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The Recorder Newspaper Plans Hopefully for a Better 2021
Bonnie Ralston | December 14, 2020 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/5b6f8370-dd04-4308-89e4-4206b90e0b65.mp3 The Recorder newspaper in Bath and Highland Counties has been publishing since 1877. The pandemic almost brought an end to that. The Recorder is still publishing, but with the future a bit uncertain, the staff is looking ahead with hope and a plan. Anne Adams is the Publisher of The Recorder. “Back in March,…
Highland County Recreation Commission Offering Safe Unique Christmas Events
Bonnie Ralston | December 14, 2020 | News
The Highland County Recreation Commission has several unique Christmas events coming up to help spread cheer during this difficult time. One staple, though, is the annual Holiday Lights Contest. Jessy Wilfong is Recreation Director of the Highland County Recreation Commission. “This year we’ve switched it up a bit and since the Chamber is not…
Wreaths Across America convoy begins trip to Arlington on December 15th
Heather Niday | December 10, 2020 | News
A very special convoy of trucks will depart from Columbia Falls, Maine on December 15th making its way to Arlington National Cemetery, in Virginia. The trucks will each carry a load of handmade wreaths destined for the gravesites of fallen heroes at the cemetery. JD Walker is one of the truck drivers who volunteer for…
Pocahontas Students Forced to Struggle with Remote Learning
Tim Walker | December 9, 2020 | News
“We were hoping to get the kids back before Christmas break, but it is looking more and more doubtful. So, we’re orange and on remote learning and it is what it is,” said School Superintendent Terrence Beam.
Highland School Board Discusses Virtual Learning Virtually
Scott Smith | December 9, 2020 | News
In-person learning targeted to begin again on January 4th
Stay Home and Attend The Highland County Arts Council’s Variety Show December 12th
Bonnie Ralston | December 8, 2020 | News
On Saturday evening, The Highland County Arts Council is presenting a variety show as part of it’s Second Saturday at Seven concert series. It’s celebrating the Arts Council’s twenty eighth anniversary of bringing the arts to Highland County. The Arts Council has done these variety shows in the past, but this year is a little…
Highland Board of Supervisors December Meeting
Bonnie Ralston | December 5, 2020 | News
At its December meeting, the Highland County Board of Supervisors continued with plans for the remaining CARES Act funding, tabled action on an appointment and heard some more questions about the Emergency Medical Services fee. County Administrator Roberta Lambert reported there is $82,000 left of CARES Act money. Lambert said there are still a…
Pocahontas BOE Receives Current School Virus Numbers
Tim Walker | December 3, 2020 | News
Due to the increasing wave of Corona Virus cases in Pocahontas county, the Board of Education held their December 1st meeting remotely via Zoom Meeting in which everyone, including the Board Members and Superintendent Beam were remotely located in their homes.
Marketing Assistance Program Now Available in Highland County
Bonnie Ralston | December 3, 2020 | News
The Highland Tourism Council has launched it’s 2020 Marketing Assistance Program. Funds are now available through the program, developed by the Highland Tourism Council, to market Highland County as a tourist destination. The Tourism Council has increased the available funding from last year, now appropriating up to $3,000 in available assistance for Highland County…
Altercation leads to first degree murder charge
Tim Walker | December 2, 2020 | News
A criminal complaint filed November 27 in Pocahontas County Magistrate Court by West Virginia State Police Trooper Z. M. Chestnut details a series of events from the early morning hours which led to a charge of first-degree murder against Jeremi L. Kincaid, 37, of Marlinton