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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
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The Greenbrier Historical Society names a new executive director
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier Historical Society (GHS) announced the selection of a new executive director. WVSOM's ASPIRE counseling crew named 'Mental Health Care Hero' According to a press release, Dara Vance, a resident of the Mountain State for a more than four years, was chosen for the position. Vance possesses multiple degrees in Fine Art, Educational Leadership, U.S. History, and recently gained her Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Kentucky. Vance came to the area through service as an AmeriCorps VISTA for the Meadow River Valley Association. She has collaborated with non-profit community organizations, including God's Way Home, Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Greenbrier County Family Support Center, and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, the release noted. Through her experience as an artist and historian, Vance expressed that the study and presentation of history should ask bug questions in small areas. She also expressed that the change from residing in Florida to residing in West Virginia felt similar to a homecoming. WVSOM gears up for their third annual C.A.S.E. camp Artists and historians ask questions in the same way. We want to understand more than facts. We want to understand the 'why' and reveal unanticipated connections. From parents back to ancestors in the 1600s, my family has a long history in this country. I may have grown up in Florida, but I was raised on brown beans and corn bread. The beauty of the area and the drama of the landscape does not give a moment to miss Florida. I feel like I am finally among my people. Dara Vance | Executive Director, Greenbrier Historical Society We are very excited to have Dara joining us as our new Executive Director. Her extensive experience with non-profits in this area coupled with her management skills, creativity, and deep interest in history make her a natural for this job. Al Emch | President, Greenbrier Historical Society WVU Tech hosts regional math field day Vance's appointment coincides with exciting projects coming to fruition, such as the 1834 Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Law Library and Study Building, Rhoda's House-Enslaved Quarters, archaeology at the Barracks, and more. The Greenbrier Historical Society is an integral part of telling the stories that live in all our communities. I am honored to serve in the capacity to preserve the past while also teaching for a brighter future. Dara Vance | Executive Director, Greenbrier Historical Society For more information regarding the Greenbrier Historical Society, call 304-645-3398 or visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How locally owned businesses help small towns
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) – Rainelle is a town that once suffered from a lack of booming businesses and a large number of people leaving the area. Zach Top announced for the 100th State Fair of West Virginia During recent years, this town has really turned a corner, with businesses popping up all around town. The Coal Creek Salon Boutique opened in October 2024. Owner and operator Christi Sims said that she has seen a lot of positive change throughout the community since their opening. 'We are providing a service not only through the Boutique within and also hair care services, and I think that brings people that were going other places to shop at, bringing them back to the town that they live in, where they can buy the stuff they need instead of having to go elsewhere,' said Sims. Jeff Dunham to make an appearance at the State Fair of West Virginia in 2025 This new shop offers folks something a little different than what you would expect in a small town. It provides a place for people to get their hair cut locally as well as a place to shop for clothes, beauty supplies, and much more. Sims told 59News her shop is not the only one that is bettering their community. There are several other businesses in Rainelle that have really helped the town and its residents be able to stay closer to home. Places like these even give opportunities for employment to locals – something that is a boom in every community. 'We're hoping to add a nail tech, a hairstylist, and other things over time. Small towns need these things, so they do not just die off and people move into the bigger towns,' added Sims. Sims recently moved to Rainelle in the summer of 2024. Since then, she has easily integrated into the community. She said the feeling of belonging is in no small part thanks to the people she gets to be around in the town. Greenbrier Historical Society honors long-serving member on his 90th birthday 'The people here are wonderful. They are so kind. [My husband and I] have not met one person yet that that has not been super welcoming and so and so nice. They check on you when you need help, or [even when] they think you might need help. It is just a great community and people that have not been to Rainelle in a while need to come back and visit just to see how it has changed,' said Sims. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
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Greenbrier Historical Society honors long-serving member on his 90th birthday
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier Historical Society (GHS) recently celebrated to 90th birthday of long-time member and former Archivist Jim Talbert. According to a press release, Talbert was celebrated by having his name included on the GHS Roll of Honor. The listing, which began in 2024, recognizes those that have demonstrated immense passion for the history of the Greenbrier Valley, as well as a dedication to its preservation. The first inductee was Robert Teldford, Jr., whose Telford Foundation gives crucial financial and other support to the society. Nate Smith to perform at the 100th State Fair of West Virginia Talbert has assisted in the preservation and expansion of Greenbrier Valley history for decades. Through his work in the GHS archives, he assisted large numbers of locals find out about their family history. His published work on the original Lewisburg Town Lots, which was created from countless hours in the courthouse deed vault, is an incredible resource for historians. Talbert played a critical role in GHS projects, including the North House Museum, the Coffman wagon and wagon house, and the salvage and preservation of record from the Greenbrier County courthouse. Talbert and other selected inductees will be placed on a list to be displayed in the North House Museum. For more information, visit the Greenbrier Historical Society's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Science
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Katherine Johnson: the woman, the mother, the icon
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Katherine Johnson was born on August 26th, 1918, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Back at that time, Greenbrier County did not offer public schooling for African-American students past the eighth grade. That did not stop Johnson's love of math. After graduating college, Johnson became a school teacher in Marion, Virginia. After having her three daughters, a relative told her about open positions at the all-black West Area Computing section at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Langley laboratory. 59News sat down with her youngest daughter, Katherine Moore, to learn more about the woman that was not only a mathematician figurehead, but a loving 'super mom.' 'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony 'She was a very feminine, very stylish, made her clothes back in the day, taught us to sew. She was a fun mom. She modeled exactly what she wanted us to do,' said Moore. Growing up, Moore and her sisters were not quite aware of the strong impact her mother had on history. Moore said her mother stayed humble and would sit down and have a conversation with anyone. 'I just enjoyed the fact that what you saw is what you got. She was the same with everybody. She treated everybody the same. Her intelligence did not send people off,' said Moore. Moore and her sisters were also raised in Greenbrier County. She said her mother loved the state and always had encouraging words for those around her. Greenbrier Historical Society receives Congressional Gold Medal for preserving Katherine Johnson's legacy You can find copies of Katherine Johnson's book on Amazon, and Audiobooks. You can also pick up a copy at the Greenbrier Historical Society. Moore and her sisters believed their mother put the stars in the sky while helping NASA reach them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
