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Nick Mullins: October is national breast cancer awareness month reminding us of the millions of people who have been impacted by breast cancer. In 2023, over 288 thousands new cases of breast cancer were found with over 43,000 women succumbing to the disease. But despite rising breast cancer rates, especially among younger women, the death…

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The inspection report listed thirty violations at the landfill which violate the landfill’s permit to operate. The report is supported by included photographic evidence of the violations.

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It’s never too early to start preparing for next year’s Highland County’s Maple Festival. So says Highland County Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Swecker, who is putting the word out to artisans, crafters and food vendors from near or far to apply for a spot to sell their creations. Swecker says the Chamber usually begins…

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Highland County school officials are taking another step to keep students and teachers safe in the event of a lockdown due to a shooting in or near the schools. It’s a bucket. The so-called Lockdown Buckets, also known as Go Buckets, were delivered Sept.18th to the county schools for use in all classrooms, gyms, cafeterias…

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Highland County officials want to modify their zoning ordinance to add significant restrictions for Data Center operators who might want to make the county their home. While no Data Centers exist in the county, nor are there any proposed plans for one at this time, Highland County supervisors appear anxious to move on the issue….

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Secure Rural School Act funds will support infrastructure and trail projects in the Monongahela National Forest

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Highland County Sheriff Bob Kelly has declined to release a copy of a 911 call involving a violent domestic assault last month in a Monterey home, calling the recording “evidence.” Allegheny Mountain Radio filed a request for a recording of the Aug.29th 911 call through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA. That action…

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Chargers Golf Heads to Region C: A Conversation with Coach Bret Kampf By Danny Cardwell · Allegheny Mountain Radio Bath County High School’s golf team will tee off at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 5, in the Region C Tournament at Great Oaks Country Club. The Chargers earned the trip by going 12–0 in Pioneer…

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Three Historic Districts: Preservation Bath’s 2026 Annual Lecture By Danny Cardwell · Allegheny Mountain Radio Preservation Bath will hold its 2026 Annual Lecture and Awards on Sunday, October 11, at 4 p.m., at the Holstein Barn at the Old Dairy in Warm Springs. This year’s lecture — “Traces on Spaces: Examining Our Historic Districts’ Hidden…

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The SBA has set aside about 120 million dollars for their Needs Projects this year, but have already received statewide requests for over 170 million dollars, which includes the pending Pocahontas County Needs Grant request for funds to replace the HVAC system at PCHS.

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