Pocahontas County News

A traffic stop in Marlinton for a missing inspection sticker and improper registration last Friday evening led to the arrest of three men on drug-related charges. via The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...

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Question 1: How much do you think the state should rely on gaming revenues? Question 2: What is your stance on wind energy or other forms of alternative energy sources and what types of legislation would you ... via The Inter-Mountain

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“I have 16 years experience as a circuit judge handling criminal cases, civil cases, juvenile delinquency cases and juvenile abuse and neglect cases”

The two incumbent Democratic candidates for the 37th District House of Delegates defended their years of service and committee membership during a candidate forum Sunday afternoon at the Randolph County ... via The Inter-Mountain

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“To be a part of designating wilderness is even more humbling, because the ultimate goal in protecting these areas is to retain the landscape as God created it.”

Under a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last week, Pocahontas County could see the creation of a new wilderness area at Spice Run and the expansion of the existing Cranberry Wilderness Area ... via The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...

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“An impaired water is a water body, which, due to a pollutant or combination of pollutants, fails to meet state water quality standards”

Streams on the list may contain contaminants and pollutants such as aluminum, mercury or fecal coliform, while others may be listed for being too acidic. via The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...

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“I want to see everyone plant seeds so we can grow together”

Candidates vying for a seat in the House of Delegates have been hitting the campaign trail to encourage voters to select them as their representative. via The Inter-Mountain

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“West Virginians have a unique appreciation for our state's beauty and majesty”

The U.S. House of Representatives passed The Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for West Virginia's Special Places on Tuesday that will protect 37,771 acres in the Monongahela National Forest by ... via The Inter-Mountain

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“We did find a tree on the ridge on Buckley Mountain that was exploded. It was definitely a recent lightning hit.”

A strong storm system that swept through Pocahontas County Friday evening downed trees, damaged homes, knocked out power and sparked a small forest fire. via The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...

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“Max Rothkugel attended the program during those last years from 1902-1903 and may have learned about plantations in cutover lands from Fernow.”

Forestry students and volunteers with the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area returned to the Rothkugel Plantation near Bartow last weekend to continue their study of the 101-year-old patch of forest. via The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...

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“Don't try to convince me or anyone else here that this is for Slatyfork. This is so Snowshoe can develop farther so the fat cats can get fatter. "The money goes to New York and Fortress”

Since the use of eminent domain of the Sharp farm in Slatyfork for a proposed wastewater treatment facility was taken off the table by the Pocahontas County Commission at its April meeting, three new sites are ... via The Inter-Mountain

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