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Board of Ed receives first Technology Committee report
Angelo Jiordano | April 10, 2014 | News
At this week’s Pocahontas County School Board of Education meeting, board members received a report from the recently formed Technology Committee. The volunteer committee is comprised of some talented IT folks in the area who are working hard to improve computer and Internet access in Pocahontas County schools. NRAO business manager Mike Holstine serves on…
Bath Board of Supervisors working out details after disagreement over the process of making appointments to boards and commissions
Bonnie Ralston | April 9, 2014 | News
The board is considering a written policy on the process, so all board members are on the same page
Bath Board of Supervisors Chairman Bruce McWilliams questioned about possible conflict of interest on vote in February
Bonnie Ralston | April 9, 2014 | News
McWilliams voted to appoint John Loeffler to the Planning Commission. McWilliams sold his business to Loeffler in 2011 and is said to still have a significant equity partnership in the business with Loeffler
Fifth grade class relocating from MMS to MES
Angelo Jiordano | April 9, 2014 | News
At the well-attended Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting Monday night, parents and school staff addressed board members regarding the issue of relocating the fifth grade class from Marlinton Middle School to Marlinton Elementary School. Stephanie Burns, recently recognized as Pocahontas County teacher of the year, addressed the board. “We’ve been through this process for…
Highland FFA greenhouse reopens after extensive renovations
Heather Niday | April 8, 2014 | News
There will be a open house on Monday, April 14th to show off all the hard work done to create a welcoming garden space.
Workshop next week seeks to improve the well-being of area seniors
Angelo Jiordano | April 8, 2014 | News
An informational workshop geared toward seniors and retirees is scheduled to be held in Marlinton next week. The program hopes to provide healthier lifestyle options for seniors. Cookie Doss, has been on the Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation Board of Directors for three or four years now. “The name of the program that we’re going…
Lost and Found scheduled for Saturday’s 12th Annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree
Angelo Jiordano | April 7, 2014 | News
This Saturday’s 12th Annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree is going to feature some great old-time and bluegrass artists. One of the bands folks will have a chance to meet and hear is Lost and Found. Allan Mills, from the Woolwine, Virginia area, is the original bass player in Lost and Found, since the guys got…
PCFL gets new VISTA
Angelo Jiordano | April 7, 2014 | News
The Pocahontas County Free Library network has a new VISTA volunteer helping out. Christine Holsinger is originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. She studied biology at VCU before her arrival here, and she said it was the laid back atmosphere that attracted her to the area. “I guess I just like the setting kind of,” says…
Bath County High School will have an eighth grade spelling bee next year
Bonnie Ralston | April 5, 2014 | News
The Recorder newspaper offers to sponsor and coordinate planning for the bee
Building permit fees investigation comes up again at Bath Board of Supervisors town hall meeting
Bonnie Ralston | April 2, 2014 | News
Local contractor asks for written apology from Bath supervisor, saying damage and harm was done by the investigation, where no wrongdoing was found