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on January 13, 2010
The President of the United States thinks Sam Rose should be accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy this fall. So do Senator Robert Byrd and Congressman Nick Rahall.
on January 13, 2010
It's a zero year so it's that time again.ﾠ The US Census Bureau faces the daunting task of counting more than 300 million people and is recruiting temporary employees to help out.
on January 13, 2010
Governor Manchin declared a state of emergency after the big storm a couple of weeks ago, but you wouldn't have known it in Pocahontas County.
on January 13, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
In Magistrate Janet Kershner-Vanover's court:
on January 13, 2010
Marlinton Elementary School students finally returned to school Monday after a three-week break only to be turned around and sent back home.
The school experienced an electrical issue which led to a heat outage.
on January 13, 2010
Jack Frost may have given Pocahontas County Schools an extended vacation, but he hasnﾒt affected the school calendar.
on January 13, 2010
After a half-hour executive session during the board of education meeting Monday night, board members approved the suspension, without pay, of Pocahontas County High School science teacher Theresa Weimer, due to "a pattern of behavior that has deprived students of meaningful instruction and place
on January 7, 2010
The end of a decade did not necessarily mean the end of some of the county commissionﾒs more controversial topics and, indeed, 2009 ushered in a couple more for the countyﾒs lead governmental agency.
on January 7, 2010
Faced with the possibility of obtainingﾗor losing federal stimulus moneyﾗcounty commissioners argued both sides of the coin Tuesday while discussing the construction of a courthouse annex.
on January 7, 2010
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital continued to experience financial woes in 2009, posting an anticipated loss of more than $600,000; however, the news for the county-owned hospital wasnﾒt all bad, thanks to Our Ambulance Service, which hospital management says is saving lives.
on January 7, 2010
Two wind energy projects affecting Pocahontas County made news in 2009.ﾠ After overcoming strong local opposition, Invenergy Corporation began construction of a $300 million, 119 turbine project along 23 miles of ridgelines in northern Greenbrier County.
on January 7, 2010
The Pocahontas County Public Service District (PSD) continued progress towards a new sewage plant for the Snowshoe area and a major upgrade to the Durbin-Frank-Bartow water system.
on January 7, 2010
The Marlinton town council noted several accomplishments in 2009, including progress on two major construction projects.ﾠﾠ
on January 7, 2010
A contentious wind energy project in Highland County got a little help on Monday.
on January 7, 2010
Starting January 1, Snowshoe residents will no longer pay in advance for sewage service. The Pocahontas Public Service District (PSD) made the change at its December 29 meeting in Linwood.
on January 7, 2010
Durbin Town Council experienced a change in officials after an election and resignations. In June, Donald Peck was elected mayor, Pat Adams became recorder and Don Jennings, Emma Grace Nottingham, Gloria Ransom, Veronica Lane and Kenneth Lehman were elected to the council.
on January 7, 2010
The Magistrate court filed 573 misdemeanors and 133 felonies in 2009. In misdemeanors, there were 133 worthless check complaints, 73 drug charges, 59 DUI charges and 48 domestic battery and assault charges.
on January 7, 2010
The Elk Headwaters Watershed Association spent the majority of 2009 compiling information and suggestions for the organization's "Common Vision for the Future" document. The document is the second in a series of three concerning the future health and stability of the Slaty Fork watershed.
on January 7, 2010
The board of education had a year of highs and lows in 2009. Receipt of $569,669 in federal stimulus money sent the board members into planning mode as they made a shopping list for the school system.
on January 7, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
In Magistrate Kathy Beverage's court: