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Highland County Public Schools Playground Updates
Brit Chambers | September 13, 2024 | News
Former interim special education director Koressa Malcolm orchestrated the purchase of the equipment, but the school had trouble finding construction personnel to install it, up to this point.
Highland County Board of Supervisors Chairman Questions the Need for Commonwealth’s Attorney to Go Full Time
Brit Chambers | September 13, 2024 | News
Chairman Henry Budzinski questioned the need for the Commonwealth’s attorney to go full time, as she requested from the compensation board.
September 12 Highland County School Board Meeting Recap
Brit Chambers | September 13, 2024 | News
Public comments left several questions unanswered, but reports from administration were positive for the start of the 2024 school year in Highland County.
Inside the Harvest: A Chat with Bath County Chamber’s Rachel Camacho
Danny Cardwell | September 12, 2024 | News
Curious about what makes the Bath County Chamber Harvest Festival a must attend event for the entire family? In my latest interview with Rachel Camacho, Executive Director of the Bath County Chamber of Commerce, we dive into all the details—live music, local vendors, a chili cook-off, and more! Click the link to hear how…
Threats Close Pocahontas Schools on 9-11-24
Tim Walker | September 12, 2024 | News
Bostic said that there will be increased law enforcement at our schools during this threat peroid
September is National Substance Abuse Recovery Month
Tim Walker | September 10, 2024 | News
Recognizes and promotes evidence-based substance recovery and treatment practices and celebrates those who have taken the long and hard road to recovery.
Pocahontas County Commissioners Appoint Joni Nichols as Interim County Prosecutor
Tim Walker | September 10, 2024 | News
Nichols will replace current County Prosecutor Terri Helmick as interim County Prosecutor through December. Helmick has submitted her resignation from that office effective September 6, 2024.
Replacement Fences to be Built at Caesar Mountain and Marlinton Green Box Sites
Tim Walker | September 10, 2024 | News
Henderson said the public either needs to treat that green box site with respect or the Caesar Mountain site will need to be closed permanently,
September 3 Highland County Board of Supervisors Meeting – Part Two
Brit Chambers | September 8, 2024 | News
Several shouting matches erupted during the meeting. This story includes audio from the heated exchanges.
September 3 Highland County Board of Supervisors Meeting – Part One
Brit Chambers | September 8, 2024 | News
The BOS stayed to the agenda for the first part of the meeting making several decisions and accepting reports from both the sheriff’s office and VDOT. Part two covers contentious board and public comments.