ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at P. O. Box 209, 900 Tenth Avenue, Suite C, Marlinton, WV 24954-0209. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West […]

Ryan Scott Peters, 25, of Marlinton, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. Born December 16, 2000, at Ronceverte, he was a son of Scotty Peters and Joy Pritt Hammons. Ryan was a farm hand and he loved dogs. He was a graduate of Pocahontas County High School. In addition to his parents, […]

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer John Compton may have started his life in Panama, but he is 100 percent a Pocahontas County boy. He and his mom moved to the county when he was in the second grade and Marlinton was home until he graduated from Pocahontas County High School in 1984. From there, Compton went […]

Lucas Adcock Staff Writer Nestled in Appalachia on nearly 500 acres, The Yew Mountain Center has arguably one of the best morning views of Pocahontas County. The Yew, at its core, is a nature preserve amongst the forests and farms of West Virginia. Operated by members of the local community, its primary mission is to […]

Tim Walker AMR Reporter The usual group of about 45 citizens at the June 24 Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority (SWA) meeting heard Landfill Manager Chris McComb say the new engineering company, which is examining the landfill to see if its life can be extended, is expected to deliver its report in about a week. […]

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer This weekend was the culmination of two events that celebrate the heritage and history of Pocahontas County. It began with concerts from the 30th Annual Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops. The annual event is an opportunity for students of all ages and skill levels to learn old-time and bluegrass music, as well […]

Tim Walker AMR Reporter Two items on the June 16 Pocahontas County Commission agenda drew protests from the group of citizens who showed up to oppose the possible cost increases if a transfer station is built at the landfill. Commissioner Thane Ryder seemed surprised that the citizens came to oppose the item he had placed […]

ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at P. O. Box 209, 900 Tenth Avenue, Suite C, Marlinton, WV 24954-0209. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West […]

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer If you had to pick one place in Pocahontas County that is filled with history, you’d probably choose Huntersville. Not only does it have a rich history, but it has a dedicated group of individuals who work hard to preserve that history and to keep it alive. This past Saturday, West […]

  REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. County Courthouse AGENDA  *AMENDED* Approval of Minutes (05/27/26 Regular Meeting) Approval of Minutes (06/10/26 Special Meeting) Approval of Minutes (06/17/26 Special Meeting) Financial Statement Purchasing Card Report Payment of Bills Employee Comments Landfill Update Discussion and possible action on County Commission’s Request for Information Discussion and […]