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Former Highland Sherriff Talks About 30 Year Career In Highland County – Part Two
Heather Niday | January 19, 2012 | News
Herbert R. Lightner served with the Highland County Sheriff’s Office for nearly three decades. He began as a deputy in 1981 and was elected Sheriff in 1986. In this second of three parts, Lightner describes his early days as a deputy and sheriff and how things changed during his first 15 years on the force.
PCHS fourth period comeback fails, Tucker wins 70-58
Heather Niday | January 19, 2012 | News
The Tucker County Mountain Lions traveled to Pocahontas County to play the Warriors on January 19. What happened when the two conference rivals met for the first time this season?
Pocahontas County Commission Keeps Hotel/Motel Tax Allotments At Same Percentages As Last Year
Heather Niday | January 19, 2012 | News
During the more than hour long discussion on the breakdown of the allotments, some controversy arose over funding of the county’s historic preservation group.
New River CTC Now Accepting Applications For Paramedic Course In May
Heather Niday | January 18, 2012 | News
Are you a EMT looking for an opportunity to further your medical career and boost your earning potential? If so, then New River Community and Technical College may have just the course for you.
Back Creek Mountain Timber Sale Begins In Bath County
Heather Niday | January 18, 2012 | News
In addition to the sale, the final George Washington Forest Plan is under construction.
Highland School Board Gets Down To Business At First Meeting
Heather Niday | January 18, 2012 | News
The Board also hears about alternative education methods from Highland County School Superintendent Crawford.
The City Dark” Documentary To Be Shown At Old Dairy On January 19th
Heather Niday | January 17, 2012 | News
The Virginia Hot Springs Preservation Trust in Warm Springs is showing the award-winning documentary about addressing light pollution at the Old Dairy in Warm Springs, on Thursday, January 19th – admission is free.
The New Bath Board of Supervisors Is Getting Down To Work
Heather Niday | January 17, 2012 | News
Conversations with Bath’s Constitutional Officers help the board learn more about the various offices, as well as what’s needed to help them operate more efficiently.
Pocahontas Magistrate Defends Prosecuting Attorney
Heather Niday | January 17, 2012 | News
Pocahontas Magistrate Janet Kershner-Vanover says a disciplinary report accusing Pocahontas County Prosecuting Attorney Donna Meadows Price of violations of Rules of Professional Conduct a report full of “pettiness and misconceptions”.
Square Dancing Is Making A Comeback In The Allegheny Highlands
Heather Niday | January 16, 2012 | News
Bath County resident Willie Smith is bringing mountain style square dancing to the Allegheny Highlands.