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McDowell Presbyterian Church To Get Highway Historical Marker
Bonnie Ralston | April 1, 2021 | News
Congregation was organized in 1822 and the sanctuary dates to around 1856.
Proposed State Law Could Cause Big Cuts in State Aid to Pocahontas Schools
Tim Walker | March 31, 2021 | News
Pocahontas County Schools would receive about a $180,000 cut in state aid per year if Senate Bill 711 passes the State Legislature
Site Plan Received for Family Dollar Store in Monterey – Highland County Planning Commission
Bonnie Ralston | March 30, 2021 | News
Solar Energy Systems ordinance is approved and public hearing is set for an application for a storage building construction business.
Application for Campground in Headwaters Tabled For Now – Highland County Planning Commission
Bonnie Ralston | March 30, 2021 | News
Planning Commission approves application with restrictions, but Board of Supervisors tables it.
The History of Fires and Firefighting in Durbin
Tim Walker | March 29, 2021 | News
“In the minutes of the old books up here in the Durbin Town Hall, there was a fire on the East end – now that’s the end where you come in from Bartow and Frank – across from the railroad station, the Depot there” said Bauserman. “I had heard that there was a fire, and I finally came across it in the minutes. It actually happened in early July of 1913” said Jason Bauserman
SCORE Provides Free Counseling for Small Businesses
Bonnie Ralston | March 25, 2021 | News
SCORE provides assistance nationwide.
Highland Historical Society Update
Bonnie Ralston | March 25, 2021 | News
The Highland Historical Society is preparing new exhibits for its opening in May.
Invasive Plant Control Program Available in Highland County
Bonnie Ralston | March 24, 2021 | News
Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering the program. Registration runs through April 23.
WV Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Tim Walker | March 23, 2021 | News
In order to qualify for this energy assistance, the resident must have received either a past due bill or a termination of service notice from their utility company. Other eligibility qualifications include the applicant’s income, household size and that the household is responsibly for paying its heating bill.
WV Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Tim Walker | March 23, 2021 | News
A copy of the application may be obtained here . You can also obtain an application by calling 304-356-4619. For Pocahontas County residents, the applications should be mailed to the local DHHR Office at 211 Valhalla Lane, Marlinton WV 24954. You also need to include a copy of your past due bill or service termination notice with your application. For additional information, the local DHHR telephone number is 304-799-2540.