the economy, his administration has been just the opposite. The Trump administration’s war on Iran has caused gas prices to spike, hitting working families especially hard while petroleum companies and wealthy investors reap record profits. Trump’s war with Iran causes gas prices to spike Average WV gas price up 42% since May 2025 Gas prices in West Virginia have rise


Food pantries in Greenbrier County
The following pantries are in Greenbrier County. They generally serve a geographical area and have regular distribution dates. They sometimes provide emergency food for those in need. ALDERSON - Contact – Brian DeRouen 304-445-5231 or Anthony Carter 304-661-0670 P.O. Box 579, Alderson 24910 Distribution – 3rd Friday – 9:30 – noon LEWISBURG – Contact – Bill Martin 304-647-0069 or Gloria Martin 304-645-7842
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