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🌱 Why Lewisburg was just named America’s best small-town food scene

Lewisburg, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Lewisburg! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lewisburg was just named America’s best small-town food scene
  • How WVSOM’s new master’s ceremony is reshaping Lewisburg’s medical future
  • Want to design your own summer jewelry right in Lewisburg?

Also on today's calendar: Blood Drive and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 55, low: 39.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These American Small Towns Rock, in All Different Ways (newser.com) — Lewisburg just earned national recognition from USA Today readers as having the country’s best small-town food scene, putting our restaurants and eateries in the spotlight. The list compares standout small towns nationwide, but Lewisburg tops the culinary category, giving locals one more reason to be proud—and visitors a fresh excuse to come hungry.
   

2. WVSOM honors graduating master's degree class in first standalone ceremony (parsonsadvocate.com) — Lewisburg residents can celebrate that WVSOM just held its first standalone graduation ceremony for students in its growing Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program. Forty-four graduates, including 30 West Virginians, were honored on campus with encouraging messages about academic rigor, personal growth, and future careers in health care. The program also offers a pathway into WVSOM’s D.O. program for top performers.
   

3. Create custom summery jewelry with a workshop from Carnegie Hall! (wvnstv.com) — If you’re in or near Lewisburg and love crafts, Carnegie Hall is hosting a beginner‑friendly jewelry workshop on June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants ages 12 and up can design custom earrings, bracelets, or necklaces using colorful beads, with class fees starting at $25 plus materials at 611 Church Street.
   

4. Deeds fends off primary challenge in race with statewide political implications (woay.com) — Lewisburg residents may recognize local pastor Jonathan Comer, who lost his Republican primary challenge to incumbent Sen. Vince Deeds in the District 10 race. Deeds will now face Democrat Kent Gilkerson in November, after a contest that drew high-profile endorsements from both Governor Patrick Morrisey and Senator Shelley Moore Capito and highlighted internal GOP divisions over conservative priorities.
   

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Other local events
    Friday May 15
  • GEHS Spartanette Showcase
    Greenbrier East High School, 273 Spartan Ln, Lewisburg
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 19
  • Community Scholarship Night for Seniors
    Greenbrier East High School, 403 Knight Dr, Ronceverte
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday May 26
  • Blood Drive →
    Robert C. Byrd Clinic, 1464 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg
    10:00 am
    • Friday June 5
  • Sequoia Rose live at Hawk Knob! →
    Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider, 2245 Blue Sulphur Pike, Lewisburg
    6:00 pm

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Ok Lewisburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lewisburg

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