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“Warriors Above the Influence” Celebrated at PCHS
Tim Walker | April 22, 2021 | News
The Pocahontas County Prevention Coalition honored the eight students selected to be pictured on this year’s “Warriors Above the Influence” poster.
Highland County Economic Development Authority’s April Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | April 22, 2021 | News
The EDA is seeking two new members.
Marijuana Becomes Legal in Virginia this Summer
Abby Dufour | April 22, 2021 | News
On April 21st, 2021, VA Governor Ralph Northam signed House Bill 3212 and Senate Bill 1406 making Virginia the first southern state to legalize the possession and use of marijuana by adults 21 years old and older.
USFS opens shelters along the southern Appalachian Trail
Heather Niday | April 21, 2021 | News
It’s on the bucket list for a lot of people – hiking part or all of the Appalachian Trail. And in 2020, the AT felt the impacts of COVID lockdowns in the form of shelters and trailheads on the trail being closed. On April 21st, the US Forest Service announced that shelters along the trail…
Forest Service is Hiring for May through September Visitor Surveys
Bonnie Ralston | April 19, 2021 | News
The surveys will cover the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.
Pocahontas County -Make It Shine!
Tim Walker | April 19, 2021 | News
“…once you’ve completed the clean-up on that designated road -whether it’s one mile or up to ten miles- you will report back that it has been done, and we will contribute a hundred dollars per mile to your civic organization” said Cara Rose
Pocahontas Broadband Council is Working to Improve Internet Service
Tim Walker | April 15, 2021 | News
The Broadband Council plans to seek additional coverage areas with future grants which will hopefully eventually cover all of the county, but it is a step-by-step process.
FCC Encourages Use of Speed Test App to Measure Broadband
Heather Niday | April 15, 2021 | News
How fast is your broadband connection? Inquiring minds at the FCC want to know.
Highland Board of Supervisors Approves Amended EMS Fee
Bonnie Ralston | April 14, 2021 | News
The EMS fee is $180 per year.
Highland County Farmers Market Will Be Fully Open This Summer
Bonnie Ralston | April 13, 2021 | News
Vendor information meeting is set for April 16.