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Pocahontas County BOE Decides on amount of In-Class Instruction per Week
Tim Walker | January 18, 2021 | News
School Superintendent Terrence Beam said that as he understands the governor’s order and the direction of the WV Department of Education, there are two options for the board to consider.
SBA re-opens Paycheck Protection Program to small lenders beginning Jan 15th
Heather Niday | January 14, 2021 | News
Another round of Paycheck Protection Program loans will be available beginning January 15th, 2021
Community Divided about the Future of Former Howes Tannery Office Building
Tim Walker | January 13, 2021 | News
After seeing the condition of the building, including the severe water damage to the rear half of the building, as well as the relatively good condition of the front half, several different opinions and observations were expressed:
You Can Vote for a Highland County Entry in Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts Contest
Bonnie Ralston | January 13, 2021 | News
You can vote daily through January 20
Highland Medical Center Begins COVID Vaccinations
Scott Smith | January 13, 2021 | News
Vaccinations for persons 75 and older begin next week
Highland Schools Return To In Person Education January 19th
Scott Smith | January 13, 2021 | News
New protocols put in place to guide future COVID related closures
Pocahontas County Grandparents Face Charges Over Injuries to their 5-Year-Old Grandson
Tim Walker | January 11, 2021 | News
Physicians at the medical center contacted police when they discovered the boy had “extremely severe” facial and head injuries, and also appeared to be the victim of “gross child neglect” which included severe anemia and malnutrition.
Highland County Board of Supervisors January 2021 Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | January 11, 2021 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/a40cec46-9588-4e88-a6c5-7f817d69f8c8.mp3 The Highland County Board of Supervisors held it’s first monthly meeting of 2021 on January 5th. The Board took care of organizational items for the new year. Harry Sponaugle was elected Chairman for 2021 and John Moyers, Jr. was elected Vice-Chair. The Board adopted Rules of Procedure with no changes from last year. The…
Highland County Supervisors Hold Work Session on Proposed EMS Ordinance
Bonnie Ralston | January 9, 2021 | News
Volunteer EMS Opposed to Ordinance Language While Supervisors Stress It Is a Draft
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Discontinuing Game Check Stations
Bonnie Ralston | January 7, 2021 | News
Electronic Harvest Reporting Goes into Effect September 2021