News
“Plan B” considered for Establishing a Demolition Landfill in Northern Pocahontas County
Tim Walker | September 22, 2021 | News
Proposed demolition landfill project to dispose of materials from demolished abandoned buildings, will likely need to find a new site.
Bath School Board Actions From September Meeting
Heather Niday | September 22, 2021 | News
The Bath School Board met on Thursday, September 16th for a closed meeting at 6:15pm, followed by a regular meeting at 7pm. The board took the following actions: They authorized the Superintendent to contact legal counsel to file suit in Circuit Court in Bath County in reference to overbilling by the Warm Springs Sanitation Commission….
Highland Board of Supervisors September Work Session
Bonnie Ralston | September 22, 2021 | News
The Board approved submitting a grant application for broadband installation.
Applications Available for Little Swiss Fund Grants in Highland County
Bonnie Ralston | September 22, 2021 | News
Applications are due November 1.
Vaccine and Mask Mandates Considered by Pocahontas BOE
Tim Walker | September 21, 2021 | News
School Nurse Jenny Friel told the board that most of the COVID attendance problems in the schools are due to quarantined staff and students rather then actual active COVID cases, adding that in the entire school system there are only six actual active cases among both staff and students.
Pocahontas County Commission Receives $2.5 Million from ARC
Heather Niday | September 17, 2021 | News
The Pocahontas County Broadband Project is part of a $46.4 million award package, and will allow the installation of fiber optic broadband services for coal-impacted communities in the core of Pocahontas County.
What Is An LEPC Anyway?
Scott Smith | September 17, 2021 | News
Hint – It involves planning for local disasters
September Is National Preparedness Month
Scott Smith | September 17, 2021 | News
Resources available on the FEMA website
Area Campgrounds Extend Seasons and Make Repairs
Bonnie Ralston | September 15, 2021 | News
Many recreation sites and the boat launches on Lake Moomaw are open year round.
Part 2, More Mysteries and Histories of our Museum in Pocahontas County
Tim Walker | September 15, 2021 | News
In this second part, Dr. McNeel starts with what came next here, then she describes some of the other exhibits in the museum and the stories they tell about our county’s history.