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Southern States in Marlinton has welcomed Greg Hamons as its new assistant manager, shown here with store manager Robert Lee....

Lucas Adcock Staff Writer Rachel and Adam Taylor, of Frostmore Farm, are steadily prepping operations and products for Maple Days...

Mark Mengele at Tinker’s Cliffs near Troutville, Virginia, along the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Mark Mengele Lucas Adcock Staff...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer In July, on her second day as the superintendent of Pocahontas County Schools, Dr. Leatha Williams...

Jewelry artist Karen Wakefield is a member of the Pocahontas County Artisans Co-op 4th Avenue Gallery in Marlinton. Included in...

by Joe Miller Europeans spent the first half of the 17th century fighting a series of wars over religion. The...

Tim Walker AMR Reporter Pocahontas Solid Waste Authority (SWA) met February 4, where members heard three options for future operations...

Newly released, “Watoga State Park ~ Queen of the Fleet” is a compilation of stories about the beloved park, put together...

Lucas Adcock Staff Writer Food insecurity doesn’t mean that everyone goes hungry all the time. In fact, it’s defined as...

Lucas Adcock Staff Writer Living in Appalachia has both its perks and challenges, especially for a family having children. This...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer At Monday night’s Marlinton Town Council meeting, council voted to have councilmember Tina Barkley take the...

The former activities building at Watoga State Park will soon become a world-class nature center. Photo courtesy Anne Workman by...

Tim Walker AMR Reporter Pocahontas County Commission President John Rebinski and Ambulance Director Chris Lusk gave an updated report at the...

Marlinton residents Casey Horton and Derek Trull in their handmade masks and costumes for the 2025 Fasnacht celebration in Helvetia....

Jaynell Graham Editor A seven-day jury trial was held in Pocahontas County Circuit Court last week in the case the...

The following candidates have filed for local offices for the 2026 Primary Election. County Commission – Northern Matthew Barkley –...

by Joe Miller If you’re a parent of more than one kid – or if you had siblings growing up...

Pictured: Rt. 39 along Knapps Creek. Treacherous might best describe last weekend’s snow and sleet storm. Sleet “avalanches” poured down...

Charles Town Middle School band teacher ­– and Pocahontas County High School graduate – Rachel Barb Allen poses with her...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Social media is a great tool when it is used properly and in a positive manner....