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on November 24, 2010
In its visit to Pocahontas County High School last Friday, the board of education received information on the vocational programs, student achievements and academic progress at the LSIC (Local School Improvements Council) meeting.
on November 24, 2010
Board of education members and several parents were treated to an early Thanksgiving dinner Friday at Pocahontas County High School, courtesy of the students in the ProStart class.
on November 23, 2010
Hillsboro is moving ahead with its mission to determine its correct boundaries.
on November 23, 2010
There's a mystery to be solved at the Fran Manor apartment complex in Marlinton. Why would a landlord allow a nice apartment complex to deteriorate and sit vacant?
on November 23, 2010
The bitter fight over a sewage system for the Snowshoe-area entered a Public Service Commission (PSC) hearing room in Charleston on Monday morning, when an initial status conference in the legal action was held.
on November 18, 2010
The Pocahontas County Commission voted to fund a study of the county's water, both surface and ground supplies, at its meeting Tuesday.
on November 18, 2010
A new magistrate must be appointed to hear evidence against a former county commissioner and board of education employee, who stated in court Monday morning that the evidence against him is true.
on November 18, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
David Wayne Sharp, 48, of Marlinton, appeared in court November 9 on charges of public intoxication and providing alcohol to a minor. Bond was set at $150.
on November 18, 2010
After mulling over the information provided, the board of education approved Monday night the expulsion of a female student from Pocahontas County High School for up to one year for bringing a pill and marijuana to school and snorting the pill in the bathroom.
on November 18, 2010
The Pocahontas County Honor Corps recognized its Teacher of the Year and Officers of the Year during the Veterans Day dinner Thursday. Sheriff's deputies Troy McCoy and David Walton, far left, were recognized for their years of dedication to the protection of Pocahontas County.
on November 17, 2010
Ocala, Florida resident Vaughan Roberts is on a mission to honor fallen troops and remind citizens of their hard-earned right to vote. The former Navy gun crewman plans to play Taps at all of the nation's Veterans Administration (VA) cemeteries by Election Day 2012.
on November 17, 2010
A standing-room-only crowd attended the Marlinton council meeting on November 10 to express concern about proposed water rate increases.
on November 11, 2010
Magistrate Report
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on November 10, 2010
County gets two new ordinances
Pamela PrittEditor
on November 8, 2010
A fixture on the corner in downtown Marlinton for 60 years, French's Diner will close its doors on November 28.
on November 4, 2010
What started as a simple gift for their daughter 20 years ago has grown into a lucrative and fulfilling post-retirement trade for David "Woody" and Brenda Harman.
on November 4, 2010
A former county commissioner was charged with possession of computer data or computer programs belonging to another Thursday morning when he came to the Pocahontas County Courthouse.
on November 4, 2010
Pocahontas Memorial Hospitalﾒs board of directors will this week begin a series of strategic planning meetings targeting the financially ailing hospitalﾒs future as a ﾓgoing concern.ﾔThe board received results of a study that compares four scenarios, including:
on November 4, 2010
With only the three new members of council present at Monday nightﾒs meeting, Durbin council discussed a large tree on Fifth Avenue.
on November 4, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Leanne Mauree Holbert, 29, of Marlinton, was arrested October 29 on a charge of domestic battery. Bond was set at $2,500. She was released from jail October 30.