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Organizers expect another stellar year for the Great Greenbrier River Race
Angelo Jiordano | April 15, 2014 | News
The 28th Annual Great Greenbrier River Race is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. This will be Brenda Cochran’s second year as race director, and she said there really aren’t going to be any big changes to the race this year. “Last year we did the chip timing which was our major change,” says Cochran. “Because…
New fish structures are being placed in Lake Moomaw this spring
Bonnie Ralston | April 14, 2014 | News
And Kids Fishing Day is scheduled in Covington and in Bath County
Pocahontas County Senior Program seeks support from County Commission
Angelo Jiordano | April 14, 2014 | News
The Pocahontas County Senior Program is in danger of losing a significant portion of its budget, and AMR listeners might be in a position to help. John Simmons is the executive director of the program. Simmons said last year the program suffered a seven-and-a-half percent budget cut that amounted to about $18,000, and on top…
Highland Medical Center health fair coming up soon
Heather Niday | April 14, 2014 | News
The 14th annual fair offers both free and for a minimal charge, more extensive health tests, and lots of good health tips.
Wild Edibles Festival
Heather Niday | April 13, 2014 | News
Learn how to identify and enjoy wild greens and other things at this day long festival at the Hillsboro library and surrounding area.
Highland humane society looking for more foster homes
Heather Niday | April 13, 2014 | News
The humane society is always looking for volunteers who can provide a temporary shelter until an animal can find their “forever” home.
Personal property tax increase proposed in Bath County for FY2015
Bonnie Ralston | April 10, 2014 | News
And the Bath Board of Supervisors adopts the Capital Improvements Plan, considers creation of a recreation advisory committee and votes to accept the provider for solid waste services
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