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Deadline Approaching for Maple Festival Vendor Applications & Voting is Open in Virginia Living Magazine Survey
Bonnie Ralston | January 7, 2022 | News
Bath and Highland businesses and attractions are nominated in the Virginia Living Magazine Readers Survey. You can also write in your favorites.
Winter Weather Causes Safety Hazards In the National Forest
Heather Niday | January 7, 2022 | News
The recent winter storms have brought snow and ice to the higher elevations of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. Although these winter conditions can be beautiful, they also bring additional hazards and safety concerns. Visitors to the National Forest should know the risks, have a plan before visiting, and let someone know their…
Highland Supervisors Vote to Close Head Waters Voting Precinct
Bonnie Ralston | January 5, 2022 | News
The Board tabled action on closing the Wilson’s Mill voting precinct.
Pocahontas School Superintendent Talks About COVID in the Schools & the Denied Needs Grant
Tim Walker | January 5, 2022 | News
Pocahontas School Superintendent Terrence Beam discusses COVID in the county’s schools and now that the SBA has turned down the school’s Needs Grant application, what the next step is in funding needed repairs at the schools.
County Commission to Request Removal of County Jail from Historic Registry
Tim Walker | January 4, 2022 | News
It was explained that they can demolish the jail without removing it from the National Registry of Historic Places, but if they do, federal funds cannot be used to demolish it, or to build the new courthouse annex.
The Community Grants Program is Now Accepting Applications from Nonprofit Organizations
Bonnie Ralston | January 4, 2022 | News
Nonprofits must serve Staunton, Waynesboro or the Counties of Augusta, Highland or Nelson
Watoga State Park Officially Designated A Dark Sky Park
Heather Niday | January 4, 2022 | News
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has awarded Watoga State Park in West Virginia with the official Dark Sky Park status on October 18, 2021. The adjacent Calvin Price State Forest and nearby Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park also jointly received Dark Sky Park designations as part of Watoga’s application due to their close proximity. They…
Highland County Humane Society Can Help with Pet Care in Winter & Throughout the Year
Bonnie Ralston | December 31, 2021 | News
The Humane Society gives winter care information and information on how to get assistance with pet supplies.
First Day Hikes Scheduled in WV State Parks
Heather Niday | December 30, 2021 | News
Guided hikes have been scheduled for January 1, 2022, at eight state parks in West Virginia in concert with the national First Day Hikes program. The hikes vary in length and difficulty, though most range from one to three miles and are suitable for all ages. The First Day Hikes are free and designed to…
Pocahontas Schools Struggle with Staff and Substitute Teacher Shortages
Tim Walker | December 29, 2021 | News
These shortages cause stress for the already over-worked teachers.
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