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š± How did Alderson get its nameāand its laid-back food culture?
Alderson, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Alderson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How did Alderson get its nameāand its laid-back food culture?
- Which Alderson groups just landed new foundation grant funding?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
- Friday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 13 West Virginia Towns With Fascinating Name Origins You Need To Know (myfamilytravels.com) ā Alderson gets a special spotlight as one of 13 West Virginia towns with intriguing name origins, tracing its roots to Baptist minister John Alderson along the Greenbrier River. The piece highlights the townās historic status, scenic pedestrian bridge, and relaxed food scene built around fresh river fish, garden produce, and slow-baked pies that mirror its unhurried pace of life. 
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ā¢ Hollowell Dawkins Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Awards - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com) ā Alderson Main Street and the Alderson public library are among dozens of local groups receiving part of $803,230 in new Hollowell Dawkins Foundation grants, supporting projects across the Greenbrier Valley. Residents and nonprofits can already prepare for the next funding cycle, with applications for 2027 grants due by April 1, 2027 and awards made each June. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival ā
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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The Greenbrier Ghost ā
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
7:30 pm -
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: The Greenbrier Ghost - July 19, 2026 ā
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
2:30 pm -
West Virginia Watermelon Festival - August 8, 2026 ā
Sunset Farm Adventure Park, 791 Sunset School, Alderson
9:00 am
Thursday July 16
Sunday July 19
Saturday August 8
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š Events Nearby
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Lilly Familiy Reunion ā
Lilly Reunion Grounds, 314 Ellison Ridge Rd, Ghent
1:00 pm -
Blood Drive ā
Robert C. Byrd Clinic, 1464 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg
10:00 am -
Summer Gnome Paint-n-Sip + Taco Bar ā
El Mariachi | Mexican ā¢ Beaver, 237 Airport Rd, Beaver
5:30 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Monroe County Schools 9875 Willow Bend Rd, Union, WV 24983, USA
6:00 pm -
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: The Greenbrier Ghost - July 24, 2026 ā
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
7:30 pm -
Celebratory Reading of the Declaration of Independence ā
Greenbrier Historical Society, 814 Washington St W, Lewisburg
12:00 pm -
America 250: A Celebration of Revolutionary Era Greenbrier Valley ā Ceremonial Reenactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence ā
Greenbrier Historical Society, 814 Washington St W, Lewisburg
12:00 pm -
WV State Fair Performance ā
State Fair of West Virginia, 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg
11:30 am -
BUCKIN B BULL RIDE ā
State Fair of West Virginia, 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg
7:00 pm
Saturday July 18
Tuesday July 21
Friday July 24
Saturday July 25
Thursday August 13
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Alderson. Apply here.
- Little General posted a job opening for Store Clerks in Alderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alderson here.
š Nearby News
Ronceverte
- Plants, Etc. and Bookstore Celebrates 49 Years - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
- Select City National Bank locations to offer discounted State Fair of West Virginia tickets (lootpress.com)
Lewisburg
- Governor Morrisey Announces $637,000 in Infrastructure Grants for Beckley and Surrounding Region (wvdn.com)
- West Virginia Unveils New Dates for Dove, Woodcock and Rail Hunting Seasons (hintonnews.com)
- Governor Patrick Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (hintonnews.com)
Hinton
- Vacation like a president this summer at these historic hotels and resorts (star-telegram.com)
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