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Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fiancee
Read full article: Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge after fight with fianceeCleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been arrested and charged with domestic violence after a fight with his fiancee.
West Virginia police chief responsible for hiring of officer who killed Tamir Rice steps down
Read full article: West Virginia police chief responsible for hiring of officer who killed Tamir Rice steps downA West Virginia police chief responsible for the hiring of a former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has stepped down.
This luxury mountain resort in West Virginia could be all yours for $250,000 a night
Read full article: This luxury mountain resort in West Virginia could be all yours for $250,000 a nightWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va – Ever dreamed of living a life of glamor similar to Paris Hilton, the Kardashians or even Queen B (Beyonce, of course)? The Greenbrier is offering folks a one-of-a-kind experience to buy out the entire resort during select dates in January and February. For $250,000 a night, this 700-room luxury resort in the mountains of West Virginia could be all yours. “I was thinking about the show that used to be on, the Sweet 16 birthday parties, where people have these outlandish parties. “It’s really an incredible opportunity to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Dr. Jill Justice, President of The Greenbrier.
Fans welcomed to World TeamTennis matches in West Virginia
Read full article: Fans welcomed to World TeamTennis matches in West VirginiaWTTs nine teams have come together The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia for their three-week season. It was awesome to have some people out there to get behind the tennis, Sandgren said. The WTT season started just as confirmed coronavirus cases were soaring nationally. Anyone who wasnt a competing athlete wore a mask inside the tennis stadium and fans had their temperatures checked prior to entering. Sandgren later won matches in men's doubles with James Ward and mixed doubles with Jessica Pegula.
1,000-YEAR FLOOD: Five years since deadly, historic flooding in West Virginia, parts of the Highlands
Read full article: 1,000-YEAR FLOOD: Five years since deadly, historic flooding in West Virginia, parts of the HighlandsIn less than 12 hours, one part of our area saw 2-3 months worth of rain resulting in deadly flooding.
The Greenbrier announces reopening date for next week
Read full article: The Greenbrier announces reopening date for next weekWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The Greenbrier will have been closed for more than two months when it reopens its doors next week. At noon on March 19, The Greenbrier closed its doors amid coronavirus concerns. When guests return to the property, they’ll notice a variety of safety measures, including:Full-time teams dedicated to sanitizing high-touch public spaces such as door handles, railings, elevator buttons, tables and desks. The housekeeping team is paying special attention to sanitizing high-touch areas inside the rooms, such as remote controls, clocks, light switches and informational guides. Seating areas have been adjusted inside restaurants to allow for additional distancing and reservation times have been spread out to avoid backups.
‘It’s definitely a punch in the stomach’: Community reacts as Greenbrier, PGA cancel tournament
Read full article: ‘It’s definitely a punch in the stomach’: Community reacts as Greenbrier, PGA cancel tournamentWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.V. However, a PGA tournament that takes place close to home is now canceled for good - and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 19-year-old Jessica Flack is a waitress at Bella Italy in White Sulphur Springs. “Our summers are usually packed here because of all the visitors at the PGA tour and stuff,” Flack said. Emerald Campbell lives in White Sulphur Springs and says restaurants, shops and hotels will all suffer.
The Greenbrier closing until mid-April amid coronavirus concerns
Read full article: The Greenbrier closing until mid-April amid coronavirus concernsWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The Greenbrier is shutting its doors for nearly a month, beginning Thursday. The West Virginia resort announced the closure on Wednesday evening, citing advice of both state and national government and health officials. The Greenbrier will suspend operations beginning Thursday at 12 p.m. and plans to resume normal operations on Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m.
Greenbrier confident it will attract a strong field for annual PGA tour stop
Read full article: Greenbrier confident it will attract a strong field for annual PGA tour stopWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The ninth edition of the PGA tour stop at White Sulphur Springs, A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, has been moved to mid-September this year. After some initial concern about moving the event into the football season, the tournament remains confident the field will be a good one. I have my family vacation on the Fourth of July,' or whatever," said Greenbrier pokesperson Cam Huffman. "It may be those players have now reached back out and said, 'Wow, this is a perfect opportunity for us to come Saturday and Sunday.' Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova will be joining the field.
Sharapova joins field at The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic
Read full article: Sharapova joins field at The Greenbrier Champions Tennis ClassicWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. – Five-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova will replace Serena Williams at The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic September 13 and 14 at The Greenbrier, after unforeseen scheduling conflicts forced Williams to withdraw. “We are thrilled to welcome Sharapova to The Greenbrier for the first time,” said Dr. Jill Justice, President, The Greenbrier. Matches for the eighth edition of The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic begin at 5:30 p.m. on both nights, with the second match each night following shortly after the conclusion of the first. “Fans will be entertained the entire day.”For more information or to purchase tickets to The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic, visit Greenbrier.com/TennisClassic.
Tyree earns Greenbrier golf tournament honor
Read full article: Tyree earns Greenbrier golf tournament honorWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV. – The Greenbrier PGA tournament- formerly the Greenbrier Classic, now 'A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier' - doesn't happen without volunteers - hundreds of them. Daleville's Butch Tyree, who many will recognize in the sportsworld as the former Northside HS athletic director, is this year's honoree. Tyree is recently retired after 30 years as a math teacher, athletic director and coach at Northside high. He's volunteered at the tournament for seven years.
Watson, Simpson headline Military Tribute at the Greenbrier field
Read full article: Watson, Simpson headline Military Tribute at the Greenbrier fieldWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va. – We are just two weekends before the Open Championship at Carnoustie in Scotland, which makes Greenbrier scheduling difficult for the tour pros. But the 2018 field sports eight top-50 players, including two of the hottest golfers on tour. The former U.S. Open champ is the 2018 Players champion, and is ranked 21 in the world, while Greenbrier Sporting Club member Bubba Watson is the first golfer with three wins on the PGA tour this year. There's so many storylines it would be cool for me to do it," two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson said. The pro-am action is set for Wednesday, with the tournament beginning Thursday on the Old White TPC course.
Competition and fun for athletes at Pro-Am
Read full article: Competition and fun for athletes at Pro-AmWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Athletes and celebrities took to the greens Wednesday for the annual pro-am. And if I beat him or when I beat him today, he's going have to walk the course next year, so there's a lot on the line here," said Fitzgerald. I don't even know what the hell this guy's doing, but but I'm competing against him, I think," McAfee said. It would mean a lot to me if I were able to get it done," said five-time major champion Phil Mickelson. Today was all fun and games but tomorrow is all business, as the first round gets underway bright and early.
Stars hit the links in the Pro-Am of the Greenbrier Classic
Read full article: Stars hit the links in the Pro-Am of the Greenbrier ClassicWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WVa. Tiger Woods had an early tee time and wrapped up his round on the 18th hole before noon. White Sulphur Springs got a taste of Hollywood, or rather, Louisiana. While the Pro-Am stars wrapped up play after their rounds. The golf stars will align Thursday as the first day of the Greenbrier Classic tournament begins.