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Virginia SCC Rejects Dominion IRP, ACP Construction Halted
Chris Swecker | December 10, 2018 | News
The Virginia State Corporation Commission issued an order rejecting Dominion Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed Fish and Wildlife Service approvals for the ACP.
Mon Forest announces winter closures on the Gauley and Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger Districts
Heather Niday | December 7, 2018 | News
Winter in the Mon Forest is beautiful, but travel can be a problem
Pocahontas County Commission Considering Important Major Purchase
Tim Walker | December 5, 2018 | News
Pocahontas County 911 Director Mike O’Brien discussed with the County Commission the possible purchasing a new 911 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD,), a 911 Phone System, a mapping application and a new Records Management system for the Sheriff’s Department.
Board of Ed Receives Update on the MIP at Pocahontas County High School
Tim Walker | December 5, 2018 | News
OWPR Architects, who is managing the Major Improvement Project at PCHS, reported that the sewer system install has been delayed because a vender sent the wrong sized holding tanks.
The HCRC 2018 Holiday Lights Contest Is Open for Entries
Chris Swecker | December 5, 2018 | News
Catie King, Highland County Recreation Commission Director, has the details on this year’s Holiday Lights Contest, with winners planned to be announced, along with a driving tour, on December 19, 2018.
Bacova Beer Co. Opens in Hot Springs
Bonnie Ralston | December 5, 2018 | News
For pictures of the brewery as it grew, visit their facebook page.
Highland County Humane Society Pet Food Drive
Chris Swecker | December 4, 2018 | News
Corena Huffman with the Highland County Humane Society provides information about their pet food drive and who to contact with animal welfare issues.
“Rise Against Hunger” Food Aid Event To Be Held in Blue Grass
Chris Swecker | November 30, 2018 | News
Andre Crummett, minister of the Blue Grass United Methodist Charge, has information about how the local community can help fight hunger across the globe.
Mars InSight makes a safe landing on the Red Planet
Heather Niday | November 29, 2018 | News
Mars InSight Lander survives the “seven minutes of terror” to touch down safely
Pocahontas Schools to Revise its Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan
Tim Walker | November 28, 2018 | News
In Part one of this report by the Pocahontas County School Superintendent, Mr. Beam talked about his efforts to accomplish badly needed school renovations by using the School Building Authority’s Major Improvement Projects. Here in Part two of his report, Mr. Beam talks about next school year’s Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan or CEFP, which is…