News
Virginia Governor Extends State Tax Deadline For Those Affected By Severe Storms
Heather Niday | April 21, 2011 | News
Taxpayers in seventeen Virginia counties affected by severe storms in early April may qualify for a 30 day extension on filing state taxes. Bath, Augusta and Rockbridge Counties are included in the list.
Reading Consultant Eager To Continue Work With Pocahontas County Teachers
Heather Niday | April 21, 2011 | News
Katherine Snyder tells the Pocahontas County Board of Education that she is having a positive impact improving the reading skills of the County’s Children. And she enjoys sharing her skills, tools and techniques with the county’s teachers.
Highland County Supervisors And School Board Struggling To Balance 2011-2012 School Budget
Heather Niday | April 21, 2011 | News
State cuts and an increase in retirement payments are putting the squeeze on Highland County schools. With the smallest county population in Virginia and one of the smallest school systems, the County struggles to meet state education standards and keep good teachers.
Cass Based Film Allows Film Maker To Pay Homage To His Families Homestead
Heather Niday | April 19, 2011 | News
Film maker JT Arbogast will bring his story about family, along with a film crew, to Pocahontas County later this year.
Goodwill Industries Opens Donation Center In Highland County
Heather Niday | April 19, 2011 | News
A recycling project begun by Americorps Vista volunteer Sarah Harman leads to the establishment of a Goodwill donation center in Monterey. The center had its grand opening on April 16th.
Bath Supervisors Issue County Disaster Declaration After Heavy April Rains
Heather Niday | April 19, 2011 | News
Flooding on April 12 causes significant damage in the Burnsville and Williamsville areas.
Pocahontas County Sheriff Wants Contract With The Town Of Marlinton For Town Law Enforcement
Heather Niday | April 18, 2011 | News
Sheriff David Jonese tells the Marlinton Town Council that his department is already handling most of the law enforcement duties for the Town; he’d just like to make if official.
Bath Supervisors Urged To Lower One Tax And Raise Another
Heather Niday | April 18, 2011 | News
Speakers suggested raising the meals tax and lowering the real estate tax rate in an effort to soften the blow of higher real estate taxes.
Noticeable Changes Are Occuring In The National Forest
Heather Niday | April 15, 2011 | News
The George Washington-Jefferson National Forest must balance work with anticipated levels of funding. As funding levels decline, the amount of goods and services may decline.
Bluegrass At The Pocahontas Opera House Benefits Abused And Neglected Kids
Heather Niday | April 15, 2011 | News
Local musicians will play great music for a great cause on Friday, April 22nd at the Opera House in Marlinton.