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The need for relief for Haitians following a devastating earthquake remains great. But the Virginia State Police warns that some well-meaning Virginians could get taken in by scam artists. They offer some tips to protect your identity and bank account while still helping those in need.
An recent editorial in the local newspaper sparks a sharp reaction from County Commission President Martin Saffer during the Commissioners Corner program on Allegheny Mountain Radio
During “Commissioners Corner” on Feb 13th, the Pocahontas County Commissioners responded to a recent editorial by Pam Pritt, editor of the Pocahontas Times. Here, in an excerpt from the program, is the full conversation.
The Pocahontas Public Service District Board lets Thrasher Engineering water expert Randy Watson explain the need to go ahead with a project to fix leaky water pipes in the Bartow-Frank-Durbin system. A handful of people turned out on a cold and snowy evening to offer their input.
Public hearings on the meals tax and the fire and security alarm ordinance will were moved to the March Supervisors meeting due to bad weather. A recently discovered 1997 alarm ordinance will be compared to the newly drafted one. The Supervisors did address other matters and appointments at their shortened meeting earlier this week.
WV Governor Joe Manchin is requesting federal help for counties hit hard by the Dec 18th storm.
Many descendents of Highlands first 131 pioneers still live in area, 250 years after the county was settled. The Highland Historical Society is celebrating that history during this years’ Maple Festival.
Intrawest has entered into an agreement to sell Sandestin, a golfing resort in Florida, in hopes of raising enough cash to forestall an auction of the rest of its assets on Feb 19th.
Warm Springs postmaster Paula Connor experienced a first during last weekend’s storm.