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Highland County Officials Meet With State Education Group To Discuss Future Of School System
Heather Niday | December 12, 2011 | News
Virginia Secretary of Education sent a group of education experts to Highland County last week to discuss how to make the school system sustainable.
Engineer Updates Pocahontas Commission On Plans To Finish East Fork Remediation Cleanup
Heather Niday | December 12, 2011 | News
Engineer Bill Swecker hopes to get started on the final phase of the cleanup as soon as the weather breaks next spring.
Bath Boys Basketball Combines Experience And Youth
Heather Niday | December 11, 2011 | News
The Bath County Chargers boys basketball team lacks mid-level management this season, with no juniors on the roster. But the Chargers have a core group of seniors help develop a strong squad of sophomores.
Lady Chargers working hard to surprise the doubters
Heather Niday | December 10, 2011 | News
The Bath County Lady Chargers are 2-2 in early season action and showing great potential. What does the coach think about the team’s chances?
Strong Start For Pocahontas Boys Basketball
Heather Niday | December 9, 2011 | News
Good performance in preseason scrimmages has the Warriors and coach Bob Sheets confident for the upcoming season.
Pocahontas Residents Have Differing Views On Best Way To Preserve County Lifestyle
Heather Niday | December 9, 2011 | News
Residents at Pocahontas County Commission meeting disagree over whether a Marcellus ordinance would protect or restrict citizens’ rights.
Current Bath County School Board Meets For Last Time
Heather Niday | December 9, 2011 | News
Board members shared thoughts and advice with incoming Board members and Board member Barbara Waldeck discussed the savings and benefits she feels could be gained by closing Millboro Elementary school. A whole new school board will begin service in January, 2012.
Pocahontas Grand Jury Hands Down 14 Felony Indictments In December
Heather Niday | December 9, 2011 | News
Eight individuals are indicted facing charges ranging from sexual abuse to arson to murder.
Highland Sups, Monterey Town Council Give Final Blessing To County Comprehensive Plan
Heather Niday | December 9, 2011 | News
Over seven years of work finally came to fruition Tuesday evening when the Highland County Board of Supervisors and the Monterey Town Council both voted unanimously to adopt the county’s new comprehensive plan.
Retiring Highland County Sheriff, Two Supervisors Honored During Highland Sups December Meeting
Heather Niday | December 7, 2011 | News
The Highland Supervisors honored two of their own, Robin Sullenberger and Jerry Rexrode, as well as Sheriff Herb Lightner for their years of service.