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What Can We Expect From the Approaching Hurricane Remnants?
Tim Walker | August 30, 2021 | News
We hear a lot about the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast, but not so much about the potential problems here when the storm remnants reach us, so we asked Mike O’Brien, the Pocahontas County Emergency Management Director about that.
Pocahontas Man Arrested In Connection With Double Murder In Greenbrier County
Heather Niday | August 30, 2021 | News
Please contact the Greenbrier Sheriff’s office if you have any additional information
Forest Service Extends Camping Season in Warm Springs Ranger District
Heather Niday | August 30, 2021 | News
The George Washington & Jefferson National Forests will offer an extended season at several campgrounds on the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts in Alleghany and Bath counties of Virginia. Morris Hill campgrounds are available by reservation only, with an extended season through October 4. Blowing Springs and Hidden Valley campgrounds are currently open…
Highland BZA Denies Sign Variance Application
Bonnie Ralston | August 28, 2021 | News
The variance request was for the proposed Family Dollar store in Monterey
2021 Warrior Football Season Preview with Coach Burns
Tim Walker | August 25, 2021 | News
“The strength of the team, I think is depth. It’s something that we don’t always have at Pocahontas County,” said Coach Burns
Taste of Highland is Saturday September 18
Bonnie Ralston | August 25, 2021 | News
It’s a fundraiser that benefits The Highland Center and more.
An Update on the 2021 Highland County Fair
Bonnie Ralston | August 25, 2021 | News
The Fair runs from September 1 through September 4. The Horse Show is August 28.
Pocahontas Commission to Try for EPA Clean-up Grant for East Fork Site
Tim Walker | August 24, 2021 | News
Carico said that getting the site cleaned up to where it can safely be used for industrial purposes only will still require a lot of work and expense.
Highland County Chamber of Commerce Receives $20,000 Tourism Grant
Bonnie Ralston | August 21, 2021 | News
The Virginia Tourism Corporation is providing grants for marketing to boost tourism
Assistance Available for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
Bonnie Ralston | August 21, 2021 | News
Program is part of the USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers