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Doctor, CEO, Leader: Jane Russell’s Journey
Danny Cardwell | September 5, 2025 | News
Bath Community Hospital’s new President & CEO, Dr. Jane Russell, sat down with Allegheny Mountain Radio’s Danny Cardwell for a thoughtful conversation about leadership and rural healthcare. From her experiences serving tribal communities in Alaska to leading hospitals on the Oregon coast, Dr. Russell shared how her background as a pharmacist — combined with an…
Warner’s Drive-In To Dedicate New Stage At Community Appreciation Event
Scott Smith | September 4, 2025 | News
The day will feature many community presentations, culminating with live music
Community Rallies Behind Pritt Family with September 27 Fundraiser
Danny Cardwell | September 3, 2025 | News
I sat down with Debbie Young from the Hot Springs Rescue Squad to talk about a special fundraiser happening during the Autumn Harvest Festival. On July 21st, Bath County resident and cosmetologist Jessica Pritt suffered a brain aneurysm. Her husband, Greg Pritt, is the Chief of the Hot Springs Fire Department — and…
Commissioners Approve Hiring 1 Part-Time and 1 Full-Time 911 Dispatchers
Tim Walker | September 2, 2025 | News
The commissioners approved both of these hires.
SPARTAN TRIFECTA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUTS IN WV
Heather Niday | September 2, 2025 | News
You can watch the most elite endurance athletes in the world compete in this epic competition
Cooler Temps Mean Fall Color Will Soon Return To The Allegheny Highlands
Heather Niday | September 2, 2025 | News
Keep up with the Fall Foliage reports in Virginia and West Virginia for the best time to view prime color this fall
Highland School Officials Offer $5,000 Sign-On Bonus To New Teacher Hires
Michael Folks | August 31, 2025 | News
Highland County School officials are looking for a few good teachers, so they now are offering a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus to qualified licensed applicants to come on board. During its July 10th monthly meeting, the Highland County School board voted 3 to 0 to offer the bonus, which requires new hires to agree to…
Highland Officials Eye Court Fight To Block Repaying State $887,000 For Matching Grant Shortfall
Michael Folks | August 31, 2025 | News
Highland County officials are wondering if they can fight the state in court to block a required repayment of more than $887,000 due to a school matching grant spending shortfall. The issue of legal action arose during a July 1st Highland County Board of Supervisors meeting after County School Board Chairman Jason Wilfong said preliminary…
Highland County Hires New Schools Superintendent, Ending A 40-Day Search
Michael Folks | August 31, 2025 | News
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…
Virginia Tourism Generates A Record $35.1 Billion in 2024, Up 5.4 percent From 2024
Michael Folks | August 31, 2025 | News
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…