News
The Bath County School Board Has A Number Of Things To Keep An Eye On
Heather Niday | February 9, 2012 | News
Fuel costs are putting a squeeze on the current budget and there are a number of bills in the General Assembly that could impact the Bath school system in the future.
Highland Supervisors Moving Closer To Decision On Meck Conditional Permit
Heather Niday | February 9, 2012 | News
Highland Supervisors appear to be ready to vote on the Meck’s conditional use permit, perhaps as early as next Wednesday.
Pocahontas County 9-1-1 Mapping And Addressing Project Gets New Coordinator
Heather Niday | February 9, 2012 | News
After sometimes impatiently contemplating the end of the years long mapping project, the Pocahontas County Commission approved a new 9-1-1 mapping coordinator at the meeting Tuesday.
Marlinton Town Council Rejects Hydrofracking Resolution
Heather Niday | February 8, 2012 | News
Concerned that it could stymie economic development in the town and surrounding area, the Marlinton Town Council says no to a resolution on Marcellus Shale hydrofracturing.
Pocahontas PSD Discusses Fourth Option For Linwood Area Sewage Plant
Heather Niday | February 8, 2012 | News
During a special meeting on Tuesday night, WWMI president David Rigby updated the board with the latest information on design alternatives, before the board selects an alternative on Thursday night.
Road Maintenance Is Proposed For The Laurel Fork Area
Heather Niday | February 8, 2012 | News
The public comment period on the proposal closes February 21. The project may get underway in June.
Bath Board of Supervisors Approves New Guidelines For Public Comment At Monthly Meetings
Heather Niday | February 8, 2012 | News
The new rules and guidelines will go into effect at their next meeting scheduled for February 14th, 2012.
Pocahontas County Commission Commits To Over $13,000 In Contributions At February Meeting
Heather Niday | February 8, 2012 | News
At their third of four contribution request meetings, the Commissioners pledge contributions to the Pocahontas Arts Coop, the Historic Preservation Project and Pearl S. Buck.
Tiffany White Is The Highland County Chamber Director
Heather Niday | February 7, 2012 | News
A Highland County native, White has spent the last few months learning the ropes from former Director Carolyn Pohowsky, who will now take over as Special Projects coordinator.
Martha Giddings Chosen To Fill Unexpired Pocahontas Board Of Education Position
Heather Niday | February 7, 2012 | News
After Leslie Cain stepped down from the Pocahontas Board of Education to run for the position of County Assessor, 7 people, including 4 official candidates, expressed their interest in completing her term that expires on June 30th.