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Grammy-nominated Old-Time Music Virtuoso Bruce Molsky Performs at the Opera House Saturday
Heather Niday | April 2, 2025 | News
Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary performer in concert at the Pocahontas Opera House in Marlinton
Commissioners Choose AFLAC’s PEIA Plan C for County Employees
Tim Walker | April 1, 2025 | News
The commissioners voted to go with AFLAC’s PEIA Plan C, with the Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRCs.)
Landfill Purchase Now Complete, Solid Waste Authority Awards Fence Bid
Tim Walker | March 31, 2025 | News
Members of the public still have until April 7th to send their comments about the green box fees to the SWA.
WV Department of Education Explains Pocahontas Schools’ State of Emergency
Tim Walker | March 25, 2025 | News
Criner said that a lot of the problems were issues resulting from misinterpretations of the policies and procedures.
Pocahontas County Search and Rescue Looking for Volunteers
Tim Walker | March 25, 2025 | News
So, if you would like to become a volunteer with Pocahontas County Search and Rescue, either as a dog handler, a searcher or an organizer, contact Mike Cassell at 304-456-4299.
The Roots of Appalachian Dance
Danny Cardwell | March 21, 2025 | News
Dancing has always been part of life in the Allegheny Highlands — from school gyms and festival stages to porches and old community halls. In this story, I trace the roots of Appalachian dance across Bath, Highland, and Pocahontas counties — from the reels and jigs brought over by early settlers to the enduring…
Ingalls Field Terminal Project: Progress Update
Danny Cardwell | March 20, 2025 | News
Ingalls Field Airport in Bath County has been a key part of the region since it first opened in 1937, serving as both a transportation hub and a unique outdoor destination with scenic views and nature trails. But in early 2023, concerns over the structural integrity of the terminal building led to its closure, setting…
Pocahontas Commissioners Approve Repairs at Animal Shelter
Tim Walker | March 19, 2025 | News
in addition to the public meeting regarding the proposed ordinance that would impose a fee on retail sales to pay for the county’s emergency ambulance service, which we covered in part 1 of this meeting story, the commissioners also took the following actions at the meeting.
Ordinance to Fund Ambulance Service Discussed at Commission Meeting
Tim Walker | March 19, 2025 | News
After Rebinski explained that he wanted their ideas, was willing to create a committee to meet to contribute ideas about an ordinance, and he even passed around a sheet for people to sign-up to be a part of the committee, the audience’s hostile attitudes seemed to moderate into an attitude of cooperation. This was a remarkable positive turn around.
National Radio Quiet Zone Study Is Ongoing
Heather Niday | March 19, 2025 | News
The Green Bank Observatory, the Sugar Grove Research Station and emergency services in Pocahontas and Pendleton counties continue to work together to find a solution for communications that everyone can live with in the National Radio Quiet Zone.