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Highland County Supervisors Struggle To Balance County Budget
Heather Niday | April 1, 2011 | News
Increases in the Highland school budget will require the Supervisors to take some creative measures to balance this year’s county budget.
Williams River Road Closure Lifted
Heather Niday | March 31, 2011 | News
The road is currently open to allow access to fishing on the river, but may be closed again temporarily to finish repairs on potholes and a large sinkhole.
Pocahontas County Sheriffs Auxiliary Advisory Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
Heather Niday | March 31, 2011 | News
The Advisory Board hopes the Auxiliary will help promote a positive image of the Pocahontas County Sheriffs’ Department in the county.
Highland Vista Volunteer Sarah Harman’s Recycling Project A Big Hit With County Residents
Heather Niday | March 31, 2011 | News
Sarah Harman’s recycling project for old computers and electronic items received over 1.5 tons of donations and may lead to a Goodwill collection station in Monterey.
Public Hearing On 2011 Green Box Fees Draws Few People
Heather Niday | March 31, 2011 | News
Some complain about the fees, but very few turned out to comment during a meeting of the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority Wednesday night.
Twenty Pocahontas County Students Going To State Social Studies Fair
Heather Niday | March 30, 2011 | News
They’re the kids behind 13 different social studies projects – the most that have made it to state competition in several years.
Tap Your Toes Along With Upriver Music At The Bath County Library
Heather Niday | March 30, 2011 | News
The library is presenting a performance by Upriver, who play Celtic, Appalachian Mountain Music, Folk and Bluegrass all while talking about the rich history of the Allegheny Mountain region. They perform Thursday night, March 31, at 7pm at the Bath County Library in Warm Springs – admission is free.
Durbin Water Project To Start Soon
Heather Niday | March 30, 2011 | News
The project to improve water lines in Durbin could start as early as the first week of April.
Bath Bluegrass Jamboree Welcomes The Church Sisters
Heather Niday | March 29, 2011 | News
Fifteen year old twins, Sarah and Savannah, will delight the audience with beautiful harmony on both gospel and bluegrass tunes.
Pocahontas County Board of Education Seeks Community Input
Heather Niday | March 29, 2011 | News
The Pocahontas County Board of Education wants to hear from you. To get it, meetings are planned for the south, central and northern parts of the County, with hopes that residents will come out to talk about school issues.