WVMR NewsRoom

Three PMH Departments Facing Possible Changes

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-20) Pocahontas Memorial Hospitals Clinic in Marlinton, ambulance service and home health care departments are losing money and it's impacting the hospitals bottom line. PMH President Don Muhlenthaler has a plan that lists possible alternatives for each department.

Bath County Christmas Mother Seeing An Increase In Applications This Year

Warm Springs, VA (2009-11-20) 2009 Christmas Mother Helen Smith is asking for help to meet the needs of those less fortunate

Lease Signed For Linwood Library And Visitor Center

Snowshoe, WV (2009-11-20) Representatives from the Pocahontas County Free Libraries, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Snowshoe Mtn Resort signed the lease that will open up the former Snowshoe Welcome Center at the base of the mountain as a re-purposed space for both tourists and year-round residents

North Central Community Corrections, The Regional Business That Oversees Pocahontas Community Corrections, Is Shrinking

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-19) North Central Community Corrections, based in Randolph County, runs into a rough patch when three of the six counties it oversees decide to drop out. NCCC Executive Director Travis Carter says it won't adversely affect the Pocahontas County Community Corrections program.

Construction On The Monterey Wastewater Treatment Plant Is Moving Forward And On Budget

Monterey, VA (2009-11-19) The new plant, expected to open in early 2010, also uses Ultraviolet light technology to reduce the amount of chemicals needed to treat the water

Life In Vietnam Still Haunts Pocahontas County Resident Arnold Dulaney

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-19) Dulaney is proud of the award he and his fellow Vietnam soldiers received at the White House this past October. But the ceremony also brought back memories he had buried for almost 40 years.

Improvements Coming To Greenbrier Ranger District Roads

Bartow, WV (2009-11-19) Thanks in part to the efforts of Senator Robert C. Byrd, more than one million dollars will be coming to the Greenbrier Ranger District, which covers the Upper End of Pocahontas County and the southern portion of Randolph County.

Pocahontas County Commission Pledges Financial Support To County Libraries Building Efforts

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-18) The Commission pledges to match funding for the Durbin and Linwood library projects provided their communities are willing to make contributions as well

The Mountain Valley Players Return To The Stage November 20th Through 22nd

Warm Springs, VA (2009-11-18) The Bath Community Theatre Group presents "It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play"

Chaperone List For Marlinton Elementary Finally Approved On Third Try

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-18) After members of the Pocahontas County Board of Education rejected the list twice, Principal Ron Hall is successful on the third try. But some BOE members think the process for choosing chaperones needs fundamental changes.

Pocahontas Resident Arnold Dulaneys Vietnam Troop Receives Presidential Honor

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-18) Dulaney is a member of the legendary Blackhorse Regiment of the US 11th Armored Cavalry. This past October, his unit was awarded the highest honor for a military unit - The Presidential Unit Citation

Rahall Comes To Marlinton To Defend Healthcare Legislation

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-18) WV 3rd District Congressman Nick Rahall stops for lunch at the Marlinton Senior center to talk about health care reform.

Prescribed Fire Plans For The Warm Springs Ranger District Are In Place

Warm Springs, VA (2009-11-18) Warm Springs District Ranger Pat Sheridan says lake levels will also be down this winter.

Bath Community Rehab And Wellness Center Is Quickly Rebounding From The Devastating Fire On November 11th

Bacova, VA (2009-11-16) Physical therapy has resumed at Bath Community Hospital and the search is on for a new wellness center location

Highland High School Is A Blue Ribbon Nominee

Monterey, VA (2009-11-16) Highland is one of only 7 Virginia schools chosen for consideration for the No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award. Principal Kelly Wilmore is also proud of the schools high graduation rate.

Bath Wellness Center Fire Affects Next Door Neighbor Too

Bacova, Va (2009-11-13) The Bath Animal Welfare Foundations' offices were in the building adjacent to the Wellness center. When the Wellness Center burned down Wednesday night, BAWF suffered water and smoke damage.

VEC Offers Employment Help To Residents Of Highland County

Monterey, VA (2009-11-13) The Virginia Employmnent Commission offers online services to help employers and employees make that crucial connection

Bath Farmers Market Founders Are Stepping Down

Bacova, VA (2009-11-13) The founders hope someone will step up to take over the popular market. The Bath Supervisors are willing to discuss including the market and other s in the county's upcoming tourism plan.

Acrobatics Coming To Two Pocahontas County Schools

Marlinton, WV (2009-11-13) Emily Newton, an Americorps Vista volunteer with the Pocahontas County Parks and Rec dept, is bringing her love of physical theater to Green Bank Middle school and Marlinton Elementary school.

Bath Community Rehab And Wellness Destroyed By Fire

Bacova, VA (2009-11-12) Though occupied, no one was hurt in the fire that occurred in the early evening hours of November 11th. One fire department member was treated for smoke inhalation at Bath Community Hospital. Wellness center staff say therapy patients will be notified soon of plans for continuing treatment