News
Candidates For Marlinton Mayor Share The Stage For Meet The Candidates Forum
Heather Niday | May 30, 2011 | News
A Meet the Candidates Forum, sponsored by Go Marlinton and The Pocahontas Times, was held in Marlinton last week.
Highland County’s Memorial Day Event Is Saturday, May 28th In Monterey
Heather Niday | May 27, 2011 | News
This year’s Highland County Memorial Day observance on Saturday will be organized by the Stonewall Ruritan Club.
Two Former Pocahontas Residents Spearhead Efforts To Repave Mountain View Cemetery Roads
Heather Niday | May 27, 2011 | News
Dotty Cloonan Newcomer and Letcher Simmons hope to see the roads to the historic cemetery paved by this time next year.
Road Tips To Make Your Summertime Driving A Breeze
Heather Niday | May 27, 2011 | News
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer travel – follow these three simple tips to make sure your vehicle is road ready.
Diamond Triple C Ranch In Bath County Hosts Bridal Faire Saturday May 28th
Heather Niday | May 26, 2011 | News
Diamond Triple C Ranch will showcase antique bridal gowns, conduct workshops, and show you how to make the most of your wedding day on Saturday May 28 from noon til 3pm.
Highland Supervisors And Planning Commission Will Hold Joint Public Meeting On Draft Comprehensive Plan in July
Heather Niday | May 26, 2011 | News
After meeting to discuss the plan last week, the Supervisors and Planning Commission members feel it would be better to hold the public meeting after the beginning of the new fiscal year.
Legal Defense Expert Talks To Pocahontas County Commission About Marcellus Drilling
Heather Niday | May 26, 2011 | News
Ben Price, Projects Director for the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, talks to the Commissioners about potential Marcellus drilling in Pocahontas.
Blues Legend John Hammond Appearing At Virginia Blues and Jazz Festival At Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs
Heather Niday | May 25, 2011 | News
This year’s lineup also includes Chris Potter Underground, the Bert Carlson Quartet, Tizer, Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blow Out, the Duke Robillard Band and the Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble.
Durbin Library Barn Raisin’ Gets New Building Off To A Great Start
Heather Niday | May 25, 2011 | News
For many residents in northern Pocahontas County, it was a culmination of months, in some cases years, of work and fundraising – putting up the outside walls of what will become the new Durbin Library and Community Center.
Pocahontas County Is In Danger Of Losing Half A Million Dollars In Federal Funding Used For County Schools
Heather Niday | May 25, 2011 | News
Pocahontas County may lose $500,000 in funding for the County School System if the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act is not reauthorized.