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Cyclosporiasis In West Virginia, Latest Facts
Tim Walker | July 30, 2026 | News
A word to the wise is to be very careful in handling and preparing any raw produce, especially lettuce.
Highland Women’s Retreat To Be Held In August – Pt.1
Scott Smith | July 29, 2026 | News
We spoke with the event organizer, Kalunyahawi Traveler
Pocahontas Schools Satisfy State’s Special Education Compliance
Tim Walker | July 28, 2026 | News
That letter officially closes the schools’ Special Education State of Emergency.
Virginia State Corporation Commission Press Release – Deceptive Healthcare Plans
Nick Mullins | July 28, 2026 | News
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against two companies – Innovative Partners LP (doing business as Innovative Health Plan and Healthcare Plan) and American Collective LP (doing business as ACLP Health Plan) – alleging they misled consumers who bought plans in 2026.
Consumers who bought one of the plans may have to pay almost the full cost of treatment for doctor or hospital visits. More than 900 Virginians were affected, according to the court-appointed receiver in the case.
Inaugural Future Forward Awards Announced
Scott Smith | July 24, 2026 | News
Awards are designed to recognize both career success and civic impact
Engineers Determine Pocahontas Landfill Life Extended By 1.9 years
Tim Walker | July 23, 2026 | News
This will push the closing date of the landfill up to sometime in 2028.
Night Out Against Crime Returns to Bath County July 25
Danny Cardwell | July 22, 2026 | News
Night Out Against Crime Returns to Bath County July 25 For more than a decade, the Bath County Sheriff’s Office has set aside one day a year to be something other than a badge and a traffic stop. On Saturday, July 25, Night Out Against Crime returns to Bath County High School — with free…
Pocahontas Commissioners Struggle with Parks and Recreation Budget Shortfalls
Tim Walker | July 22, 2026 | News
Commission President John Rebinski said they will likely need to adjust the amount of Hotel/Motel Tax money Parks and Recreation receives, perhaps by adjusting their cap up higher, but they will need some time to figure the best way to do that.
State Takeover of Pocahontas Schools Almost Happened in Summer of 2025
Tim Walker | July 16, 2026 | News
Dr. Williams went on to explain that to avoid a state takeover, she had to agree to, and promise to ensure that not only were the discrepancies between the way we handled things like special education and the way the state requires it to be handled, be corrected but that the Pocahontas County Schools also needed to replace the traditional ways the schools have been run, both academically and regarding both personnel and financial management, with strict adherence to state policies.