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November 18th, 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.
November 4th, 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.
November 4th, 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.
November 4th, 2010
At a special meeting Friday night, Durbin Town Council appointed Mike Vance, Earl Vance, Jr., and Robert Gray as new councilmembers.
The Vances were sworn in by mayor Donald Peck and immediately took their seats on the council. Gray was not in attendance.
November 4th, 2010
As those first few flakes of snow fell last month, signaling the beginning of snow day season, Pocahontas County students would rush to the phone and dial 304-799-6500 to see if school was closed for the day. Now that number has been disconnected.
November 4th, 2010
Board of education members gave a female Pocahontas County High School student a second chance to redeem herself at a student hearing Monday afternoon.
The student was facing a year of expulsion for bringing alcohol to school in a Dr. Pepper bottle.
November 4th, 2010
Former Green Bank Elementary Middle School principal Bill Young shows students how to use an apple press to make apple cider at the school's Harvest Day celebration Friday.
October 28th, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Cristy Lee Waugh, 27, of Marlinton, was arrested October 17 on a charge of obstructing an officer. Bond was set at $1,000.
October 28th, 2010
As students prepare to sharpen their minds and No. 2 pencils for the WESTEST 2, they will find themselves fighting harder to achieveﾠ scores that are mastery or above.
October 28th, 2010
Science enthusiasts gathered at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank Sunday to take part in the Science and Engineering Festival.
October 21st, 2010
With two councilmembers present, Durbin mayor Donald Peck and recorder Paul Ransom invoked their right to vote on items on the agenda in order to conduct the Durbin Town Council meeting Friday night.
October 21st, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individual was either arrested or had activity in their case.
Jean M. McCarty, 33, of Marlinton, was arrested October 12 on a charge of child abuse. Bond was set at $5,000.
October 21st, 2010
Associate Superintendent for Operations and Treasurer Alice Irvine reported on the Hillsboro Elementary School Needs Project at the board of education meeting Tuesday night.
October 21st, 2010
The board of education tour of schools led to Hillsboro Elementary School Monday for the LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting.
Principal Ricky Sharp, II, shared concerns of the LSIC over the accessibility of the school.
October 21st, 2010
Residents of Durbin gathered Sunday at the Bartow-Frank-Durbin firehouse to celebrate the grand opening of a new public computer lab.