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Rupert
A town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — population 880 as of 2020.
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Cadwell Tyler III
Cadwell Tyler III, age 82, of Hillsboro, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Hospice Peyton House in Fairlea. The community is invited to a service honoring Cadwell which will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2 p.m. at The Good Time Farm, 720 Puffenbarger Road, Hillsboro.…
Obituaries
Burning Season Guidelines
The 2026 fall burning season runs from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, with outdoor burning strictly restricted to the hours between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Any fire started after 5 p.m. must be completely put out by 7 a.m. Only vegetative materials such as leaves, brush, and yard clippings…
General
Ronceverte Approves Urban Archery Hunting Season
By D.L. Bowles At their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, the Ronceverte City Council approved a measure to allow an Urban Archery Hunting Season. The dates for the season will be from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. To participate, hunters must obtain a permit from the city. To…
Government & Civic
Mullican Hardwood Flooring Plant in Ronceverte to Close
By Debra Smith The Mountain Messenger has obtained the official statement of closure of the Mullican Hardwood Flooring Plant in Ronceverte, from the office of Pat Oakley, President of the Mullican Hardwood Flooring Plant’s corporate office in Johnson City, TN, which reads as…
Local Business
Two Promotions at Lewisburg State Police Detachment
By D.L. Bowles On Aug. 22 the Lewisburg Detachment of the West Virginia State Police saw two promotions. Sergeant N.J. Hersman, who had been serving as the Lewisburg Detachment Commander, was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant and the position of Lewisburg District Commander.…
Government & Civic
West Virginia hospitals deliver more than $1B in community benefits, generate $19.1B in economic impact
West Virginia hospitals provided more than $1 billion in community benefits while generating $19.1 billion in economic activity statewide, according to a newly released report from the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA). Community benefits are health-focused programs,…
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Rupert by the numbers
- Area
- 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km²), 0.02 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.1
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median house value
- $104,000
- Office
- TOWN CLERK
- Address
- PO BOX B, RUPERT, WV 25984