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Highland Center Hosts Concert During Hands & Harvest Festival
Bonnie Ralston | October 8, 2020 | News
As part of Highland County’s Hands and Harvest Festival, the Highland Center is holding the Third Annual Memorial Concert in honor of Mary Hille McCoy and Elizabeth P. McCoy. Two bands are set to perform Saturday evening. Karl Behr and Double Derringer kick things off at 5 p.m. Karl Behrens, from Pocahontas County, is…
Pocahontas CEFP Committee Report Reaches a Decision Regarding School Closures
Tim Walker | October 7, 2020 | News
The overall goal of the plan is to ensure that the Board of Education will provide the school facilities to support the curriculum and instructional delivery models which meet state standards.
The Duke of Jazz Reflects on 20 Years at AMR
Danny Cardwell | October 7, 2020 | News
The smooth sounds of Grover Washington Junior’s hit Winelight have become synonymous around these parts with one thing: Light’s Out Jazz on Allegheny Mountain radio. Recently, I sat down with the Duke of jazz Pete Pitard to talk about his 20-year anniversary as the host of the show. Q: How are you doing Duke? A:…
Highland County Barn Quilt Trail Expanded
Bonnie Ralston | October 7, 2020 | News
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. So, we’re excited to introduce a completely revised and expanded version of our popular Highland County Barn Quilt Trail brochure. The brochure now has over fifty barn quilts for travelers to explore. Our Barn Quilt Trail was actually the first in Virginia…
Pocahontas Commissioners Commit Spending a Big Part of Their COVID-19 State Block Grant
Tim Walker | October 6, 2020 | News
The Pocahontas County Commissioners, at their October 6th meeting, committed to spend a big chunk of the seventy-five thousand dollar ($75,000) remaining balance.of their COVID-19 Block Grant from the state.
Highland Schools Make Fridays Virtual Only Through October
Scott Smith | October 6, 2020 | News
School Board will re-evaluate decision at November meeting.
Highland County’s Hands and Harvest Festival In-Person Events – Part 2
Bonnie Ralston | October 1, 2020 | News
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. This is part two of our story on the 2020 Hands and Harvest Festival. Several of our maple syrup sugar camps will be open to the public over the weekend, starting Friday October 9th through Sunday October 11th and again online. …
Highland County’s Hands and Harvest Festival Is a Hybrid Event This Year
Bonnie Ralston | October 1, 2020 | News
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall with our annual Hands and Harvest Festival here in Highland County. It’s going to be a hybrid event this year of both virtual and in-person offerings. …
Putting More and More Students into the Classroom Four Days-a-Week
Tim Walker | September 30, 2020 | News
“Hillsboro Elementary School brought back all their students. And, some of the other schools are working on trying to bring more students back….. Our sixth grade at Marlinton Middle School all came back yesterday (9-28.)….. and, I know the high school and Marlinton Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School are all currently working on plans to bring back more students” said Beam
Hiner Town Trout Fishing Open in Highland County
Bonnie Ralston | September 30, 2020 | News
There’s a new business open in Highland County where all ages can fish and enjoy the outdoors, especially children since fishing can provide a unique experience. Hiner Town Trout Fishing is a fee fishing pond owned and operated by Carl and Ruth Hiner. “They’re easy enough that it keeps children’s attention,” says Ruth Hiner. …