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West Virginia is seeking proposals from potential operators for William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Weston and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington. Both psychiatric hospitals would remain state-owned, according to state officials quoted by WV MetroNews.
Stonewall Jackson Lake shared a boating knot guide on October 11 featuring the figure eight, bowline, clove hitch and cleat hitch, reminding boaters to secure their vessels in every season.
Walmart Weston says residents can schedule a flu shot through its app or stop by the pharmacy. The advertised $0 copay applies with most insurance plans; restrictions apply.
Lewis County High School volleyball and soccer athletes and AFJROTC cadets led activities for middle schoolers during a “Mini Day of Play” at Jackson’s Mill.
Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.44 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 0.06 feet below summer pool. Lake-surface and outflow water temperatures were both 68 degrees, and air temperature was 46 degrees; lake operators warned boaters about floating debris.
Giovanni’s of Weston said several people have donated to help with flood relief since the restaurant reopened, with support coming from Lewis County, neighboring counties and other states.
NFHS Network lists a girls varsity basketball game between Lewis County and Philip Barbour for Jan. 6, 2027, with live and on-demand coverage.
Girl Scout Troop 34165 delivered food-drive donations and volunteered at a flood recovery center on Oct. 13, according to Trena Williams. The troop is also selling nuts and candies to support future projects.
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Sep 20, 2026, 8:08 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The Jane Lew Lions Club says old prescription, sunglasses and reading glasses can be donated at several locations in Jane Lew.
Sep 20, 2026, 7:17 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
McCray Cattle Company’s Jacksons Mill Winter Buckle Series is set to return with an expanded six-event schedule.
Sep 20, 2026, 6:07 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Lewis County won the second annual Neil Messenger Memorial High School Volleyball Classic, WV News reported.
Sep 20, 2026, 4:42 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Earthstone Hollow Dairy says Weston customers should place weekly Tuesday goat-milk orders through Grazer’s Market by Monday at 5 p.m.
Sep 20, 2026, 4:42 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A Lewis County Bulletin Board post seeks old unwanted windows, portable air-conditioning units, heat pumps and dehumidifiers in Weston and surrounding areas.
Sep 20, 2026, 4:18 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A post by Robert Weaver on The WWN says NBC Nightly News has featured residents’ concerns about the Monarch data center development in Point Pleasant.
Sep 20, 2026, 3:51 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
WVU Jackson’s Mill will host its fourth annual Harvest Time at the Mill from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with heritage demonstrations, hands-on activities, craft vendors and food vendors.
Sep 20, 2026, 3:42 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service says flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible in Lewis County from Sunday evening through Monday morning.
Sep 20, 2026, 2:32 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Lewis County Angel Tree signups begin Oct. 1; children up to age 12 may be signed up online, while school-age children 13 to 18 must be signed up in person.
Sep 20, 2026, 1:34 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Residents affected by the July 21–22 flooding have until Oct. 3, 2026, to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance in Lewis and Upshur counties.
Sep 20, 2026, 12:14 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A community notice shared in a Lewis County Facebook group lists weatherization, heating and cooling repair, home-efficiency and appliance-rebate programs, including a homeowner requirement for the repair-and-replace option.
Sep 18, 2026, 7:11 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Kindred Creations by Abigail Cayton says color and highlight appointments are available and directs clients to its online booking page.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:57 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
Shawna Williams is offering personalized 3D-printed name signs for $12 or $24, depending on size, in the Lewis & Surrounding Counties Online Hillbilly Yard Sale group.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:48 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
A Lewis County Bulletin Board seller is asking $7,000 cash or best offer for a 4WD truck with an automatic 5.9-liter engine; the listing says it needs inspection.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:42 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
A seller’s listing in a Lewis-area yard-sale group advertises a garage-kept, two-owner 4WD truck for $7,000 cash or best offer and says it needs inspection.
Sep 20, 2026, 11:00 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
Wreath & Mantle says it will draw one winner Nov. 1 for a gift box; entries require following the business, sharing the post and tagging six friends.