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Hayfields State Park – July Events
Scott Smith | July 9, 2026 | News
Full activity brochure posted with this story
Working With the Machine: Mark LaFountain on AI, Design, and Adaptation
Danny Cardwell | July 8, 2026 | News
A local creative professional reflects on the technology behind a larger shift now reaching western Virginia By Danny Cardwell | Allegheny Mountain Radio For nearly two years, Allegheny Mountain Radio has been following one central question: What happens when the infrastructure powering artificial intelligence moves beyond Northern Virginia and begins reaching rural communities? That question…
Pocahontas Sheriff’s Office Hires First Ever Female Deputy Sheriff
Tim Walker | July 7, 2026 | News
Three new Pocahontas County Deputy Sheriffs took their oath of office on July 7th. The three include the first ever female Pocahontas County Deputy Sheriff, Aleea Carr. The other two new deputies are Sean Sharp and Stephen Simmons.
West Virginia Flood Insurance Program Requires New County Ordinance
Tim Walker | July 7, 2026 | News
Rebinski, with the other commissioners concurring, indicated that they had no choice but to pass the ordinance and trust her word that they would reexamine the areas at the tannery in Frank.
New BOE Members Including New Board President & Vice-President Seated
Tim Walker | July 6, 2026 | News
Connie Rose accepted the nomination, and was elected Board President, Regina Hall was elected Board President.
Jeanette Wagner Appointed as New Principal at Pocahontas County High school
Tim Walker | July 2, 2026 | News
Wagner had been the Assistant Principal/Special Education Supervisor at the school, and has had many years’ experience in various teaching positions.
Hillsboro Mayor Gail Siers Appointed to Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority
Tim Walker | July 1, 2026 | News
Siers has been among the group of citizens who want to see other options besides just building a transfer station put out on an open bid.
Pocahontas BOE Denies PCHS Staff Role in Selecting Principal
Tim Walker | June 30, 2026 | News
Sam Gibson made a motion to not hire Michael McWilliams as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director for County-Wide Secondary Schools. His motion did not receive a second, causing it to fail and as a result, McWilliams was hired with Gibson’s vote being the only “no” vote.
SWA Awaiting Engineers Report on How Long Landfill Can Continue to Operate
Tim Walker | June 25, 2026 | News
That additional time could be very critical for the county
Hearing the Story: John Wesley ME Church, In Their Own Words
Danny Cardwell | June 25, 2026 | News
Hearing the Story: John Wesley ME Church, In Their Own Words by Danny Cardwell On Juneteenth, Bath County marked the beginning of a new chapter for the historic John Wesley ME Church — the future home of the Museum of West Warm Springs and Meeting House. We were there with microphones running, and now you…