🌱 Plan your day at the Freshwater Folk Festival in White Sulphur Springs

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In today's newsletter:

• Plan your day at the Freshwater Folk Festival in White Sulphur Springs
• What the $14.4 million upgrade means for White Sulphur Springs Elementary
• Giants' new coach fine-tunes his team at The Greenbrier

Also on today's calendar: Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: The Greenbrier... and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 93, low: 65.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Fresh Water Folk Festival in White Sulphur Springs (therealwv.com) — White Sulphur Springs residents can spend September 12 at the Freshwater Folk Festival at the National Fish Hatchery, enjoying free admission, live music, nature exhibits, and kids' activities. Expect everything from aquaponics demos and raptors on stage to local art projects, Touch A Truck vehicles from the White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, and food vendors on site.
   

• Greenbrier County Schools Celebrates Major Milestones at Frankford and White Sulphur Springs Elementary Schools - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com) — White Sulphur Springs families are invited to a September 15 groundbreaking at White Sulphur Springs Elementary, where a $14.4 million project will overhaul safety, entrances, and learning spaces. Earlier that day, Greenbrier County Schools will also cut the ribbon on a $7.3 million renovation at Frankford Elementary, together marking over $20 million invested in local school facilities.
   

• 26 people who will define the NFL in 2026 (sbnation.com) — White Sulphur Springs gets a brief national spotlight as the New York Giants hold training camp at The Greenbrier, with new head coach John Harbaugh working to reshape the team. The broader story looks at 26 NFL figures expected to shape the 2026 season, from star quarterbacks and coaches to high-impact defenders across the league.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in White Sulphur Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: The Greenbrier Ghost - September 8, 2026 →
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: The Greenbrier... →
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
  2:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: Tuesdays with... →
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
  2:30 pm
• Greenbrier Valley Theatre Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie - September 12, 2026 →
  Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Meadow Bridge Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Richwood →
  Richwood High School, 2 Valley Ave, Richwood
  6:00 pm
• Midland Trail Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Nicholas County →
  Nicholas County High School, 30 Grizzly Ln, Summersville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• PreK Regular Schedule Begins
  Stanaford Elementary Stanaford, WV 25801, USA
  8:00 am
• Water Aerobics →
  Hawks Nest State Park, 49 Hawks Nest Marina, Ansted
  10:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Trivia Night at Weathered Ground Brewery - September 3, 2026 →
  Weathered Ground Brewery, 2027 Flat Top Rd, Ghent
  6:30 pm
• Trivia Night at Weathered Ground Brewery ... →
  Weathered Ground Brewery, 2027 Flat Top Rd, Ghent
  6:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Ballhooters Festival 2026 @ Snowshoe Mountain Resort →
  Snowshoe Mountain Resort, 10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe
  10:00 am
• Ballhooter Festival 2026 - Snowshoe Mountain... →
  Snowshoe Mountain Resort, 10 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Greenbrier posted a job opening for Service Captain in White Sulphur Springs. Apply here.
• Genesis Healthcare posted a job opening for Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA in White Sulphur Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Sulphur Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lewisburg

• Lewisburg Historic Landmarks Commission to meet Sept. 14 - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
• Enthusiastic Democrats Attend Picnic at Miller's Farm - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
• Fundraiser covers funeral costs for brothers killed in crash, community rallies statewide (wchstv.com)

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• SUNDAY SERMON: Burning, but not consumed (therealwv.com)

Alderson

• A DII Football Team In West Virginia Finally Snapped A 35-Game Losing Streak After Turning To Their Backup QB (brobible.com)

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