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Startup Shenandoah Valley Program Provides Assistance for Businesses
Bonnie Ralston | February 24, 2021 | News
The program is offered by the Staunton Creative Community Fund which helps to support and guide new and existing businesses
Highland Tourism Council Awards Grants
Bonnie Ralston | February 24, 2021 | News
The Highland County VA blog and the Highland Historical Society received funds for marketing assistance
Traditional Mountain Culture and Social Justice Culture Clash At BOE Meeting Part 2 of 2
Tim Walker | February 23, 2021 | News
Since the board members are not allowed to discuss or take actions on matters brought up during delegations, these issues will certainly spill over onto the agenda at the next board meeting on March 9th.
Traditional Mountain Culture and Social Justice Culture Clash At BOE Meeting Part 1 of 2
Tim Walker | February 23, 2021 | News
The February 16th Pocahontas Board of Education Meeting took an unexpected turn when upset parents brought their grievances to the board over certain course content being taught in one ELA classroom at PCHS.
Virginia’s Covid-19 Information Center Explained
Danny Cardwell | February 23, 2021 | News
The following is a transcript of a conversation I had with Mrs. Lori Hicks. The full audio file is linked below. I’m Lori Hicks; I’m the director of marketing and communications at Bath Community Hospital. Thank you for the opportunity. The state has announced a new Virginia Covid-19 information center in Richmond; it’s available 7…
Pocahontas Board of Ed Keeps 4 1/2 Days a Week Schedule
Tim Walker | February 21, 2021 | News
After discussing the merits of doing this for K through 8 grades, the board members decided to keep things consistent for all grades by retaining the current four-and-a-half-day schedule with half days on Wednesdays for the rest of this school year.
Highland February School Board Meeting
Scott Smith | February 19, 2021 | News
One to one computing coming to Highland Elementary next year.
Highland County Board of Supervisors February Work Session
Bonnie Ralston | February 19, 2021 | News
The Board made clear that county government is not promoting any maple activities this year, since the Maple Festival is cancelled
Highland County Economic Development Authority’s February Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | February 18, 2021 | News
Most discussion focused on how (and if) the EDA could help market March maple activities despite the Maple Festival cancellation
County Commissioners Authorize PMH To Purchase Lot Adjoining the Hospital
Tim Walker | February 18, 2021 | News
Barr said that the property would be purchased using cash from the hospital’s operating budget, and they can afford it.