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Parents Express Frustration with Cutbacks in Arts and Music in Pocahontas Schools
Tim Walker | May 15, 2019 | News
Andrew and Jee Seymore and Paul Vosteen talked about the importance of Art and Music education, and presented a letter signed by a number of parents who are also concerned with these cutbacks.
Standing Desks Bring “Positive Momentum” To Second Graders
Chris Swecker | May 15, 2019 | News
Highland Elementary School Teacher Rachel Mitchell and students discuss their new standing/active desks, donated by an initiative of Positive Momentum, LLC.
The Play “Steel Magnolias” to be Performed this Weekend at the Opera House
Tim Walker | May 12, 2019 | News
The Pocahontas Drama Workshop will be performing the play Steel Magnolias on Friday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. and again at both 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Pocahontas County Opera House in Marlinton.
Highland School Board May Meeting
Scott Smith | May 10, 2019 | News
Policy of West Virginia students attending Highland Schools questioned
Bath School Board holds May meeting
Bonnie Ralston | May 9, 2019 | News
So many achievements were recognized in May.
The Bobby BlackHat Trio is at the Highland Center May 11th
Heather Niday | May 9, 2019 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/034871bf-c62e-45d4-b184-486172e13341.mp3 You never know what’s going to happen at a Bobby BlackHat Band performance! That’s the tag line and the motto of Bobby BlackHat Walters and his band when they bring their high energy blues to a concert venue. You can find out for yourself Saturday May 11th at the Highland Center in Monterey. Bobby…
Pocahontas Co. Commissioner Walt Helmick Muses on the County’s Workforce Problem
Tim Walker | May 7, 2019 | News
Helmick said the workforce problem needs to be faced and addressed and seems to be caused by four things:
Pocahontas County Commission Prepares for the 2020 U.S. Census
Tim Walker | May 7, 2019 | News
The census population numbers determine the number of U.S. Congressional Districts there are in West Virginia and determine what share of 675 Billion Dollars in Federal Aid money will be allotted to the State.
Introducing The Highland Arts Academy – Part 2
Chris Swecker | May 7, 2019 | News
Donna Bedwell, a Board Member of the Highland County Arts Council, talks about the inaugural event’s registration and pricing.
Introducing The Highland Arts Academy – Part 1
Chris Swecker | May 7, 2019 | News
Four week-long artisan workshops focusing on basketry, barn quilt painting, pottery and stained glass are planned for Highland County in late July of 2019.