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Financial Audit of PCHS Reveals Major Financial and Policy Discrepancies
Tim Walker | January 15, 2026 | News
Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams began the meeting by saying that there was nothing that will be revealed at this meeting that cannot be overcome and corrected “with hard work, cooperation and a growth mindset.” She added that revealing these discrepancies is an opportunity for growth.
Candles, Cake and Legacy: Them Omni Homestead Celebrates 260 Years
Danny Cardwell | January 15, 2026 | News
Something special happens every day at 2:50 p.m. at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. It’s a simple moment—guests gather, a candle is lit, “Happy Birthday” is sung, and a slice of cake is shared—but it’s rooted in something much deeper. The daily ritual marks two milestones at once: the Homestead’s 260th year and…
Superintendent Williams Addresses the Public About Controversial Proposed Policy
Tim Walker | January 14, 2026 | News
“Out of concern for the health of our county, I will remove this proposed revision from our agenda. My goal is to unite our county and our school system. We will enforce chain-of-command, but we will not do it at the expense of relationships”
Board of Education and Superintendent Criticized at Meeting
Tim Walker | January 12, 2026 | News
The January 6th Pocahontas County BOE Meeting began with public delegations that were critical of both the Board Members and the School System’s Office.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to Receive 30,000 lbs of Frozen Meat
Heather Niday | January 12, 2026 | News
The large donation could not come at a better time
Route 220 Bridge Replacement
Scott Smith | January 12, 2026 | News
Project expected to take a year and a half – motorists should expect delays.
01-09-26 Weekly Sports Roundup
Scott Smith | January 12, 2026 | News
Scores and stats from the previous week
Commissioners Make Changes to Hotel Occupancy Tax Distributions
Tim Walker | January 6, 2026 | News
They came up with the extra 2% for Parks and Recreation by reducing the percentage they had been putting into the commission’s Hotel Occupancy Fund from 5% to 3% plus any money above the caps.
Emergency Management/911 Director Ben Brown Introduces Himself
Tim Walker | January 5, 2026 | News
Above is the recording of this interview. We will add the written transcript soon
Soup, Socks and Sunshine
Scott Smith | January 1, 2026 | News
Donation drive aims to help seniors with winter needs