Posts by Chris Swecker

Education Director, Jessa Fowler, talks about AMI’s Open House on July 21, 2018 and gives details on the new Farm Stay Program.

Clair Myers of the Highland County Arts Council provides details on the monthly performances and events at The Highland Center that will begin in August of 2018.

The next Valley AeroSpace Team (VAST) rocket launch at Jack Mountain Village is Saturday, July 7, 2018. Chuck Neff, VAST President and Founder, has more on these rocketry events.

The Highland Center’s Jessica Durovy will be working with youth and businesses in Highland County, and she provides information about her background, current role and future.

Program will teach people how to protect themselves from phone and internet scams, financial exploitation and identity theft.

The Bolar Fire Department makes a decision to become a satellite station for The Highland County Rescue Squad, rather than pursuing First Responder Agency Status. The Board approves comments about a future Highland County State Park and conducts other business.

Highland County Sheriff David Neil provides guidelines to follow should you find yourself faced with the emergency situation of a vehicle accident.

The Highland County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 to discuss roads, the Bolar Fire Department’s First Responder Agency status, a future state park and more.

The Executive Director of the Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI), Sue Erhardt, talks about the innovative collaboration for food nutrition and education between AMI and the Augusta Health hospital.

Highland County resident, Trey Williams, has tips on morel mushroom hunting in the local area, and he explains the appeal of searching for these wild edible treasures.

Mary-Ellen Garner, market manager for this year’s Highland Farmers’ Market in Monterey, Virginia, tells us more about what to expect, starting with the kickoff on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Recreation Director of the Highland County Recreation Commission, Catie King, provides details on fitness testing, evaluation and community involvement for anyone ages sixty-five and older.