Renovation underway at Greenbrier Valley Mall

PRESS RELEASE

Bright Construction and Grist Real Estate Associates partner on rebuild and leasing of Greenbrier Valley landmark 

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (Oct. 30, 2026) Major renovation is underway at the Greenbrier Valley Mall, where Bright Construction is installing modern fire safety and HVAC systems and replacing the building’s cedar shake exterior and towers. The work is part of an effort by owner Copper Leaf, LLC to return the mall to full operation as a fully functioning part of the community. 

Advance Auto Parts, Seneca Opticians (Dr. Tasso Butler) and Hollywood Nails remain open and serving customers throughout construction. Hollywood Nails is now under new management and welcomes both returning and new clients. 

The project follows the Greenbrier County Commission’s May 2026 condemnation of the building over deficiencies in its fire suppression system. The Commission has since conditionally lifted the order, allowing businesses to operate while repairs and improvements are completed. 

“The building is being brought up to date with modern fire safety features and a new HVAC system, and the exterior is getting a full facelift,” said Sam Argabright, owner of Bright Construction. “The old cedar shakes and towers are coming off. People are going to see big changes by spring.” 

“It is our intention to restore the mall to a fully functioning part of the community,” said Richard Ducharme, CFO of Copper Leaf, LLC. 

Grist Real Estate Associates serves as local liaison for Copper Leaf, LLC, coordinating with Bright Construction on site and handling inquiries about the mall’s available spaces. 

“The Greenbrier Valley Mall has been part of daily life here for decades, and we’re glad to help bring it back,” said W. Paul Grist, broker at Grist Real Estate Associates. “This is a good time for local businesses to look at the space.” 

Businesses interested in leasing space at the Greenbrier Valley Mall may contact Grist Real Estate Associates at (304) 645-5000. Photos taken by W. Paul Grist.