Pocahontas County News

Associated Press Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: May. 17, 2013 4:40 PM EDT Updated: May.

Albert Lincoln Wilfong, 86, of Dunmore, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, in University Of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.

Morgantown's High Street Jazz Band will swing into Marlinton on May 23 for a pay-what-you-can concert at 7 p.m. as part of the group's educational tour throughout the state.

A debate currently underway in one of West Virginia's 55 counties about the future direction of its primary and secondary education program in the public schools highlights concerns that are also on the table in many other counties around the state.

Marlinton's Fourth Avenue will be closed to traffic on Saturday, May 25, and open to creative exploration and good, old-fashioned fun as the Pocahontas County Artisan Co-op and the Calvin W. Price Enrichment Series host the first annual Appalachian Street Jubilee.

Marlinton Rotary Club officer Roger Trusler congratulates Jessica Lovelace, of Dunmore, for winning the 2013 Rotary Health Sciences Scholarship.

It's hard to imagine a battle breaking out in peaceful Pocahontas County. But that's just what happened 150 years ago, when Union troops stormed out of Beverly to attack Lewisburg and points south.

The United States has the highest incarceration rate and largest prison population in the world.

The 81st legislative session saw hundreds of bills introduced for the House of Delegates and Senate to consider making into law.

Folks in Elkins and the higher elevations of Randolph and Pocahontas counties had a surprise Monday, when snow flurries filled the sky.

The Pocahontas County Drama Workshop will present the comedy "The Pickers," a play by director Margaret Baker, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Pocahontas County Opera House in Marlinton.

A debate currently underway in one of West Virginia's 55 counties about the future direction of its primary and secondary education program in the public schools highlights concerns that are also on the table in many other counties around the state.

Being an emergency room nurse is an exciting, rewarding job, but it's definitely not for everyone.

The meeting began with a teleconference call from commission president Dolan Irvine, who is recovering from an illness in Morgantown.

Two prominent members of Pocahontas County's artist community were recently selected as new members of Tamarack in Beckley.

"The Pickers," a comedy written and directed by Margaret Baker, will be presented at the Pocahontas County Opera House Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, and will feature two newcomers to the local theatre cast.

Thursday, May 9, 1963 From the desk of Mrs. Jane Price Sharp Good progress is being made on the building of the Burruss sawmill at Stillwell.

Marlinton......Commercial Building with Main Floor Space and an Upstairs Apartment on a 24' x 120' Town Lot located on Main Street ..... Wonderful Business Opportunity in Beautiful Pocahontas County The choice is yours.

The West Virginia Legislative Auditor's Office has widened its review of the state's use of $126.3 million in federal stimulus funds to expand high-speed Internet.

There's been a personnel change at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park but the director of the state park system says the move is independent of the alleged theft scheme at the park that netted some current and former employees $35,000. MetroNews reported Monday that Rob Sovine was still the superintendent at Cass after having that information ... (more)