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Yew Mountain Center offers virtual wellness and wildflowers April 16th – 18th
Heather Niday | April 15, 2020 | News
In a normal year, this week the Yew Mountain Center in Hillsboro, WV would be getting ready to welcome visitors to enjoy several days of wellness, wildflowers and long walks in the beautiful woodlands surrounding the center, according to Program Assistant Marlyn McClendon. “Originally, we had planned a four-day wellness event in which we were…
Become an Amateur Astronomy Scientist
Tim Walker | April 13, 2020 | News
by participating in Globe-at-Night you can both enjoy West Virginia’s ideal dark sky’s and star gazing, and help out science by becoming an amateur Astronomer by documenting the stars you observe.
Highland Schools Announce Home Learning Plan
Scott Smith | April 10, 2020 | News
Items are posted on HCPS website and Facebook page
Pocahontas School Superintendent Recognizes Employees of the Year
Tim Walker | April 8, 2020 | News
, Mr. Beam recognized and congratulated Emily McLaughlin for being selected as Teacher of the Year and Doris Sharp as Service Person of the Year. He also honored Jennifer Nail who was recently named the West Virginia Math Teacher of the Year.
Pocahontas County Is Officially in a Declared State of Local Emergency
Tim Walker | April 7, 2020 | News
At the April 7th Pocahontas County Commission meeting, the commissioners officially voted a Declaration of Local State of Emergency for the county. They also voted to extend the limited access to the Pocahontas County Courthouse and county offices through April 30th.
A Lifeline for Those Struggling with Despair During the COVID Pandemic in WV
Heather Niday | April 6, 2020 | News
Help with anxiety or depression is just a phone call away
Pocahontas BOE Meeting – April 7h, Closed to Public -But Remotely Available
Tim Walker | April 5, 2020 | News
There will be an audio link on the BOE’s website, and an audio link via Zoom Meeting.
Dominion Energy Asks Neighbors to Help Keep Communities Safe
Abby Dufour | April 3, 2020 | News
April designated as National Safe Digging Month to promote safety near underground utilities. Safe digging practices are more important than ever as hospitals, healthcare providers and first responders focus on coronavirus response.
AMR Partners with MGW to Expand Internet Access with “Drive-in” Wifi Locations
Abby Dufour | April 3, 2020 | News
With the increased number of people tele-working and communicating with their medical providers remotely, as well as students continuing their education at home, the demand for internet connectivity has risen. MGW has partnered with several businesses/locations including WCHG Radio station in Hot Springs.
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Discusses Their Financial Issues with the County Commission
Tim Walker | April 1, 2020 | News
Barr and Hammer explained that due to the coronavirus situation, the hospital’s revenues dropped dramatically in the third week of March, threatening their ability to meet their upcoming payroll.