News
Pocahontas CVB receives prestigious awards
Heather Niday | October 25, 2012 | News
A Governor’s Conference committee presents seven advertising/public relations awards every year to a multitude of groups. Remarkably, the Pocahontas County CVB won two of the awards this year.
Monterey residents condemn electric company tree trimming
Heather Niday | October 25, 2012 | News
John Sisler of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative got an earful of criticism at the recent Town Council meeting regarding the way trees were trimmed in Monterey in 2011.
Judge asks for investigation into Pocahontas County prosecutor
Heather Niday | October 25, 2012 | News
Chief Judge Joseph Pomponio filed a petition, which could result in the removal from office of Pocahontas County Prosecutor Donna Meadows Price.
PCHS soccer teams fall in regional championships
Heather Niday | October 25, 2012 | News
Read Bruce McKean’s account of the exciting regional championship games in Summersville.
FEMA grants Tomblin aid request for more counties
Heather Niday | October 23, 2012 | News
Individuals in Pocahontas County are now eligible for individual assistance from FEMA. Available resources include temporary housing and home repairs, covering uninsured property losses, disaster unemployment assistance, crisis counseling, disaster legal services and emergency low-interest loans for individuals and businesses.
Pocahontas Board of Ed discusses quality of school meals
Heather Niday | October 23, 2012 | News
The board is concerned about loss of federal funding if fewer students eat school meals.
PCHS girls soccer advances to regional championship
Heather Niday | October 22, 2012 | News
Pocahontas dominated the Midland Trail Lady Patriots Thursday night in a rain delayed sectional championship match.
PCHS boys soccer team advances to regional
Heather Niday | October 22, 2012 | News
As reported on Friday, the Lady Warriors have also advanced to the regional championship game.
Highland Supervisors get update from Blue Ridge Community College
Heather Niday | October 22, 2012 | News
College president Dr. John Downey updated the supervisors on activities at the community college.
News briefs – October 19
Heather Niday | October 19, 2012 | News
Today’s news briefs include drug charges against a Dunmore man; an investigation into local herbicide use and a mystery disease affecting White Pine trees.