Pocahontas NewsLocal news for Pocahontas, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web., Bluefield, WV- June 24, 2008 TAZEWELL, Va. - Several key infrastructure improvement projects planned across Southwest Virginia will now be delayed as a result of a funding shortfall.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/bluefield-wv-2?fromrss=1 Tourism officials emphasize option of 'staycations'- June 16, 2008 Jun. 14--TAZEWELL, Va. -- Local tourism officials are hoping record-high gas prices will help to spark interest in "staycations" across Southwest Virginia.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/tourism-officials-emphasize-option-of-stay... Somber scene at 99th, final graduation for PHS- June 12, 2008 POCAHONTAS, Va. - As a crowd of hundreds slowly packed the Gaza Kovach Auditorium, months of anguish by the proud Pocahontas Indians slowly gave way to tears Friday night.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/somber-scene-at-99th-final-graduation-for-... A salute to spirit - Pocahontas High bows with dignity, honor- June 10, 2008 The saltiness of tears mingle with frustration, aggravation and anger. It should be the happiest of times - a season when graduates celebrate their future and underclassmen look forward to a few months of rest ...http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/a-salute-to-spirit-pocahontas-high-bows-wi... Coal country malaise claims ex-boomtown's school - AP- June 8, 2008 With one broad smile after another, the images start with preschoolers' antics, proceed through youngsters' Halloween dress-ups and sporting events and into formal prom attire.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/coal-country-malaise-claims-ex-boomtowns-s... Class dismissed forever- June 6, 2008 POCAHONTAS, Va. - At approximately 1:41 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the final school bell tolled throughout the historic halls of Pocahontas High School.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/class-dismissed-forever?fromrss=1 , Bluefield, WV- June 4, 2008 POCAHONTAS, Va. - Parents fighting to stop Thursday's closure of Pocahontas High School had their day in court Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/pocahontas-va/2008/06/bluefield-wv?fromrss=1 |