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An Unexpected Parade Win Prepares Pocahontas Co Warrior Band For Competition At The Forest Festival
Heather Niday | October 2, 2009 | News
PCHS Band Director Ryan Ullman was pleasantly surprised when his mostly freshman band took the top parade honors at the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood
Civil War Dedication Ceremony Is A Highlight Of 2009 Huntersville Traditions Day
Heather Niday | October 2, 2009 | News
12 Tennessee Civil War soldiers will be honored during a dedication service on Saturday, Oct 3rd, during the annual Huntersville Traditions Day celebrations
House Votes For Marlinton Flood Wall Project
Heather Niday | October 2, 2009 | News
A bill authorizing 1.4 million dollars for the Marlinton Flood Wall project passes in the US House of Representatives – now it goes to the Senate for consideration.
Monterey Town Council Discusses Expansion Plans Of Highland Medical Center
Heather Niday | October 2, 2009 | News
Some Monterey residents think the town should make a “gift” of the extra land needed for expansion to the Highland Medical Center. Medical center Director Dr. D. Bradley Drawbaugh says he’s humbled by the offer.
No Coliform Bacteria Found In Follow-Up Testing In Bath County Water Samples
Heather Niday | October 2, 2009 | News
Routine water samples collected in Bath County in August showed the presence of Coliform Bacteria, although the public was in no danger, according to the Bath Co Service Authority. Follow up water samples tested in September have tested negative for the bacteria.
WV Student Discovers New Astronomical Object
Heather Niday | October 1, 2009 | News
Lucas Bolyard, from Harrison County, WV, has discovered a previously unknown neutron star as part of the Pulsar Search Collaboratory, a joint project of the NRAO and WVU
Pamela McCurdy Recognized As Pocahontas County Teacher Of The Year
Heather Niday | October 1, 2009 | News
Pocahontas County School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Law belatedly recognizes the Hillsboro Elementary teacher for her exemplary work with kids
Pocahontas Schools Do Well On Westest Two
Heather Niday | October 1, 2009 | News
Maria Busick, Director of Federal Programs for Pocahontas County Schools, is pleased that no county schools are on the improvement list after completing the rigorous WV Westest Two. The test is given to students across the state to guage their level of learning.
General Lee Comes To Huntersville Traditions Day
Heather Niday | October 1, 2009 | News
Hunterville’s annual celebration of history and old-time crafts kicks off this weekend with a visit from Civil War icon, General Robert E. Lee, portrayed by Hinton, WV re-enactor Al Stone at the old Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas Doctor Sentenced To Three Years For Medical Fraud
Heather Niday | October 1, 2009 | News
Convicted of 29 counts of medical fraud in 2008, Dr. John C. Sharp is sentenced in Federal Court in Elkins