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Pocahontas Memorial Chief Financial Officer Marvina Irvine says while the figures look bad on paper, the hospital is not in danger of closing it’s doors
Virginia’s Dept of Historic Resources and Highland New Wind Development will face off once again before the Virginia State Corporation Commission in October. At issue is how Highland New Wind Development’s wind turbine project may impact viewsheds from civil war battlefield Camp Allegheny in Pocahontas County.
Highland Head Librarian Tomi Harold says volunteers are needed to help get the books ready and to help with sales during the Hand and Harvest festival in Monterey on Oct 9th and 10th. As an added bonus, volunteers get first pick of the books!
Pocahontas County Commissioners are anxiously awaiting the outcome of a regulatory hearing in neighboring Virginia. The Virginia State Corporation Commission is considering arguments from Highland New Wind Development and the Virginia Dept of Historic Resources
Bath County Service Authority Administrator Gene Phillips says the bacteria was found during routine monthly tests. He says despite the finding, the water is safe to drink for the majority of Bath County residents.
After watching construction of the store all summer, the new Dollar General store in Green Bank finally opens.
Highland Center Director Betty Mitchell is excited to see renovations begin on the historic building
Acting Executive Director Richard Ellard says the GVEDC is in its best financial shape ever. And that’s reassuring considering it’s the lead economic development agency for Pocahontas County
Virginia Tech will develop the plan with lots of input from the Bath County community
Greenbrier Valley Red Cross Executive Director Walter Lockhart held an informational meeting about Swine Flu in Marlinton. Pocahontas County Health Nurse Linda McCoy believes there’s a good chance it will arrive in the county during this fall/winter season.