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Included were the new “Core Beliefs” of the Pocahontas County Schools.

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In Bath County, the Warm Springs Pools are more than historic bathhouses; they’re part of a living timeline. From the Gentlemen’s Bath House of 1761, to Thomas Jefferson’s visit in 1818, to the families who still step into the waters today, the Pools connect us across generations. That history takes center stage at Preservation Bath’s…

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Henderson remarked that time is running out and “it’s not like we didn’t see this coming.”

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  Teece Nowell, owner of Moseymore Lavender Farms, has a background as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). With specialized training in child and adolescent play therapy, and cognitive approaches. Drawing on this experience, Teece and her partner, Kelly Cowden of Fort Lewis Lodge, are launching Bath County Nature Play—a child-led, outdoor learning program designed…

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Josh Grigsby and Countyline have earned a name as one of Virginia’s standout bluegrass groups — with honors from the Virginia Folk Music Association and multiple “Band of the Year” awards to their credit. Known for their heartfelt harmonies and award-winning gospel-bluegrass sound, the band continues to carry bluegrass into new audiences while staying rooted…

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sheriff McCoy explained to the commissioners that raise is needed to just become competitive with other counties. He also said that raising it to $60,000 would enable them to become competitive with the $60,984 starting pay of the State Police, which has recently hired away 3 deputies from the county.

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David McLaughlin told the commissioners that since the county landfill is projected to be filled up and unusable by about this time next year, the SWA will need about $300,000 yearly from the commission in order to continue waste disposal in the county after that.

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  Rachel Camacho, Executive Director of the Bath County Chamber of Commerce, joined me to preview the upcoming Harvest Festival in Hot Springs. The festival takes place on Saturday, September 27th, beginning at 9 a.m. at 2815 Main Street (across from the Hot Springs Fire and Rescue Building). This year’s celebration will feature live music…

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The Bath County Public Library has welcomed Rachael Hughes as its new librarian. She’s only been in the role a few months, but her connection to reading started long before this job. As Rachael put it, she “read before [she] could read,” and that early love of books has stayed with her ever since. With…

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Lee Archer and his wife, Veronica, have carved out their niche here in the Allegheny Highlands. Through Simply Flawless Cleaning Services, they provide commercial, residential, and auto detailing across Bath, Highland, and Alleghany Counties. Their growth has included opening a physical location in Covington — at 820 S. Lexington Avenue, in the Wright Way Motors…

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