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The presentation “An Enslaved Woman and her Dressmaker Daughter from Bath County, Virginia” is Sunday April 27
Bonnie Ralston | April 19, 2014 | News
The presentation focuses on the history of the rare quilts and textiles made by Elizabeth Morris Bolden of Bath County between 1890 and 1910
Bath Local Emergency Planning Committee discusses delayed emergency response time to recent accident
Bonnie Ralston | April 19, 2014 | News
And work is ongoing to flesh out the county’s Emergency Operations Plan
Creative writing workshop to be held in Richwood on Saturday
Angelo Jiordano | April 18, 2014 | News
Any writers, or aspiring writers, are invited to a free creative writing workshop this Saturday in Richwood. Diana Clarke, originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, is an AmeriCorps volunteer at High Rocks, and she’s helping to organize the program. Clarke said the first event in the three-part series took place last weekend, and it was actually one…
Commerce Secretary talks about the discussions surrounding Cass Railroad
Angelo Jiordano | April 17, 2014 | News
Cass Scenic Railroad has been drawing a countless number of tourists to Pocahontas County since it first opened as a state park in June 1963. AMR has learned that recent discussions between the Department of Commerce and the DNR have some listeners concerned about the park’s future. Keith Burdette was appointed Cabinet Secretary for the…
BARC Electric Cooperative is planning a community solar program
Bonnie Ralston | April 16, 2014 | News
BARC also wants customers to be aware of new website services and changes in payment methods and billing
Spring fitness in full swing at the Wellness Center
Angelo Jiordano | April 16, 2014 | News
Despite this week’s cold snap, spring is, kind of approaching. The staff at the Pocahontas County Community Wellness Center invites anyone that feels like they might need to shed some extra winter pounds to pop by. The Wellness Center has maintained its schedule of fitness and dance classes. Parks and Rec Director Lauren Bennett said…
American Chestnut reintroduction included in the Lower Cowpasture Restoration Project
Bonnie Ralston | April 15, 2014 | News
The American Chestnut Foundation is working with the US Forest Service on this effort in Bath and Alleghany counties
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Melodie Wallace | April 15, 2014 | News
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Mary Paul receives 2013 Star Award
Allegheny Mountain Radio’s Star Award is given out annually to the individual nominated as the AMR Area Resource.
Suspicious fire in Hot Springs – authorities ask AMR listeners for leads
Angelo Jiordano | April 15, 2014 | News
A suspicious fire was reported in Bath County Friday night, and investigators are looking for help from AMR listeners. An abandoned structure at 77 Thomastown Rd. in Hot Springs was destroyed in the fire, and authorities have reason to believe the cause may have been arson. Special Agent Allen Brown, with the Virginia State Police,…