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Forty days after Highland County school officials suddenly learned their superintendent was resigning, school board members have found a successor. On Aug. 4th, the three-member Highland County School Board voted unanimously to hire Dr. James “Nick” Nycum, the Executive Director of Transportation for Augusta County Schools. Board Chairman Jason Wilfong said Nycum, who was not…

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Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4 percent increase over the previous year, state officials report. Gov. Glenn Younkin and officials with the Virginia Tourism Corporation, or the VTC, touted the Commonwealth’s good news in an Aug. 5th joint press release. In all, visitor spending…

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The members indicated that they will approach the County Commission to pay for it,

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“Sometimes just talking and getting the thoughts out -verbalizing thoughts and putting them into words- can be very beneficial helping solve problems.”

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Initially hired for two consecutive 6-month probationary periods at a salary of $50,000 per year with full benefits.

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  I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Joseph “Joe” Ott, one of the newest physicians at Bath Community Hospital. “Dr. Joe” was open and forthright about his passion for pediatrics, his military service as a way to both serve his country and afford medical school, and how his faith continues to guide…

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Without even going into executive discussion to discuss it, the WV BOE members agreed to grant a 6-month extension for the schools to finish fixing the remaining problems.

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Philanthropic groups step up to help community stations left high and dry by the Rescission Act of 2025

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Bath County High School has a new head golf coach — Brett Kampf. In our conversation, he shared how his father first put clubs in his hands, how his family’s tradition of service shaped his values, and how his background in education guides the way he coaches. We also talked about the golfers who inspired…

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  The Bath County Arts Association has entered a new chapter with the opening of The Bear, its permanent arts space in downtown Hot Springs, led by Executive Director Sage Tanguay. In this conversation, Sage reflects on coming full circle—from receiving BCAA grants as a student, to teaching dance classes, to helping fund drama club…

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