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Mon Forest District Ranger Briefs about the June, 2016 Flood Damages & Repairs at the Forest
Tim Walker | February 13, 2018 | News
Cynthia Sandeno, the Marlinton/White Sulphur District Ranger, talks about the damages done to this portion of the Monongahela National Forest by the June, 2016 flood, the status of the repairs and opportunities for contractors.
Luke Leech Recalls Longest Run as Highland’s Rocky the Ram Mascot
Chris Swecker | February 13, 2018 | News
Meet the most recent personality behind the costume, Luke Leech, as he discusses his experience and Homecoming tribute.
Dominion’s Robert Orndorff & New Pipeline Community Liaisons Brief Pocahontas Commission
Tim Walker | February 12, 2018 | News
Bob Orndorff, the State Policy Manager for Dominion Resources introduced the two new Community Liaisons for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Construction Project to the Pocahontas Commissioners at their February 6th meeting.
Overview of Highland County Board of Supervisors’ Meeting on February 6, 2018
Chris Swecker | February 9, 2018 | News
The Board discussed Senate Bill 680 about EMS, the Board of Equalization, VDOT, zoning fees, and more.
Bath School Board hears about many opportunities for students (part one)
Bonnie Ralston | February 8, 2018 | News
Between Governor’s School, Talent Search, Career Coaching, and SOAR, there is something for everyone.
Domestic Violence Myths and Facts
Bonnie Ralston | February 7, 2018 | News
If you need it, get help.
Dominion Power Refuses Pocahontas Commission’s Request for Water Testing Funds
Tim Walker | February 7, 2018 | News
It was announced at the February 6th Commission meeting that a letter had been received from Dominion declining to contribute to the Water Task Force’s water testing project.
Future of Marlinton Elementary Discussed Again at January 5th Board of Ed. Meeting
Tim Walker | February 7, 2018 | News
Terrance Beam, Pocahontas County School Superintendent reported that he and Board Member Joe Walker met with Marlinton Mayor Sam Felton and they agreed that any plan to keep Marlinton Elementary School in Marlinton must be a community plan, not just a Board of Education plan.
Highland County Joins The Virginia Small and Rural School Division Coalition
Chris Swecker | February 7, 2018 | News
The Coalition aims to collaborate with other school divisions to tackle issues of declining student enrollment, unfunded mandates, and other issues.
Marlinton Middle School Principal Explains Their Academic Successes
Tim Walker | February 1, 2018 | News
“And I think that’s what we have going for us, that we definitely can definitely focus on kids that are struggling to make them successful, not only here at the middle school, but at the high school as well” said Principal Lambert.