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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 16, 2026, 1:02 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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The Jane Lew Fire Department lists its Oct. 30 Halloween Cash Bash, with doors at 6 p.m., a 7 p.m. first drawing, $30 tickets and a separate $10 rifle-package raffle.
Sep 16, 2026, 2:25 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Lewis County Junior Wrestling says its Sept. 19 slowpitch fundraiser completed 12 games, with PVS undefeated and Clayton Shaver winning a 41-entry Home Run Derby.
Sep 19, 2026, 8:53 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Ironside Creek Coffee is scheduled to serve drinks and treats Sept. 21 at 936 Sharpe Hospital Road in Weston, with a portion of sales supporting Friends Auxiliary programs.
Aug 27, 2026, 6:26 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Robert L. Bland Middle School Athletics says its volleyball team placed third of eight at the Central Preston Wildcat Classic; this guide also carries the school’s current fall athletics schedule.
Aug 17, 2026, 3:04 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A public notice from Agnes Quinn Queen says 68 of 133 flood-affected Lewis County businesses have reopened, while 65 remain closed or operate with altered services.
Sep 19, 2026, 5:22 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
USPS says the Horner Post Office remains suspended because of structurally unsafe conditions, with operations relocated to Weston.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:23 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Stonewall Sporting Clays in Roanoke offers sporting-clay shooting and asks visitors to call ahead before scheduling a reservation.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:23 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Extreme Adventures at Lewis County Park offers themed mini golf, a high ropes course and two ziplines at the Weston park.
Sep 9, 2026, 2:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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The City of Weston lists FEMA help at 37 Elizabeth Street and a Market Place Mall support site, while a WVEMD notice says residents of Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties may apply for federal disaster assistance by Oct. 3.
Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Louis Bennett Public Library says it currently has no Wi-Fi because of a major outage, while its computers remain working.
Sep 19, 2026, 10:39 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
The Butchersville Baseball/Softball Complex has posted a public 2026 fall baseball and softball schedule graphic for residents who want to catch a game.
Sep 19, 2026, 10:39 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce has announced 13 participants for Leadership Lewis Cohort 4, a monthly program continuing through spring 2027.
Sep 19, 2026, 10:05 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:20 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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The Guild says its Weston shop is open until 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with newly fired work available.
Sep 16, 2026, 11:11 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A Sept. 19 Loveberry Bake Shop notice says the Horner shop is open until noon with breakfast and baked goods at 3034 Old Route 33.
Sep 19, 2026, 9:42 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community notice lists Flour Power farm-stand hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at 120 West Sixth Street in Weston.