News
Bath Animal Welfare Foundation’s Thrift Shop Is Back In Business
Heather Niday | April 21, 2010 | News
The Foundation’s thrift shop and office were forced to move after a fire last November at their previous location in Bacova. Their new home is in Mitchelltown.
Healthy Smiles in Pocahontas
Heather Niday | April 20, 2010 | News
Hillsboro and Green Bank Elementary school kids get a colorful lesson about good dental health.
Highland EDA Tech Committee Talks Broadband and Wireless
Heather Niday | April 20, 2010 | News
The technology committee of the Highland Economic Development Authority met last week to prepare for a special meeting in May with Karen Jackson, Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Technology. Wireless phone service and broadband connection speeds topped the committee’s list of concerns.
Navy, National Guard Begin Helicopter Salvage Operation
Heather Niday | April 20, 2010 | News
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank is serving as the staging ground and command center for the airlift and transport of the wreckage of the Knighthawk helicopter that crashed near Cheat Mountain in February. Blackhawk and Chinook helicopter crews began landing at the observatory late Tuesday morning to prepare for the operation.
Beginners Quilting Course Offered At New River CTC
Heather Niday | April 19, 2010 | News
Have you always wanted to learn how to make a quilt? Now you can with help from two West Virginia quilting experts and New River Community and Technical College.
Three Candidates Interview For Pocahontas Superintendents Job
Heather Niday | April 19, 2010 | News
Three Principals interview for the Pocahontas County Superintendent of Schools position.
Marlinton Town Council Votes Against FEMA Buyouts
Heather Niday | April 17, 2010 | News
Concerned about losing town revenues and the impact on the flood control project, Marlinton Town Council voted against allowing FEMA to negotiate buyouts with property owners who have sustained repeated flood damage to their homes and businesses.
Professional Wastewater Engineer Proposes Alternative Design For Pocahontas Regional Wastewater Plant
Heather Niday | April 17, 2010 | News
David Rigby, a professional wastewater engineer from Virginia offers his observations and suggestions for a wastewater plant that would be half the cost of the proposal currently on the drawing board.
Bath Supervisors Listen To Funding Requests During April Meeting
Heather Niday | April 15, 2010 | News
Bath County Chamber of Commerce, Farmers Market and the Millboro Fire Dept are amoung those asking for assistance from the Bath County Board of Supervisors.
Hillsboro Council Appoints Hyer As Town Recorder
Heather Niday | April 15, 2010 | News
Hillsboro Town Council appointed Gail Hyer as its new recorder during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Hyer will fill the position vacated by Anne Walker, whom council named mayor in the wake of Mayor Richard Workman’s resignation.