News
Bath County Treasurer clarifies questions on personal property taxes
Bonnie Ralston | April 2, 2014 | News
What is taxed as personal property, what’s not and what’s new this year
Bath County Farmers Market looking for vendors
Bonnie Ralston | April 2, 2014 | News
But it’s found a new location and new management help for the 2014 sesaon
Pocahontas grand jury – 2 people, 60 indictments
Heather Niday | April 1, 2014 | News
A former Pocahontas County prosecuting attorney is facing an embezzlement charge, handed down by the Pocahontas county grand jury during their April session.
Report details why “Gus” Deeds was released
Bonnie Ralston | March 31, 2014 | News
Report is released on the investigation of events that led to the release of Austin “Gus” Deeds from an emergency custody order in Bath County. Time delays, communication problems and the failure of Virginia’s mental health system to implement recommendations are all cited as contributing factors.
Area organizations work together to improve access to fresh, local food in Hillsboro
Heather Niday | March 26, 2014 | News
A community-oriented project in Hillsboro is starting to get off the ground, thanks to a few area organizations that seek to improve access to fresh, local produce.
Local business displaced by Main Street fire hopes to re-open this fall
Heather Niday | March 26, 2014 | News
Dirt Bean owner Kristy Lanier said she plans on keeping the same business name, but the location will be different, across from Mitchell Chevrolet, next to the 4th Avenue Gallery.
MPCA urged to continue negotiations with BARC
Heather Niday | March 26, 2014 | News
Last month the Millboro Preservation and Cultural Association, or MPCA, voted 7 to 4 to deny an offer from BARC Electric to purchase part of the land at the old Millboro school. BARC, which is located across the street from the old school, wanted the land for a parking lot.
First Regional Social Studies Fair hosted at PCHS
Heather Niday | March 24, 2014 | News
The Regional Social Studies Fair was hosted at Pocahontas County High School over the weekend. Schools representing Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster counties all participated in the event.
Prescribed fire proposals are set for spring in Bath County
Heather Niday | March 24, 2014 | News
The Warm Springs and James River Districts are planning eight prescribed burns during the spring of 2014 for a total of approximately 10,895 acres.
Warm Springs Mountain Challenge is June 7 – 8
Heather Niday | March 23, 2014 | News
The Warm Springs Mountain Challenge is coming to Bath County. It’s a brand new bicycle event scheduled for early June.