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Highland Superintendent’s Thoughts On February Meeting
Scott Smith | February 12, 2020 | News
Dr. Thomas Schott discusses his thoughts leading into the meeting
Here Are the Basics About the 2020 U.S. Census
Tim Walker | February 12, 2020 | News
“…They will have probably until the end of May to self-report. And for those people who for one reason or another don’t self-report, they can expect to have someone come knocking on their door… (the Census) is how we get our Federal tax dollars back into our communities -funding for schools and for, transportation, roads, healthcare, businesses.,,”
Executive Pastry Chef at the Omni Homestead Wins FoodNetworks “Chopped Sweets” an Interview with Leen Kim
Abby Dufour | February 11, 2020 | News
I met with former banker turned pastry chef, Leen Kim, who recently competed on the Food Network’s show Chopped Sweets and won. She is the executive pastry chef at the Omni Homestead.
Out of District Students Are Focus Of Highland School Board Meeting
Scott Smith | February 7, 2020 | News
Student policy and staff salary increases spur large attendance
Pocahontas Commission Hears Reports, Approves Contributions
Tim Walker | February 4, 2020 | News
During his report, Commission Counsel Bob Martin reported that the Silver Creek Association has withdrawn its court motion to reverse the assessor’s decision to reassess 247 units located in the commercial zone
Here’s a Great Way to Learn How to Garden Like a Pro!
Tim Walker | February 3, 2020 | News
Grow Appalachia has a great way for you to learn to garden, or improve on your gardening skills.
Scuffletown brings high energy mischief to the Highland Center Feb 8th
Heather Niday | January 31, 2020 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/fa026818-9102-4d86-b5e8-87fb1d5f7aa9.mp3 A critic has referred to Scuffletown concerts as shows “full of high energy mischief, laughter and great energy”. And the two performers who comprise Scuffletown, John Whitlow and Marc Carraway, will tell you they are happy with that description. Here’s John Whitlow describing their show vibe. “I think one of the critical things for…
Highland County Humane Society Barn Cat Program is a Win-Win
Mickey Frank Thomas | January 30, 2020 | News
Corena Huffman from the Highland County Humane Society talks about the Society’s barn cat program and why it’s a win-win for the stray cats and householders.
Pocahontas BOE Rejects Allowing Staff Personal Device Connections to School WIFI
Tim Walker | January 29, 2020 | News
This had become an issue last fall when school staff expressed frustration and safety concerns over the school policy forbidding use of personal devices and phones on the school WIFI network.
4-H Summer Camp Opportunities Still Open
Scott Smith | January 29, 2020 | News
Highland-Bath 4-H Agent Kari Sponaugle discusses the yearly camp