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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


Voter Guide: Our Democratic candidates for the November 2026 election
Greenbrier County Democratic Women's Club and our Blue Skies Ahead political action committee are proud to endorse these highly qualified candidates for the November 3, 2026, general election. Each of these candidates has demonstrated a strong commitment to our Democratic values, our communities, and the issues that matter most to women and families. We are confident in their leadership, their qualifications, and their ability to serve with integrity. We encourage you to lear


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


Make no mistake: Capito Care makes life-changing cuts to Medicaid
The following article was originally published by West Virginia Watch and is republished here under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. By Ellen Allen West Virginians for Affordable Health Care has been touring the state — from Ohio County to Mercer County — in a nonpartisan collaboration to educate West Virginians on how H.R. 1 will impact our communities. And this work is just beginning. We’ve launched a 55 county tour to shine a light on the largest cuts to healt


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...


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...


Babydog and You
It's a dog's life. But in the case of Jim Justice's English bulldog Babydog, beloved by West Virginians, she's got it better than a lot...


Over 600 people attended No Kings: Kick Out the Clowns rally in Lewisburg!
WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE NO KINGS: KICK OUT THE CLOWN RALLY IN LEWISBURG ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14! Thank you to the OVER 600 PEOPLE who showed...


Tell our elected officials: Save West Virginia Farms!
SIGN THE PETITION! Our hearts are breaking for all the farms in West Virginia and across America being adversely affected by the federal...
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