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Highland Supervisors Talk Tourism With Chamber
Heather Niday | December 23, 2010 | News
Carolyn Pohowsky, Chair of the Highland Economic Development Authority Tourism Subcommittee, made a report to the Board of Supervisors at their work session on December 21st.
Pocahontas Drug Court Causing Some Confusion For Commissioners & Community Corrections
Heather Niday | December 23, 2010 | News
The drug court, recently started in Pocahontas, is causing some confusion over where to put the money the court generates and who controls it.
Library Services For Two Pocahontas County Elementary Schools May Get Cut
Heather Niday | December 23, 2010 | News
Without an infusion of money from the Pocahontas County Board of Education, the McClintic and Hillsboro county libraries may have no choice but to cut off library services to elementary school children.
Blue Grass Area Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
Heather Niday | December 23, 2010 | News
The judging is done and now it’s time to announce the winners.
Jacob Meck Gets Approval To Expand Business In Green Bank
Heather Niday | December 23, 2010 | News
Entrepreneurs Jacob and Melinda Meck ask the Commission for a little more land to expand their thriving businesses.
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Joins Partners In Health
Heather Niday | December 17, 2010 | News
The hospital’s Board of Trustees votes to become a member of the Partners In Health Network that includes a number of hospitals and clinics in West Virginia.
Bath Supervisors Want Wind Ordinance Input From County Residents
Heather Niday | December 17, 2010 | News
Bath County is considering a small wind energy ordinance and wants input from county residents. At the December Bath Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board tabled action again on the ordinance and scheduled a January work session with the planning commission and, hopefully, the public.
Bath Supervisors Approve Funding To Keep Airport Operating Through End Of Fiscal Year
Heather Niday | December 16, 2010 | News
The Bath Board of Supervisors votes to supply the airport with $20,000 to keep it operating through the end of the fiscal year. To help cut expenses, the airport will operate with reduced staffing through the winter months.
Pocahontas Grand Jury Indicts Five During December 2010 Session
Heather Niday | December 16, 2010 | News
Three of the five indicted individuals face very serious charges carrying lengthy prison terms.
Fourth Annual Christmas Bird Count Scheduled For January
Heather Niday | December 15, 2010 | News
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