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Board of Ed receives first Technology Committee report

April 10, 2014

At this week’s Pocahontas County School Board of Education meeting, board members received a report from the recently formed Technology Committee. The volunteer committee is comprised of some talented IT folks in the area who are working hard to improve computer and Internet access in Pocahontas County schools. NRAO business…

Bath Board of Supervisors working out details after disagreement over the process of making appointments to boards and commissions

April 9, 2014

The board is considering a written policy on the process, so all board members are on the same page

Bath Board of Supervisors Chairman Bruce McWilliams questioned about possible conflict of interest on vote in February

April 9, 2014

McWilliams voted to appoint John Loeffler to the Planning Commission. McWilliams sold his business to Loeffler in 2011 and is said to still have a significant equity partnership in the business with Loeffler

Fifth grade class relocating from MMS to MES

April 9, 2014

At the well-attended Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting Monday night, parents and school staff addressed board members regarding the issue of relocating the fifth grade class from Marlinton Middle School to Marlinton Elementary School. Stephanie Burns, recently recognized as Pocahontas County teacher of the year, addressed the board. “We’ve…

Highland FFA greenhouse reopens after extensive renovations

April 8, 2014

There will be a open house on Monday, April 14th to show off all the hard work done to create a welcoming garden space.

Workshop next week seeks to improve the well-being of area seniors

April 8, 2014

An informational workshop geared toward seniors and retirees is scheduled to be held in Marlinton next week. The program hopes to provide healthier lifestyle options for seniors. Cookie Doss, has been on the Pocahontas County Parks and Recreation Board of Directors for three or four years now. “The name of…

Lost and Found scheduled for Saturday’s 12th Annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree

April 7, 2014

  This Saturday’s 12th Annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree is going to feature some great old-time and bluegrass artists. One of the bands folks will have a chance to meet and hear is Lost and Found. Allan Mills, from the Woolwine, Virginia area, is the original bass player in Lost and…

PCFL gets new VISTA

April 7, 2014

  The Pocahontas County Free Library network has a new VISTA volunteer helping out. Christine Holsinger is originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. She studied biology at VCU before her arrival here, and she said it was the laid back atmosphere that attracted her to the area. “I guess I just like…

Bath County High School will have an eighth grade spelling bee next year

April 5, 2014

The Recorder newspaper offers to sponsor and coordinate planning for the bee

Building permit fees investigation comes up again at Bath Board of Supervisors town hall meeting

April 2, 2014

Local contractor asks for written apology from Bath supervisor, saying damage and harm was done by the investigation, where no wrongdoing was found

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