Richie Holliday sworn in as Greenbrier County’s newest commissioner

By Matthew Young, RealWV

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The Greenbrier County Commission welcomed its newest member on Tuesday, as Richie Holliday was sworn in by Judge Jennifer Dent. Standing beside him while taking the oath of office were Holliday’s sons, Alden and Lucas. 

With his victory in the general election earlier this month, Holliday assumes the role from Interim Commissioner Nick Dailey, and will serve out the duration of former Commissioner Blaine Phillips’ unexpired term. After originally being elected in 2022, Phillips, who passed away last March, had four years remaining in office. 

“I’m excited to get started, and to start making a difference within the county,” Holliday told RealWV Tuesday evening. “I’m looking forward to working well with Commissioners (President Tammy) Tincher and (Lowell) Rose, and diving in head first.”

Holliday, a native West Virginian who is the owner and director of Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg, previously served as recorder for the Town of Peterstown. Holliday is also the current treasurer of the non-profit Central Greenbrier Little League. 

“I met a ton of new people today,” Holliday noted, while reiterating his excitement. “I was able to take a tour of the courthouse construction, and everything seems to be coming along well with that. It’ll be exciting to get everybody back under one roof.”

While speaking with RealWV in October, then-candidate Holliday said that, if elected, he would like to prioritize any necessary updates to Greenbrier County’s Comprehensive Plan, and begin exploring possible options for the Sportsplex project. 

“I will be someone who works for the entire population of Greenbrier County,” Holliday added.