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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.
Former Warm Springs Postmaster, Arrested On Child Pornography Charges, Waives His Preliminary Hearing
Heather Niday | February 28, 2012 | News
Gregory Charles McMullen of Allegheny County was arrested in January.
Pocahontas Veterans Honor Corps Gives American Flags To County Schools
Heather Niday | February 28, 2012 | News
In response to the anonymous donation of one county Veteran, the dedicated members of the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps take up the challenge to make sure that every classroom in every Pocahontas County school has an American Flag.
Warriors Boys Basketball Begins Post-season Play
Heather Niday | February 27, 2012 | News
The Moorefield Yellowjackets are ranked number-five in West Virginia boys basketball, but the tenacious Pocahontas Warriors gave them a battle Friday night.
Southwest Virginia’s “Crooked Road” Has Become A Valuable Asset To The Area
Heather Niday | February 25, 2012 | News
“The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail” has been going strong since its inception over 8 years ago. The trail has helped regional tourism so much that West Virginia locals are working on a music trail of their own.
Bath County’s New Treasurer Pamela Webb Has Been Busy With A Variety of Tasks Since Taking Office January 1st
Heather Niday | February 25, 2012 | News
In addition to lots of training and new responsibilities, she’s been painting too.
Pocahontas County Commission Hears Opposition To Hiring Two New Deputies
Heather Niday | February 25, 2012 | News
Pocahontas County Sheriff David Jonese wants to hire two deputies to fill positions vacant since last October. But some residents question whether the positions should be filled.
Highland Economic Development Authority Looks To Floyd County For Tourism Development Ideas
Heather Niday | February 23, 2012 | News
Members of the Highland County EDA and its tourism subcommittee traveled to Floyd County to learn how they rejuvenated the town and county with tourism.
Hillsboro Business Owner Makes Impassioned Plea Against Marcellus Drilling At County Commission Meeting
Heather Niday | February 23, 2012 | News
Pretty Penny owner Blair Campbell lays out her reasoning for just saying no to any drilling in Pocahontas County at the county commission meeting.