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Board of education members surprised vocational agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor Samantha Bartley Monday night by offering to buy new FFA jackets with their own money.
Patrons of the Green Bank Library gathered September 24 to celebrate the 30 years of service of librarian Jane Mospan. A native of Pocahontas County, Mospan, far left, worked as a secretary for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington, D.C.
Just as parishioners did nearly 100 years ago, families gathered at the Hevener Church on Back Mountain Road near Durbin to celebrate their faith and the church.
The Pocahontas County Public Service District declared a boil water advisory in the towns of Durbin, Frank and Bartow last week and have extended the advisory.
According to Ricky Barkley, the water flow in the town is still low after the loss caused by a water leak.
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Randy G. Bennett, 25, of Durbin, was arrested August 27 on a charge of driving suspended/revoked for non-DUI, third offense. Bond was set at $2,500.
Pocahontas County may never be home to a state university or a private college, but it is one step closer to having a One Room University which will offer two-year and four-year degrees.
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
As anyone prepares to celebrate another birthday, especially a special one, they look back and reminisce on the times they have had and the stories of their lives.
Durbin resident Jessica Varner has the blood of a firefighter in her veins. As daughter of Bartow-Frank-Durbin Volunteer Fire Department's current chief, Buster Varner, Jessica has been around the fire department her entire life and is a junior member of the BFD.
Good Life Financial celebrated the business's relocation to Green Bank with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. From left, Helen Woolridge, Jerry Ramos, LuAnn Creager and Paula Garretson cut the ceremonial ribbon during the open house.
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
Charles Morgan Burgess, 58, of Buckeye, was arrested August 14 on a charge of cruelty to animals. Bond was set at $1,000.
Representatives from each school in the county reported to the board of education Monday night how Respect and Protect has been successful in their schools and shared their wishes to keep the rewards program.
