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Two Newly Approved Grants Will Expand Broadband in Pocahontas County

By Tim Walker / February 19, 2024

At the February 8th Pocahontas County Broadband Council Meeting, Melissa O’Brien of the firm Thompson and Litton (T&L,) announced that their Line Extension and Deployment 2 Broadband Grant (LEAD 2) award will provide about 50 miles of fiber to 601 addresses, mostly in the county between Mace and the Scenic…

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New Offering! Friday Afternoon Yoga at The Highland Center

By Brit Chambers / February 19, 2024

Taught by seasoned yoga instructor Shannon Harriman, this class meets Fridays from 3:30-5 p.m. at The Highland Center and is perfect for all levels, from beginner to expert.

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4-H Contest Day Brings Educational Opportunities to Highland Youth

By Brit Chambers / February 19, 2024

4-H Contest Day will be held March 1, 2024 on the Highland School Cafeteria stage. Register by February 28 to participate!

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Highland County Maple Festival Awarded Best Unique Festival in 14th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge

By Brit Chambers / February 19, 2024

We know it’s the best, now others will too! A complete list of the 2024 best of the Blue Ridge winners is featured in the 2024 February issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine.

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02-16-24 Weekly Sports Roundup

By Scott Smith / February 16, 2024

Scores and stats from the previous week

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Forensic Files Bath County? BCHS Has A New Club

By Danny Cardwell / February 14, 2024

On Wednesday, February 14th, Thomas and Laura McRoberts joined Danny in the WCHG Studio to talk about the Forensic Club they started at Bath County High School. Thomas has been a deputy for the Bath County Sheriffs Office for about 12 years. He is currently the School Resource Officer. Laura…

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The Rock Shop and Boutique Grand Re-Opening on Main Street Monterey

By Brit Chambers / February 12, 2024

The Rock Shop and Boutique at 125 West Main Street in Monterey will hold its Grand Re-Opening at this new location with a ribbon cutting and light refreshments on Friday, February 16th from 3:30 – 6:30 pm.

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International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Announces the Economic Recovery Corps’ Inaugural Cohort of 65 Fellows, with One Serving Highland County

By Brit Chambers / February 12, 2024

An Economic Development Corp fellow is coming to Highland County. Listen for more about the program and its benefit to economic development in Highland.

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WV Build Act Presents Opportunity to Build New Housing in Pocahontas County

By Tim Walker / February 11, 2024

On February 6th, Meghan Smith of the WV Department of Economic Development (WVDED) conducted an informational briefing about how local developers and contractors who build housing in the county can benefit from the tax benefits offered under the WV Build Act. The presentation was held at the Wellness Center in…

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Pocahontas Commissioners Vote Minor Changes to Hotel/Motel Tax Distributions

By Tim Walker / February 7, 2024

the County Ambulance Service will receive from $200.000 last year to $275,000 this year with $75.00 being held for the future purchase of an ambulance.

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