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Teachers Forbidden to Connect Personal Devices to School WIFI -A Safety Issue?
Tim Walker | November 8, 2019 | News
Many teachers see this as a safety issue which would prevent a teacher from notifying other teachers and administrators discretely if they see a suspicious activity or other safety issue.
Pocahontas County Received $21,450 from the PELT Lawsuit
Tim Walker | November 6, 2019 | News
Bob Martin also informed the Pocahontas Commissioners that he will be retiring from the practice of law on February 29, 2020 as well as from his position as the Commission’s Counsel.
Pine Mountain Sessions brings the sound of Kentucky to the Opera House
Heather Niday | November 6, 2019 | News
Come to the Opera House November 9th to learn more about this unique project
Student Safety An Issue At Highland School Board Meeting
Scott Smith | November 5, 2019 | News
Reaction and responses to recent incidents questioned by parents
Free Online Marketing and Social Media Workshop
Mickey Frank Thomas | November 5, 2019 | News
A free workshop to assist small businesses, not-for-profits and individuals with online and social media marketing is coming to the Highland Center on Thursday, December 12.
General Elections Voters Guide
Abby Dufour | October 31, 2019 | News
The next general election is in just a few days on November 5th. Here are some things you need to know if you’re 18 and have never voted, or just need a refresher.
Guide To Outdoor Recreation Opportunities In The Western Highlands Released
Scott Smith | October 31, 2019 | News
In a press release dated October 25th, the Virginia’s Western Highlands Travel Council announced the publication of a guide to hiking, biking and riding trails. The Council is made up of tourism offices from Bath, Highland, Alleghany and Craig counties, and the 48-page guide includes descriptions and maps of trails in all four counties, including…
“The Rugged Nature of Our Existence Brings Out the Bold Nature of Our People”
Tim Walker | October 30, 2019 | News
“People tell us all the time that we are very friendly. People come here because we are friendly; and they return because we are friendly.”
Student Presentations Liven Board of Education Meeting
Tim Walker | October 29, 2019 | News
While the October 22nd Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, held at PCHS, was rather short and unexciting. But the input by Pocahontas County High School students and staff at the Local School Improvement Council meeting, which proceeded the regular meeting, was lively and informative. Teresa Mullen, the ProStart…
The hills are alive with movement! Modern Dance at the Plein Air Festival
Sage Tanguay 0:00 The hills are alive with movement. Last week I had the opportunity to speak with fellow UVA dance alumna and Bath County resident Cornelia Hodges about an upcoming performance which is part of the Bath County Plein Air Festival. Cornelia Hodges 0:15 The event is called Modern Dance and Plein Air and…