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Funding Available to Assist with Household Energy Costs
Bonnie Ralston | September 30, 2020 | News
The Virginia Department of Social Services is providing financial help with funding from the new COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program and other energy assistance resources. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020, the CARES Act, has provided funding to assist households impacted by COVID-19. The new program will assist low-income households that would…
Agricultural Enterprise Center Feasibility Study Underway
Bonnie Ralston | September 30, 2020 | News
A feasibility study is now underway for a shared-use Agricultural Enterprise Center in the Shenandoah Valley. The Agricultural Enterprise Center Feasibility Study will determine if a certified, commercial, shared-use facility in the central Shenandoah Valley is possible, practical and viable. If brought to fruition, this multi-use facility is expected to support the region’s many…
WV SBA Denies Replacement of Sprinkler System at Marlinton Elementary School
Tim Walker | September 28, 2020 | News
Pocahontas County Board of Education (BOE) meeting, Terrence Beam said that the WV School Building Authority (SBA) denied the school’s application for a major improvement project to replace the fire sprinkler system at Marlinton Elementary School. Beam said the SBA gave no reason for the denial
WV AG alerts consumers to Social Security scam
Heather Niday | September 28, 2020 | News
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers to beware of the ever-present Social Security scam and not give in to intimidation tactics used by scammers. This prevalent scam often involves unsolicited calls from someone who claims to be with the Social Security Administration. The impostor tells the consumer their account has been frozen…
Great American Outdoors Act and Mountain Culture Initiative Aid Pocahontas Tourism
Tim Walker | September 27, 2020 | News
Cara Rose, Executive Director of the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, explains how the recent passage of the Great American Outdoors Act will help fund recreational projects in Pocahontas County’s portion of the Monongahela National Forest.
School Superintendent Beam’s Update on How School Reentry is Going
Tim Walker | September 23, 2020 | News
We recently talked with Pocahontas School Superintendent Terrence Beam about how the opening weeks of school are going.
Pocahontas Commissioners Solve Personnel Coverage Issue at Animal Shelter
Tim Walker | September 21, 2020 | News
At this meeting, the The commissioners approved hiring three substitute employees that the shelter interviewed and recommended. They will work as needed when called in.
2020 Census deadline is quickly approaching
Heather Niday | September 17, 2020 | News
The deadline for the 2020 US Census is quickly approaching – the count officially ends on September 30th. And in the Allegheny Highland of the two Virginias, the percentage of participation in Bath, Highland and Pocahontas counties is still far below where it should be according to Jim Dau, State Director for AARP Virginia. He…
Where Pocahontas County Appears to be at with COVID-19
Tim Walker | September 16, 2020 | News
This news story will help clarify about where Pocahontas County stands regarding the Coronavirus.
USFS Update for June 2020
Abby Dufour | June 5, 2020 | News
In this USFS update, Elizabeth shares some news about the upcoming chapter in her life.