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on April 11, 2013
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on April 11, 2013
Green Bank native Caroline McKean is one step closer to competing in the National ADDY Awards program after receiving a Silver ADDY Award on the local level in February.
on April 11, 2013
The third annual skatepark fundraiser on Saturday attracted skateboarders from all over. The event was held to raise money to build a skatepark at Stillwell, in hopes of providing a place for area skateboarders to hone their skill and hang out.
on April 6, 2013
Barbara Stanley, of Renick, has practiced and taught yoga for more than a dozen years. She owned a yoga studio in Lewisburg for four years, but struggled a bit and eventually closed the business in October of last year.
on April 6, 2013
Most people are familiar with common fermented drinks like wine and beer, or every day fermented foods like yogurt and cheese, but there are some more obscure fermented foodstuffs out there, and some folks are making them at home right here in Pocahontas County.
on April 5, 2013
If you're out and about this spring and you run into some new young faces feel free to stop and say “hi.” Pocahontas County welcomed a new group of temporary NCCC AmeriCorps volunteers March 13 — sponsored by the Pocahontas County Convention Visitors Bureau — and they've been keeping busy.
on April 5, 2013
Considering the unseasonably cold temperatures recently, it's hard to believe gardening season is right around the corner.
on April 5, 2013
During Tuesday morning's regular county commission meeting, acting commission president David Fleming read a letter the commission received from Senior Trooper J.W.
on April 4, 2013
Mayor Joe Smith reported to the Marlinton Town Coun- cil at its Monday night meeting that the annual spring clean-up for the town is scheduled to take place the second week of April – weather permitting.
on April 4, 2013
At the annual Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting Thursday, the organization honored both volunteers and businesses for the services they provide to the county.
on April 4, 2013
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on April 4, 2013
According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, the following cases were heard by Judge Joseph C. Pomponio, Jr., Wednesday, March 27:
on April 4, 2013
Neal Krakover is a Read Aloud volunteer at Hillsboro Elementary School. He is currently reading to the kindergarten class.
What are you reading in class?
on April 4, 2013
It took a little longer than she anticipated, but Marie Sharp finally figured out what she wanted to be – owner and operator of a primitive decorations store.
on March 28, 2013
Area fire departments have now reopened Rt. 250 in Frank to traffic. The road was closed due to a fully-engulfed structure fire. It is now safe to travel through Frank.
on March 28, 2013
At its meeting Monday night, the board of education discussed the pros and cons of moving Hillsboro Elementary School principal Ricky Sharp to Green Bank Elementary-Middle School in April instead of waiting for the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year.
on March 28, 2013
As they have done for decades, the Boy Scout troops, and now Girl Scout troops, gathered Saturday for the annual Pinewood Derby.
on March 28, 2013
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Darrell Kimbrew, 19, of Marlinton, was arrested March 22 by Deputy B.L. Kelly on a charge of destruction of property. Bond was set at $500.
on March 28, 2013
Visions of the past and predictions for the future were explored by county students Friday, March 15, at the county Social Studies Fair held at Pocahontas County High School.
on March 28, 2013
Morgantown author Steve Bodkins branched into Pocahontas County with his new book exploring the lost towns of this and Randolph County.
“Forgotten Towns, Pocahontas & Randolph Counties,” is Bodkins’ second book which reveals what life was like in the small towns of West Virginia.