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on October 11, 2012
Marlinton Middle School sixth and eighth grade students channeled Robin Hood and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, as they participated in the month-long archery program this September.
The program was funded by a grant from the Snowshoe Foundation.
on October 11, 2012
The nationwide Red Ribbon Week initiative aims to encourage families to talk about drug use prevention. This year, the 27th annual Red Ribbon Week is hosting a contest for families who will decorate their homes relating to this year's theme, “The Best Me is Drug Free.”
on October 4, 2012
Representatives press importance of NRAO
Senators Rockefeller and Manchin and Congressman Rahall continue efforts to maintain facility’s future operations
on October 4, 2012
Judge James Rowe presided over one hearing in Pocahontas County Circuit Court Wednesday, September 26, according to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr.
As a result of that hearing, Rowe dismissed a charge of child abuse resulting in bodily injury against Danny Lambert on Thursday, Carr said.
on October 4, 2012
Change has been the by-word at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital over the past couple of years and the Board of Directors were told at Thursday night’s meeting that more changes are in the works.
on October 4, 2012
Pamela Pritt
Editor
on October 4, 2012
The Northern Pocahontas County Community Wellness committee met September 26 at the NRAO Science Center to discuss further plans in using the annex building at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School as a temporary site for the wellness center.
on October 4, 2012
The board of education visited Green Bank Elementary-Middle School Monday night for the first LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting of the year.
Committee heads presented information and gave updates on programs at the school.
on October 4, 2012
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Natasha Elaine Trainer, 22, of Marlinton, appeared in court September 25 on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond was set at $100.
on October 4, 2012
The Green Bank Artisans Cooperative Gallery reopened its doors Saturday after a few months of repair and restructuring.
When some co-op members decided to focus on the 4th Street Gallery in Marlinton, the upper end members made the choice to start over.
on October 4, 2012
Parents and faculty at Green Bank Elementary-Middle School shared concerns at the board of education public forum Monday night, over the inequality students face.
Julie Dillon, parent of two, inquired as to the difference in the math program at Green Bank and Marlinton Middle School.
on October 4, 2012
AT&T cellular service has been temporarily scaled back on Snowshoe Mountain. According to Mike Holstine, business manager at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the service provider began a revision of all of its cellular distribution towers about three years ago.
on October 4, 2012
He definitely does not look like a poet. Or a nurse. More like a biker or bear hunter — but looks can be deceiving.
on October 4, 2012
Snowshoe resident and rate-payer Ira Maupin read a letter, on behalf of area resident Bob Forrest, in support of Waste Water Management, Inc. and engineer Dr. David Rigby, at the Public Service District's regular monthly meeting.
on October 4, 2012
Marlinton Town Council members addressed a busy agenda Monday night at its regular monthly meeting.
In the mayor's report, Mayor Joe Smith said there was a major sewage problem at Fran Manor a few months ago.
on October 2, 2012
It was a bittersweet day Saturday for the cast and crew of the Cass-based movie “Angel’s Perch.” The group gathered at the Artist’s Gallery in Green Bank for the shoot for the movie about a man who returns home to assist his grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.
on September 27, 2012
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, Judge James Rowe held hearings in Pocahontas County on Friday, September 21.
on September 27, 2012
Are you feeling isolated because of a life-controlling problem – addiction, overeating, gambling, bad relationship, newly divorced, stressed from caregiving?
Help is just around the corner for all women who suffer from any number of problems.
on September 27, 2012
The Pocahontas County Sheriff's Department hosted the third annual Sheriff's Kids Camp in Marlinton Saturday.
on September 27, 2012
Concerned citizens and state officials met at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank Sunday to discuss the continued fight to save the Green Bank facility from the National Science Foundation’s recommendation of divestiture.