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Cranberry Mountain Nature Center gets facelift

September 21, 2022

Colorful panels with photos and descriptions of flowers found in the Cranberry Wilderness adorn the back wall of Cranberry Mountain Nature Center’s exhibit room. The center has made several upgrades to the exhibits, as well as adding new displays. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer During the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel was at a standstill and visitors were scarce, the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center was hard at work making changes to the main exhibit room. It was time to rearrange and upgrade the more than 20 year old exhibits. Now, with touch screen kiosks, informative panels and a historical display, the exhibit room has new life and is ready for visitors to return. Entering the center, to the left there...

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September 21, 2022

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Snowshoe achieves official Bee City designation

September 21, 2022

The Snowshoe Resort Community District (SRCD) has officially achieved Bee City designation from Bee City USA, a non-profit that provides...

What’s going on in our forests

September 21, 2022

Tim WalkerAMR Reporter If you’ve walked through the forests in Pocahontas County this summer, you probably noticed an unusually large...

NPCW previews plans for wellness center, trails

September 21, 2022

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer Rachael Taylor, of Green Bank, first shared her plans for a wellness center in Green Bank with...

Back in the alpaca business

September 21, 2022

Back Mountain Alpaca Farm owner Teresa Hammons, of Edray, spends quality time with one of her five alpacas. Moon Crystal...

A&E

Sports

Lady Warriors win two on the road

The Pocahontas County High School Lady Warriors soccer team played two games on the road last week, traveling to James Monroe for a 10-2 win and to Lewis […]
Soccer teams defeat Petersburg

Lady Warriors At half-time the Pocahontas County High School Lady Warriors were ahead of the Petersburg Vikings 3-2. PCHS scored three more goals in the second […]
On the Links

Pocahontas County High School Golf hosted a meet at The Raven at Snowshoe Mountain Resort August 25, coming in a close second with a total score of 158 against […]

School

Students use creativity and knowledge to succeed in competitions

In addition to their regular studies, students have several competitions throughout the school year where they can display their talents and interests in their […]
PCHS starts Esports team

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer High school is a time for teens to discover their interests – sports, academics, clubs, future careers. At Pocahontas County […]
Two PCHS seniors enlist in military

Pocahontas County High School seniors Carmen Matheny, left, and Bryson Cassell will enter the military after they graduate this coming spring. Matheny was […]

Compass

Obits

Margaret Burke

Margaret “Tighe” Burke, of Silver Spring, Maryland, peacefully passed away in her sleep Saturday evening, August 13, 2022, at Casey House hospice facility […]
Donald Perrine

Donald Lee Perrine, 84, of Richwood, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. Donald was a founding member of Liberty Baptist Church and taught Sunday School […]
Barbara Dean

Barbara Ellen Brown Dean, 67, of Hillsboro, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at her home. Born June 7, 1955, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was a daughter […]
Marlene Johnson

Marlene Mae Thomas Johnson, 89, of Mountain Grove, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Carilion Roa-noke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, […]
Douglas Stewart

Douglas A. Stewart, age 75, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away, Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born May 16, 1947, in Elkins, he was a son of the late […]

Pocahontas Times Local

Snowshoe achieves official Bee City designation

September 21, 2022

The Snowshoe Resort Community District (SRCD) has officially achieved Bee City designation from Bee City USA, a non-profit that provides a framework for communities to conserve native pollinators. The Resort has partnered with the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, SRCD, and West Virginia University to set aside an area...

Pocahontas Times Local

What’s going on in our forests

September 21, 2022

Tim WalkerAMR Reporter If you’ve walked through the forests in Pocahontas County this summer, you probably noticed an unusually large number of standing dead trees, or recently fallen trees. Perhaps you have even heard a loud cracking sound followed by the sound of a toppling tree crashing to the ground....

