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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.
Grand opening for Hillsboro Elementary School Cafeteria and Kitchen
Heather Niday | March 21, 2014 | News
A ceremony was held in Hillsboro on Sunday to dedicate the brand new Hillsboro Elementary School cafeteria and kitchen.
New VISTA will be working to better prepare Pocahontas County in the event of a disaster
Heather Niday | March 20, 2014 | News
MARLINTON, WV – A new VISTA member is excited to have landed himself here in Pocahontas County. His name is Jason Wiggins, but he prefers to go by “Buster.” Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Buster is a VISTA member who will be working out of the Family Resource Network in Marlinton. Buster said he found…
A Rainbow of Ukulele’s is music to Highland County student’s ears
Heather Niday | March 19, 2014 | News
The Fourth Graders and the music department at the Highland Public Schools received a wonderful and colorful gift that makes beautiful music: Fifteen brightly and multicolored Ukulele’s