News
Bath School Board Members Expect Big Budget Cuts Next Year – But Don’t Know Yet How Bad They May Be
Heather Niday | March 4, 2010 | News
Bath County School Board members are in limbo until the state releases solid figures on the budget cuts.
Extreme Winter Weather Hampers Forest Service Improvements At Lake Moomaw
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
Some Lake Moomaw campgrounds may open late this spring, because improvements
have been delayed.
Winter Weather Has Been Hard On Maple Producers
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
This winter hasn’t just been hard on people and wildlife – it’s been a challenge for local maple syrup producers as well.
Highland County School Board Facing Dire Cuts
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
The school board faces hard decisions in dealing with a $250,000 shortfall in next years’ budget. Superintendent Percy Nowlin says if the county has to cut teachers, the school could lose state accreditation.
Durbin Town Council Meets With Sewer Project Engineers Later This Month
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
Council members will interview three engineering firms later this month to determine which one will take on the task of repairing sewer lines in Durbin.
Pocahontas Water Resource Group Refocuses Under Direction Of New Vista
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
The Pocahontas Water Resource Task Force seemed to falter a bit after Vista volunteer Damin Altizer left. But under the leadership of new Vista volunteer Lynmarie Knight, it’s re-engergized.
Tiffany Armstrong From Doe Hill Is The 52nd Maple Queen
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
Tiffany rises to the top in a group of poised and talented young women.
Pocahontas County Commission Rejects Spruce Knob Seneca Telephone Funding Request
Heather Niday | March 3, 2010 | News
The Commission votes to offer financial support to bring an Americorps team to the county. But at the same meeting, Commissioners decide not to fund a local telephone co-op in pursuit of broadband access for the county.
Pocahontas County Schools Superintendent Will Face Similar Challenges In Wood County
Heather Niday | February 26, 2010 | News
Dr. Patrick Law is leaving Pocahontas to take the school Supertintendents job in Wood County. He’ll face similar challenges, albeit in a much larger school system.
Create Pocahontas Addresses Quality Of Life Issues
Heather Niday | February 26, 2010 | News
Through Create Pocahontas, people from around the county are moving forward with ideas and success stories about education, local foods, the arts and other quality of life issues for Pocahontas County.