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State Workers Can Attend Conference at Governor's Resort

The West Virginia Ethics Commission says state employees can attend a business conference at a resort owned by the Republican governor.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the commission says state workers can attend the conference at The Greenbrier, but they can’t spend state money on food and lodging at the upscale resort.

Gov. Jim Justice owns The Greenbrier resort and has not placed it into a blind trust. He has placed his ownership of two other resorts into a blind trust.

It will cost the state about $5,000 for eight tourism employees to attend the conference. Some of that money will go to the resort.

Commissioner Betty Ireland said the governor needs to put The Greenbrier into a blind trust immediately. A spokesman for Justice did not respond to the newspaper’s request for comment.

After Floods Damaged Court, Greenbrier to Host Tennis Event

The Greenbrier is ready to host its annual tennis classic after floods badly damaged its stadium court in June.

The Beckley Register-Herald reports that the fifth annual Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic is taking place this Saturday and Sunday. It features Venus Williams, Madison Keys, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras.

The Greenbrier’s 2,500-seat tennis stadium was damaged during the June floods, which killed 23 people statewide. The clay playing surface was ruined, and The Greenbrier replaced it with a hard court.

Terry Deremer, the resort’s director of tennis, said flood waters were 20 feet high into the lower level seating the morning after the floods.

NASCAR's Hamlin to Head to West Virginia for Flood Aid

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is heading to southern West Virginia to help out after deadly floods ravaged the region.

A news release from The Greenbrier resort says that on Thursday evening, Hamlin will hand out toys and school supplies to Greenbrier County students affected by the June 23 floods. He’ll be at the White Sulphur Springs train station.

Kyle Larson, who competes in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, will accompany Hamlin on Thursday.

The floods killed 23 people and devastated homes, businesses and infrastructure. Greenbrier County accounted for 15 of the 23 deaths.

Greenbrier Resort Opens Doors to Flood Victims

The Greenbrier Resort is opening its doors to victims devastated by flooding in West Virginia.

In a statement Saturday evening, the resort said it is offering a limited number of rooms and meals to those with no place to go for as long as the resort is closed for business.

Greenbrier owner and CEO Jim Justice said, “We just hope that by providing a good meal and a comfortable and safe place to spend the night that we can help ease the pain just a little to those who are suffering so much from this unbelievable disaster.”

The PGA Tour canceled the Greenbrier Classic scheduled for next month because of the devastating flooding. The tournament had been scheduled for July 7-10.

Greenbrier Owner Jim Justice: Decision on Gubernatorial Run Coming in Two to Three Weeks

Greenbrier resort owner Jim Justice says he expects to make a decision in two to three weeks on whether he'll run for governor in West Virginia in 2016.He…

Greenbrier resort owner Jim Justice says he expects to make a decision in two to three weeks on whether he’ll run for governor in West Virginia in 2016.

He told The Associated Press on Wednesday his interest is based largely on helping West Virginia’s economy.

The 63-year-old Democrat says he’s also been a registered Republican and an independent voter.

Democratic Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has reached his term limit. Democratic U.S. Sen Joe Manchin said Sunday he would seek another Senate term in 2018 rather than run for governor.

Other possible candidates who haven’t announced they will run for governor include Republican state Senate President Bill Cole, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Rep. David McKinley, and Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler and U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin.

Nov. 19 1899 Sculptor Gladys Tuke Born

Sculptor Gladys Tuke was born in Pocahontas County on November 19, 1899. In the 1930s she took up residency at The Greenbrier resort’s Art Colony and became well known for her sculptures of horses. During World War Two, Tuke taught sculpture and pottery to soldiers who were recovering at The Greenbrier. She set up her own studio in White Sulphur Springs after the war. In 1956, Tuke reopened The Greenbrier’s Art Colony. The Art Colony’s tradition continues today as skilled artisans craft woodwork, clothing, jewelry, pottery, and other items on site.

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