News
Highland County Economic Development Authority Challenged To Find Ways To Increase County Population
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
The Highland County Economic Development Authority will have to step up its efforts in order to meet the challenge from state Department of Education officials to increase county population.
Bath Supervisors Approve Change To County Employee Health Insurance
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
The Bath Supervisors will stay with the same healthcare provider, and even though the plan will be more expensive for employees and the county, the increase is much less than it would be if they stayed with the current plan.
PSC Gives Conditional Approval Of Rigby Plan For Snowshoe Sewer Plant
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
The West Virginia Public Service Commission has given the Pocahontas County Public Service District permission to pursue a decentralized regional sewer project for the Snowshoe area, but with conditions.
Plans For Frost Fest Begin To Take Shape
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
The first Frost Fest celebration is scheduled for this fall in conjunction with the Huntersville Traditions Day.
Cowpasture River Preservation Association Offers Summer Rain Barrel Workshop
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
The Cowpasture River Preservation Association will offer watershed education and rain barrel making at a workshop this summer.
Marlinton Town Council Puzzled Over Water Leak On Second Ave
Heather Niday | May 13, 2011 | News
Standing water on Second Avenue in Marlinton causes consternation for Mayor Dennis Driscoll and Town Council members.
Bath County School Board Moves Entire Pre-School Program To Valley Elementary Starting Fall of 2011
Heather Niday | May 11, 2011 | News
The decision means that the Pre-school program will no longer be offered at Millboro Elementary. And the board approves changes to the school calendar for the remainder of the school year, designating June 10th as the day of the school year for students.
Bath Supervisors Raise County Meals Tax To Four Percent
Heather Niday | May 11, 2011 | News
The Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to raise the tax from 1% to 4%.
The board also continues to debate the proposed real estate tax rate for next fiscal year.
Pocahontas County Sheriff Wants To Make A Dent In County Drug Trade
Heather Niday | May 11, 2011 | News
Sheriff David Jonese enlisted some expert help in the form of a former criminal defense lawyer to make sure drug arrests result in felony convictions.
Pocahontas County Drug Raid Nabs 18 People
Heather Niday | May 10, 2011 | News
In the planning for months, an early morning drug raid by the Pocahontas County Sheriffs dept and the US Forest Service, results in 18 arrests.