Posts by Mickey Frank Thomas
Financial Assistance for Home Rehabilitation
The Federal Department of Community and housing development has financial assistance available in the form of grants and low interest loans to homeowners who have failed septic systems, no indoor bathroom or no potable water in their homes. I spoke with Kenneth Rodgers, who isa rural housing specialist with the southeast rural community Assistance Project,…
Read MoreHighland County Public Library Update
This is Tomi Herold from the Highland County Public Library. The Highland County Public Library will remain closed on March 21, as previously planned. We apologize for the inconvenience. The library plans to follow state and local government guidance on closings and program cancellations. We are taking steps to wipe down surfaces with antibacterial wipes…
Read MoreHighland School Board Revisits School Closure Option
The Highland County School Board called a special meeting to gather opinions from the public, faculty, staff and school administration as to whether the school should close for a week to allow sick students to recover and mitigate the spread of germs.
Read MoreHighland County Maple Festival Preview – Part 2
Highland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Swecker wraps up his preview of events for the 62nd annual Highland County Maple Festival.
Read MoreHighland County Maple Festival Preview – Part 1
Highland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Swecker gives a preview of events for the 62nd annual Highland County Maple Festival.
Read MoreHighland County Humane Society Barn Cat Program is a Win-Win
Corena Huffman from the Highland County Humane Society talks about the Society’s barn cat program and why it’s a win-win for the stray cats and householders.
Read MoreHighland County Supervisors Adopt Second Amendment Resolution
The Highland County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on adoption of a Second Amendment resolution at which a large and vocal assembly of citizens voiced strong support.
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association Urges Protection from Radon
The American Lung Association shares important information about radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths.
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association Urges Smokers to Quit Rather Than Switch to Electronic Cigarettes
The American Lung Association claims that electronic cigarettes are not a safe alternative for those who want to quit smoking conventional cigarettes.
Read MoreRecent Pipeline Activity in the Court and on the Ground
Citizen volunteers monitor pipelines for environmental violations while a group of state attorneys general file a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ halt to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Read MoreCamp Cookin’ with Will Crisp – Ham ‘n Eggs
December Update from the Highland County Public Library
Among other things, Librarian Tomi Herold acquaints listeners with a substantial offering of free, online resources.
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