Pocahontas Times Local

NPCW previews plans for wellness center, trails

September 21, 2022

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer Rachael Taylor, of Green Bank, first shared her plans for a wellness center in Green Bank with the community nearly a decade ago. A non-profit called Northern Pocahontas Community Wellness was formed soon after and a board of directors set out to find volunteers and funding to...

Pocahontas Times Local

Back in the alpaca business

September 21, 2022

Back Mountain Alpaca Farm owner Teresa Hammons, of Edray, spends quality time with one of her five alpacas. Moon Crystal Maggie May is a very affectionate young lady, and she enjoys rubbing noses with Hammons. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer You never know where the inspirational spark for a...

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Pearl S. Buck returns to her birthplace

September 14, 2022

Pearl S. Buck, portrayed by Missy McCollam, of Elkins, shared the story of her life last Saturday at the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace in Hillsboro. It was fitting that “Buck” met with her guests on the back porch of the Sydenstricker House because she recalled stories her mother told her...

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Hit the blacktop – RoadKill is back

September 14, 2022

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer When the leaves are a kaleidoscope of colors and the air is crisp, you’ll notice a certain aroma in the town of Marlinton – it’s just down home cooking with an interesting theme – road-kill. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the RoadKill Cook-off and Autumn Harvest Festival for...

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BOE recognizes students and staff for heroism

September 14, 2022

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer At the September 6 Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, director of transportation Ruth Bland gave a report to the board concerning the swift actions of Pocahontas County High School students and staff who gave assistance at the scene of a car accident. The accident occurred in...

Pocahontas Times Local

Run For It 2022 is underway

September 14, 2022

Registration is now open for the 16th annual Run For It, a 2k walk and 5k race, hosted by the Tucker Community Foundation.Run For It is a 2k (1.2M) walk and USATF-certified 5k (3.1M) race around the scenic mountain town of Davis, during the Leaf Peepers Festival. Run For It...

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Commission discusses Marlinton flooding with Army Corps of Engineers

September 14, 2022

Tim WalkerAMR Reporter Ken Woodard, Chief of Planning for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, spoke via Zoom at the September 6 Pocahontas County Commission meeting about options to mitigate flooding in the Marlinton area. Commission President Walt Helmick led off this discussion by saying that flood damage appears to...

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MTC hears concerns about lack of communication

September 14, 2022

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer At Monday night’s Marlinton Town Council meeting, town resident Caroline Sharp addressed council about the lack of communication between council and the community, which she feels is a public safety issue. Sharp referenced a specific situation in which the Marlinton Fire Department held a drill at a...

Pocahontas Times Local

Hammons Family Musical Heritage Celebration

September 14, 2022

Ryan KrofchekContributing Writer The Hammons Family Musical Heritage Celebration returns to the Opera House stage Saturday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. This is an event dedicated to highlighting the Hammons’ legacy within Pocahontas County and the American Traditional Music canon. Community members and old-time musicians who carry on this legacy are...

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PMH Pharmacy opens in familiar location

September 7, 2022

PMH Pharmacy on Duncan Road in Buckeye held a grand opening, complete with ribbon cutting, last Friday. Pharmacists Amy Kelley, left, and Quin Hatfield are excited and ready to serve the community at the new business, which also includes a gift shop and coffee shop. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff...

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center gets facelift

eTimes | September 22, 2022

Local

Snowshoe achieves official Bee City designation

What’s going on in our forests

NPCW previews plans for wellness center, trails

Back in the alpaca business

A&E

Sports

School

Compass

Obits

Snowshoe achieves official Bee City designation

What’s going on in our forests

NPCW previews plans for wellness center, trails

Back in the alpaca business

Pearl S. Buck returns to her birthplace

Hit the blacktop – RoadKill is back

BOE recognizes students and staff for heroism

Run For It 2022 is underway

Commission discusses Marlinton flooding with Army Corps of Engineers

MTC hears concerns about lack of communication

Hammons Family Musical Heritage Celebration

PMH Pharmacy opens in familiar location

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