News
Americorps Volunteer Fights To Keep Local Foods Program Going In Pocahontas Schools
Heather Niday | March 2, 2012 | News
Adrienne Cedarleaf [Juergens] asks the Pocahontas County Board of Education to keep the local foods program alive by providing the necessary matching grant.
Lady Warriors In Fourth-Straight State Tourney
Heather Niday | March 1, 2012 | News
The Wildcats of Meadow Bridge traveled to Dunmore Wednesday evening to challenge the Pocahontas Lady Warriors in a girls’ basketball regional championship game.
Word of Faith Church Outreach Ministry Helps Highland Residents Cope With Hardships
Heather Niday | March 1, 2012 | News
Through fundraisers and community involvement, WOFC volunteers have been able to provide over $10,000.00 in aid to families in need in Highland County.
Some Girls Just Want To Run!
Heather Niday | March 1, 2012 | News
Girls OnThe Run, a new fitness and self confidence building program for girls in grades three through eight kicks off this spring at Green Bank Elementary Middle school.
Stormwater Creates Major Expense For Pocahontas Sewer Utility
Heather Niday | February 29, 2012 | News
The Pocahontas County Public Service District discusses what do to about storm water drainage infiltration in the Hawthorne Village development.
Bath County Supervisors And Planning Commission Discuss Lighting And Small Wind Ordinances
Heather Niday | February 29, 2012 | News
Proposed ordinances on outdoor lighting regulations and small wind energy systems have been in the works for several years and now may be closer to approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Pocahontas County Commission Officially Approves Hiring of Two New Deputies
Heather Niday | February 29, 2012 | News
Samuel Hummel and James Peteete are the latest deputies to join the roster of the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s department.
Bruce McKean: Lady Warriors advance to 11th straight regional
Heather Niday | February 28, 2012 | News
The Lady Warriors basketball team continued their playoff run with a win over Midland Trail and will face a tough squad from Hico in the regional playoff.
Highland County Economic Development Authority Launches New Video As Part Of Capital Campaign To Raise Over Four Million
Heather Niday | February 28, 2012 | News
Highland Center Director Betty Mitchell announced that the center has finished its capital campaign video and has launched an aggressive campaign. They have an ambitious goal to raise 4.5 million dollars to renovate the center.
Pocahontas Community Honors Retiring High School Basketball Coach
Heather Niday | February 28, 2012 | News
Bob Sheets has coached basketball at Pocahontas County High school for 30 years and will hang up his Chuck Taylor sneakers at the end of this season. Many former players gathered to offer their remembrances of playing under Coach Sheets.