Posts by Brit Chambers

Former interim special education director Koressa Malcolm orchestrated the purchase of the equipment, but the school had trouble finding construction personnel to install it, up to this point.

Chairman Henry Budzinski questioned the need for the Commonwealth’s attorney to go full time, as she requested from the compensation board.

Public comments left several questions unanswered, but reports from administration were positive for the start of the 2024 school year in Highland County.

Several shouting matches erupted during the meeting. This story includes audio from the heated exchanges.

The BOS stayed to the agenda for the first part of the meeting making several decisions and accepting reports from both the sheriff’s office and VDOT. Part two covers contentious board and public comments.

We met up with Johnson in the WVMR studio to learn more about his eclectic background and his excitement to serve Highland in this capacity.

A fully-trained yellow lab, Carly will soon be deputized by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office to perform searches and help with evidence recovery.

For more information about hunting opportunities and programs in Virginia State Parks, visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hunting.

This year, the market has welcomed more live music and added in dinners. There have also been educational experiences and speakers. This will continue through the rest of the season.

The petition to recall Harry Sponaugle and Henry Budzinski can be filed again, but must start all over.

The Virginia 4-H State Championship Horse & Pony Show will be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington September 5-8. Highland County has five delegates attending this year.

Upped presence by the Highland County Sheriff’s office led to a calm work session that only lasted 30 minutes.