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Kathy Mattea performs at the Pocahontas Opera House for two sold out shows
Heather Niday | October 16, 2019 | News
With help from a new voice teacher and some old songs, Mattea discovered a richer vocal sound
Drone Company Brings New Jobs to Covington
Abby Dufour | October 16, 2019 | News
Virginia beats out both Florida and California for Aeronyde Corporation to establish a new drone operations command and control center. It will be located in Covington, creating 25 new jobs in the area.
“It Was Frightening to Camp in the Wilderness on my Own”
Tim Walker | October 16, 2019 | News
“I had some fear of sleeping in the wilderness alone, but I just sought to overcome it, and I did” said Laura Finch.
Game Changer for VA Hemp Growers
Abby Dufour | October 14, 2019 | News
Virginia hemp growers are now eligible for crop insurance which gives growers a safety net where they can get their costs of production back in case of catastrophic failure.
Sound Complaints Due to Speyside
Abby Dufour | October 9, 2019 | News
At Bath’s most recent Board of Supervisors meeting, the public shared their concerns with the noise from Speyside and urged the board to revise the noise ordinance.
School Staff Express Concerns to the Pocahontas County Board of Education
Tim Walker | October 8, 2019 | News
The School Staff explained to the board that the loss of this position puts a lot of extra work and stress on the teachers, and has a negative impact on the students.
Highland County Humane Society’s Annual Family Fun Day Is Coming
Mickey Frank Thomas | October 8, 2019 | News
The Highland County Humane Society’s annual fundraiser coincides with the Hands and Harvest Festival. Pet lovers are invited to attend Family Fun Day at the county firehouse in Monterey, VA.
Tails Inn Interview
Abby Dufour | October 5, 2019 | News
Tails Inn is a new business in Bath County which provides overnight boarding and daycare for your dogs. Owner, Karen Williams, sat down with me and talks all about it.
Bath County Health and Wellness Fair Interview
Abby Dufour | October 5, 2019 | News
I met with Sarah Sutton to talk about the upcoming annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Omni Homestead on Tuesday, October 8th.
Allegheny Mountain Showcase – Wow! Opera at the Pocahontas Opera House!
Heather Niday | October 4, 2019 | News
https://pinecast.com/listen/d61645a9-f631-4e99-8571-b20d2c8d0ed9.mp3 “I’ve always really been interested in offering opera in non-traditional ways.” Liz Cass, co-founder of LOLA, Local Opera Local Artists who will present the first ever opera performance at the Pocahontas County Opera House on Saturday, October 12th. “And so I thought I’ll start a small professional opera company here in Austin.” To launch…