News
PCHS Storytellers Travel To New York City To Share Tales Of Appalachia
Heather Niday | October 1, 2010 | News
Five theater students from Pocahontas County HS travel to New York City this weekend to present their stories in the “Performing the World” competition.
Garth Newel Welcomes New Executive Director Richard Riley
Heather Niday | October 1, 2010 | News
Richard Riley came on board September 13 and he’s excited about all that Garth Newel has to offer. Everyone is welcome to stop by Wednesday October 6 from 5 to 7pm to meet Riley at a Community Open House.
Pocahontas PSD Hires Environmental Lawyer
Heather Niday | October 1, 2010 | News
The Pocahontas County Public Service District votes to hire Lewisburg Attorney William Turner.
DeLayne Rhea Remembers The First Pocahontas Football Team
Heather Niday | September 29, 2010 | News
DeLayne Rhea was a also a member of the first Pocahontas Warriors football team, a team that, minus the freshman players, was made up of ex-Marlinton, Green Bank, and Hillsboro High School students. He says the kids adjusted to the combined team better than their parents.
Bath Old Dairy Heritage Festival Brings County History To Life
Heather Niday | September 29, 2010 | News
The Festival features historian and author Rick Armstrong, archaeologist Carole Nash and a fun contra dance, which is similar to square dancing.
Pocahontas Health Dept Wants To Make Sure All County 7th Graders Are Vaccinated
Heather Niday | September 29, 2010 | News
Health Dept Nurse Linda McCoy and School Nurse Jenny Friel roll out a new state program for the Board of Education.
Big Hollow Fire Continues To Burn Near Millboro Springs
Heather Niday | September 28, 2010 | News
The fire, thought to be started by a lightning strike Wednesday night, has consumed 117 acres. Recent rains are helping, but the fire may not be completely contained until next week.
Lady Warrior Volleyball Team Successful In Petersburg
Heather Niday | September 28, 2010 | News
The Lady Warrior Volleyball team traveled to Petersburg for a Potomac Valley Conference competition and brought home a couple of wins. Thanks to Green Bank Elementary Middle School Principal Ruth Bland for this report.
PCHS Grad Terry Barb Remembers Riding The Bus To Her New High School
Heather Niday | September 28, 2010 | News
When the new Pocahontas County High School opened, Terry Barb could no longer walk to school, she had to ride a bus. It was just one of the adjustments she made as part of the first graduating class of PCHS 40 years ago.
Keeping The Cowpasture River Clean Is A Semi-Annual Event
Heather Niday | September 28, 2010 | News
Of course, you can do your part to keep the river clean all year round, but at least twice a year, dedicated volunteers do a thorough cleanup.