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Riggle said the jail building does not appear to qualify for any of the four reasons listed in the Federal statute to be de-listed from the National Register, making delisting in his opinion impractical. Because the jail is listed, the use of any federal funding to build the Annex on that site would be problematic.

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The Board has sixty days to take action on the request from the proposed Family Dollar store

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School Superintendent Terrence Beam talked about there being about eight positions that still need to be filled,

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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.

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The grand opening event is Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8pm

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Commission issues unfavorable recommendation on sign variance for proposed Family Dollar store

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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.

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Also during the work session, the Board tabled action indefinitely on the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area resolution

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They will start this project by holding an initial meeting about it at their August 17th regular Commission Meeting.

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Members learn about upcoming broadband funding and plan additional meeting to review applications for two open seats

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