News
Pocahontas BOE Still Has a Number of Vacancies to Fill Before School Starts
Tim Walker | July 28, 2021 | News
School Superintendent Terrence Beam talked about there being about eight positions that still need to be filled,
Questions Raised and Questions Answered About School Facility Upgrades
Tim Walker | July 27, 2021 | News
Terrence Beam explained that portions of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding must go toward learning loss, after-school and summer school. The rest of the funding may be used to improve facilities with a focus on air quality since the ARP is a COVID-19 relief package.
The Gallery of Highland is Open at The Highland Center
Bonnie Ralston | July 26, 2021 | News
The grand opening event is Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8pm
Highland Planning Commission July Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | July 26, 2021 | News
Commission issues unfavorable recommendation on sign variance for proposed Family Dollar store
Pocahontas Broadband Council Sets Two Priorities
Tim Walker | July 25, 2021 | News
The Pocahontas County Broadband Council, while cautiously optimistic, awaits a decision on approval of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Broadband Power Grant, but is moving forward with other funding possibilities.
Highland Supervisors Appoint Interim EMS Chief & Authorize Hiring of Two EMT positions
Bonnie Ralston | July 23, 2021 | News
Also during the work session, the Board tabled action indefinitely on the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area resolution
County Commissioners Intend to Move Forward with Building a New Courthouse Annex
Tim Walker | July 22, 2021 | News
They will start this project by holding an initial meeting about it at their August 17th regular Commission Meeting.
Highland County EDA July Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | July 22, 2021 | News
Members learn about upcoming broadband funding and plan additional meeting to review applications for two open seats
Bicycling Across America to Support “Mission Aviation Fellowship” and to Spread the Gospel
Tim Walker | July 22, 2021 | News
Thwing, who lives in New Castle, Colorado, has been riding his vintage 1984 Univega Specialissima sport touring bicycle across the United States in support of Mission Aviation Fellowship and spreading the Gospel.
The Highland Center Has a New Executive Director
Bonnie Ralston | July 19, 2021 | News
Elizabeth Lohr-Myers began work June 28