Black River Technical College (BRTC) Career and Technical Center (CTC) students recently completed the 5-credit hour program and took the state certification exam. Students pictured passed the state certification exam.
During the Feb. 23 Pocahontas City Council meeting, Mayor Keith Futrell delivered his inaugural State of the City address to the council and attendees. Appointed mayor by the council after the passing of Mayor Keith Sutton in Dec., Futrell applauded the city, its employees and residents, while also providing an optimistic outlook for the city’s future.
Two suspects have been apprehended, and a substantial amount of mail has been recovered from central Randolph County and the Pocahontas area. The suspects allegedly pilfered mail from victims to acquire personal information, subsequently utilizing it to open credit cards or other accounts under the victims’ identities. To date, 59 victims have been identified, and efforts are underway to contact them. It is emphasized that postal employees were not involved in these actions. Information regarding the suspects will be disclosed following the filing of formal charges.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) is currently holding its first-ever esports Extravaganza. Stage one of the semester- long contest recently ended.
The Randolph County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a new director. Officials stated they are in search of a new executive director following Cally Shore’s departure. Resumes will be accepted through Feb. 29. Those interested may email chamber@randolphchamber.com.
will host a Pocahontas Mayoral Candidate Speaking and Debate on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pocahontas Community Center. This event will allow all three mayoral candidates — Mayor Keith Futrell, Lee Huddleston and Chris Wardlow — an opportunity to address citizens and explain their plans for the city, as well as to answer questions from the community. Similar to the debate held in 2022 for the Randolph County Judge’s race, Mark Holt, who serves as secretary of the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, will be the moderator for the event. If you have questions or would like to submit a question to possibly be asked of the candidates, please email us at jfrench@cherryroad.com. All three candidates have been notified of this event.
It has been such a beautiful spring day, but let’s not let Mother Nature fool us; we may still have a few cold days ahead. I know there have been times when people get excited and start putting out little garden plants, and sure enough, they are nipped in the bud when an unexpected cold front comes through, so don’t get in a hurry. Easter is going to be early this year. Let’s hope for a nice warm sunny day for all the children and their Easter egg hunts, and their pretty new Easter clothes. Thinking of recipes this week, it’s a little early to start putting Easter dinner recipes in, so here are a few extras you might like to make or add to your recipe collection:
Micro Wrestling Federation as seen at the Microtorium of Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will be performing at the Black Rock Community Gym on April 6, at 8 p.m. For more information call Black Rock City Hall at (870) 878-6792. Author Sharon Keathley will be having an anniversary book signing event for and sneak peek of the Black Rock Museum at the new location on the corner of Main and 4th Street in Black Rock. It has been four years since the release of Colors of Deceit. Since then there have been four additional Olivia adventures and we are celebrating! Join us Saturday, March 16 from 1-3 p.m. at the new Black Rock Museum.
Pocahontas City Clerk Michelle Teel, center, is joined by fellow city employees on Friday, Feb. 16, as they participate in the bucket brigade for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Volunteers from across the community joined in this fundraising effort. Additional details will be featured in next week’s paper
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Randolph County Library partnered with the American Red Cross to host a Valentine’s Day blood drive in honor of American Heart Month. We were thrilled to see 26 people generously donating, surpassing our set goal with flying colors! The overwhelming support caused the blood drive to operate for over an hour past the scheduled closing time. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended and gave so graciously. You are truly lifesavers! The Randolph County Library looks forward to exceeding even more goals in the future