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Caves And Abandoned Mines On Forest Service Lands Closed To Protect Bats
Heather Niday | September 17, 2009 | News
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
Help For Job Seekers In Pocahontas County
Heather Niday | September 17, 2009 | News
Lisa Thompson with North Central Community Action works to help match workers with employers
Highland Supervisors Approve Rezoning Request
Heather Niday | September 16, 2009 | News
Two 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.
Pocahontas County Schools Prepare For Swine Flu
Heather Niday | September 16, 2009 | News
H1N1 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.
Pocahontas County To Be Designated “Recovery Zone”
Heather Niday | September 16, 2009 | News
Federal 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.
Hillsboro Library Offers A Literary Tour Of West Virginia
Heather Niday | September 15, 2009 | News
On 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.
Fun, Food, And Education At BARC Electric Cooperatives Energy Expo
Heather Niday | September 15, 2009 | News
Energy conservation information, bucket rides, prizes, pole climbs, music and kids activities are all planned for the BARC Electric Energy Expo, Saturday, September 19th
2010 Pocahontas County Teacher Of The Year Not Told She’d Won The Honor
Heather Niday | September 15, 2009 | News
Pamela 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
Bath County Begins Work On New Tourism Plan
Heather Niday | September 14, 2009 | News
Bath Supervisors lay out the first steps of planning development for the new tourism plan at their September meeting
Hillsboro Water And Sewer Rates Could Rise If Town Applies For Federal Stimulus Money
Heather Niday | September 14, 2009 | News
The town could use the funds for needed repairs and maintenance of current water and sewer facilities. However, to get the money could mean a more than $10.00 water rate hike for town residents