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Hillsboro Serves As Stand In For 1950’s Rural Tennesse For Child of God’ Movie
Heather Niday | February 20, 2012 | News
The book by Cormac McCarthy is set in Sevierville, TN, in the 1950’s. But with that area now too urbanized, filmmaker James Franco chose the old fashioned look of Hillsboro to represent 1950’s Tennessee.
He Made It Through The Blind Auditions – So What’s Next For Chris Cauley On The Reality Talent Show “The Voice”?
Heather Niday | February 20, 2012 | News
Chris, who has Bath County connections, is anxiously waiting to see how he does as the show progresses.
Lady Warrior Roundballers Start Post-season Play
Heather Niday | February 17, 2012 | News
The Potomac Valley Conference champions Pocahontas County Lady Warriors finished their regular season with a remarkable 18-4 record and begin post-season play Monday night.
Local Basketball Playoffs Underway
Heather Niday | February 16, 2012 | News
The Bath County Lady Chargers have started playoff action and the Pocahontas Lady Warriors play their first sectional game on February 20.
Highland Supervisors Turn Down Request To Name Creek After Highland County Resident
Heather Niday | February 16, 2012 | News
Wes Maupin wanted to name a local creek after a Highland County relative killed in action during WWII. But a combination of neighboring opposition and not meeting USGS naming standards leaves the Highland Supervisors no choice but to turn down the request.
Vicky Terry Settling In As New PCFL Director
Heather Niday | February 16, 2012 | News
Long time McClintic branch head librarian Vicky Terry is now overseeing all five county libraries as the new executive director of the Pocahontas County Free Libraries.
Bath Board of Supervisors Considers Outdoor Lighting Ordinance
Heather Niday | February 16, 2012 | News
The Board is also looking at a Medevac plan for the county to coordinate emergency medical helicopter transport of patients.
New Animal Shelter Bill Introduced In West Virginia Legislature
Heather Niday | February 15, 2012 | News
New proposed legislation could make West Virginia shelters more accountable to the communities they serve.
Pocahontas County Board Of Education Welcomes New Member
Heather Niday | February 15, 2012 | News
Martha Giddings was welcomed by the board Monday night. She is filling the unexpired term of former board member Leslie Cain and will serve through June 30th, 2012.
Bath Supervisors Talk Rezoning During Public Hearings At February Meeting
Heather Niday | February 15, 2012 | News
The Board also gets an update on the county’s Economic Development Plan being created by Virginia Tech.