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Pocahontas BOE Receives Briefing on Technical High Schools
Tim Walker | July 31, 2019 | News
“there is so many possibilities when you allow young people to have the opportunity to dream, to explore, to create!”
2019 Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge This Weekend
Scott Smith | July 31, 2019 | News
Keep your eyes peeled for riders!
Green Bank Observatory will continue to receive limited funding from the NSF
Heather Niday | July 31, 2019 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/c7499755-d1c4-4015-bbbf-560f49a07377.mp3 The Green Bank Observatory will continue to receive limited funding from the National Science Foundation, according to a press release from Site Director Dr. Karen O’Neil. The NSF issued their Record of Decision calling for continued science and education focused operations at the Pocahontas County facility. The GBO will also continue its collaborative operations…
Court Vacates Another ACP Permit
Scott Smith | July 31, 2019 | News
Many permits for project now outstanding.
Lucy’s Grocery and More Opens – Ends 4-year Absence of a Grocery Store in Downtown Marlinton
Tim Walker | July 29, 2019 | News
“All right! So, we have dry goods; we have breads; fresh meats; fresh produce; we have an ice box outside; and hopefully soon, we’ll have propane exchange tanks outside as well” said Sarah Doss, the manager of the new grocery store.
Monterey Rezoning Request
Mickey Frank Thomas | July 29, 2019 | News
Monterey Town Council tables rezoning request.
Traveling Players Ensemble returns to the Masonic Theatre with a production of Twelfth Night
Heather Niday | July 28, 2019 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/dd1bc85f-2ada-408d-b616-33bd0d696fd3.mp3 Are you one of those who can’t get enough of Willy the Shake? Or perhaps you missed the recent production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It in Marlinton? Well you’re in luck! The Traveling Players Ensemble is returning to the Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge on August 2nd with a production of Shakespeare’s comedy…
Marlinton Mayor Sam Felton Sees Big Benefits when Public Transportation Comes
Tim Walker | July 23, 2019 | News
“…think about the possibilities and the tremendous change that it could bring to our community, to families who have been struggling often as a result of the opioid and drug issues…” said Mayor Felton.
Will Pocahontas County Get Public Transit?
Tim Walker | July 23, 2019 | News
Providing bus routes in the County, including commuter bus service to both Snowshoe Mountain Resort and to Interstate Hardwoods in Bartow, wikk be a great economicbenefit to the County and Thomas wants to get this started quickly.
Highland Center Welcomes New Employee
Scott Smith | July 22, 2019 | News
Ian Grinere also planning organic farm