News
Chris Cauley, A Singer With Bath County Ties, Makes The Cut On “The Voice”
Heather Niday | February 20, 2012 | News
Cauley’s grandmother, the late Faye Cauley of Millboro, was his big musical influence and cheerleader.
New River Hosts Meeting In Marlinton To Talk About Paramedic Program
Heather Niday | February 20, 2012 | News
New River Community and Technical College wants to gather public input about expanding their Paramedic Certificate program in Pocahontas.
JMU Donates Video Conferencing Equipment To Highland County High School
Heather Niday | February 20, 2012 | News
The equipment will open new doors of opportunity for teachers, students and the community. The Board also hears about other education options for Highland County schools.
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.