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Bath School Discusses Ways To Reduce Runoff From High School
Heather Niday | April 9, 2010 | News
Jeff Strasser of the Athletic Booster Club proposes a drainage plan with the cost to be divided between the school, the booster club and Faith Covenant Family Church.
Highland Supervisors Agree To Return Land To Botkin
Heather Niday | April 9, 2010 | News
A three-quarter parcel of land used for the Stonewall School district until 1940 will be returned to Highland resident Kim Botkin.
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Ready To Sell Off Home Health Division
Heather Niday | April 9, 2010 | News
Currently, a handful of firms are buying up home health practices across the state of West Virginia, according to PMH Director Don Muhlenthaler. One of these firms, Amedisys, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has made an attractive offer on PMH Home Health.
How To Help Those Affected By Montcoal Mining Tragedy
Heather Niday | April 9, 2010 | News
You can help those affected by the mine explosion in Montcoal, WV with a contribution through the WV Council of Churches.
Pocahontas Commissioners Review Courthouse Options
Heather Niday | April 9, 2010 | News
Upgrade, relocate or build. Those were the three options presented to Pocahontas County Commissioners by the designers at WYK and Associates to address space and safety concerns in the courthouse during Tuesday’s commission meeting.
Former Deputy Pleads Guilty in Bad Check Case
Heather Niday | April 7, 2010 | News
Former Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Wilfong pleaded guilty in circuit court on Tuesday to two counts of attempting to obtain goods by false pretense.
Five Indicted By Pocahontas Grand Jury
Heather Niday | April 7, 2010 | News
The Pocahontas County Grand Jury returned indictments against 5 individuals Tuesday. Charges range from repeat DUI offenses to soliciting a minor.
Highland BOS Talks Roads and Budget
Heather Niday | April 7, 2010 | News
Two public hearings and a visit from the president of Blue Ridge Community College were the highlights of Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Highland Board of Supervisors. The meeting started with a report from Virginia Department of Transportation acting residency administrator Jeremy Mason.
Two Forest Fires in Bath and Alleghany Counties
Heather Niday | April 7, 2010 | News
The US Forest Service is battling two forest fires – one in Bath County and one in Alleghany County. Officials hope that tomorrow’s rainy forecast will aid containment efforts.
Little Switzerland Strutters Sponsors Kids Fishing Day April 24
Heather Niday | April 6, 2010 | News
This free event is being put on for children 15 and under and is being held Saturday, April 24, at Rainbow Farm, on Halterman Hollow Road, just off route 220, north of Monterey. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the events start at 10 a.m.