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West Virginia schools combat bullying
Heather Niday | January 11, 2013 | News
Between 1994 and 1999, there were 253 violent deaths in school, 51 casualties were the result of multiple death events. Bullying is often a factor in school related deaths.
Highland committee proposes lodging tax
Heather Niday | January 11, 2013 | News
Donna Bedwell took over as chairperson of the Highland Economic Development Authority’s Tourism Subcommittee just a few months ago. At the December EDA meeting the committee presented parts of a draft of the Tourism Strategic Plan. Ms. Bedwell talks about one of the main points of the plan – the lodging tax.
Bath Supervisors approve laundromat rezoning
Heather Niday | January 11, 2013 | News
There’s disagreement and confusion while getting to approval.
Lady Warriors notch win over Tucker County
Heather Niday | January 11, 2013 | News
Bobbie McNabb scores the game-winning basket. The shot made McNabb team high scorer with ten points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
Highland Supervisors elect new chairman
Heather Niday | January 8, 2013 | News
The Highland County Board of Supervisors has a new chairman to start the year. At their meeting last week, Lee Blagg was elected chairman and Kevin Wagner was elected vice-chairman.
Bath School Board to seek Millboro preschool funding
Heather Niday | January 8, 2013 | News
The Bath School Board hopes to put a preschool class at Millboro Elementary for the remainder of the school year.
IJDC approves $22 million for Snowshoe area sewage system
Heather Niday | January 8, 2013 | News
The $22 million sewage plant will be located at a site west of Linwood on Snowshoe Drive – a site donated by Snowshoe Mountain Resort.
Marlinton mayor pushing for county fire fee
Heather Niday | January 8, 2013 | News
Marlinton currently charges a fire fee of $25 per residence and $75-150 for businesses.
Public debates national monument at county commission meeting
Heather Niday | January 7, 2013 | News
During the Pocahontas County Commission meeting on January 3, nearly a hundred people crowded into the courtroom to comment on a proposed national monument designation for the Cranberry Wilderness and surrounding areas.
Pochaontas County Magistrate Court Report
Heather Niday | January 7, 2013 | News
Pochaontas County Magistrate Court Report for December 17, 2012 to January 7, 2013.