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The people you meet having keys made or buying nails and drill bits at 8 o’clock on a Thursday morning can be a crowd ready to talk, and with something to say. We ducked into Richardson’s Hardware – the busiest spot in dowtown Marlinton early on a Thursday – to find out what people are thinking about as they get ready to go to the polls.

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Enrollment in Pocahontas County schools has declined steadily over the past few years, and it’s down against this year, by 45 students.

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The president of the Future Farmers of America at Pocahontas County High School wants to know why she doesn’t have an agriculture teacher. Senior Kelsey Beverage told the Board of Education and School Superintendent she and her fellow FFA members need a real, full-time teacher, and soon.

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There’s a brand new coat of bright red paint on the Main Street storefront of the Tri-Fold Youth Center in Marlinton. But that’s just the beginning.

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Pisgah Presbyterian Church celebrates its 175th anniversary this weekend. Tate Swecker, of the Highland Historical Society, tells the story of the congregation.

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This Saturday, the radio broadcasting community in the Allegheny Highlands gathers at Mill Gap, Va., for a day of recognition of the many volunteers who bring radio to you every day – from people who host shows and spin records to those who make sure the mail gets brought in and stations are stocked with the supplies they need to those who bring you the play by play on your favorite local ballgames.

You can meet them Saturday at the Mill Gap Ruritan Grounds.

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Pocahontas County High School senior Michelle Holstine would ordinarily be out in the woods before dawn, taking advantage of hunting season, during her Thanksgiving Break.

This year, she’ll be up before dawn alright – but in New York City, preparing to help lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade down Broadway.

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Pocahontas County High School senior Michelle Holstine would ordinarily be out in the woods before dawn, taking advantage of hunting season, during her Thanksgiving Break.

This year, she’ll be up before dawn alright – but in New York City, preparing to help lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade down Broadway.

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Pocahontas County High School senior Michelle Holstine would ordinarily be out in the woods before dawn, taking advantage of hunting season, during her Thanksgiving Break. This year, she’ll be up before dawn alright – but in New York City, preparing to help lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade down Broadway.

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It wasn’t on the agenda, but Pocahontas County Board of Education President Kenneth Vance said another position had to be created for a Kindergarten teacher at Green Bank Elementary School.

The school has two students too many for one Kindergarten classroom and until Monday night’s board meeting, had no permanent solution.

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