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Caves in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests will be closed in an attempt to halt the spread of White Nose Syndrome, a deadly disease affecting several species of bats, including the federally endangered Indiana Bat
Read MoreLisa Thompson with North Central Community Action works to help match workers with employers
Read MoreTwo of the three Highland County Supervisors vote to approve a zoning change for land in Monterey from residential to business. The change was made at the request of businessman Kevin Thornsbury, who hopes to bring economic development to the town.
Read MoreH1N1 or Swine Flu vaccine should be available in mid October, according to the Pocahontas County Health Department. The county Board of Education is already making plans to vaccinate students.
Read MoreFederal stimulus funding may help the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau get in to a new home in the not-too-distant future. Pocahontas County Commissioner Reta Griffith says the CVB is interested in applying for a share of the $832,000 in bonds available under the federal ARRA act.
Read MoreOn September 19th, the Friends of the Hillsboro Library are hosting a Literary Tour of WV Writers and their stories. The featured guest speaker for the evening is Monroe county native and author Belinda Anderson.
Read MorePamela McCurdy,a teacher at Hillsboro Elementary School, is upset that she missed the state banquet honoring teachers who’ve been selected for this recognition. Her husband says she feels let down by the Pocahontas County Board of Education and School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Law
Read MoreKevin Thornsbury wins support for his rezoning request from the council, and the Highland Medical Center prepares for expansion
Read MoreThe Cowpasture River Preservation Association is training county residents how to monitor the health of the river and it’s aquatic denizens
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