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Highland Rams Sending Message To Other Basketball Teams
Heather Niday | December 15, 2011 | News
A young Highland Rams boys basketball team is off to a 3-1 start and head coach Curt Gutshall says this year’s team is among the best he’s coached at Highland High.
Outgoing Bath Board of Supervisors Holds Its Final Monthly Meeting
Heather Niday | December 15, 2011 | News
With three of five members attending, the Board takes care of a little business and some recognition.
Pocahontas County Winter Bird Count Is December 16th, 2011
Heather Niday | December 14, 2011 | News
For over a century, intrepid birding enthusiasts have braved the cold to count Chicadees, Nuthatches and Woodpeckers among others, for the National Audubon Society.
Virginia Secretary Of Education Has Good News For Highland County Schools
Heather Niday | December 14, 2011 | News
A delegation that met with Highland school and county officials last week is confident they will be able to help the schools with budget issues.
Bath School Board Member Eddie Ryder Steps Down After Twenty Years Of Service
Heather Niday | December 13, 2011 | News
Ryder, the county’s longest serving school board member, gives some advice to incoming board members and reflects on how boards work.
Pocahontas Community Center Redesigned To Reduce Construction Costs
Heather Niday | December 13, 2011 | News
After receiving some substantially higher than expected construction bids earlier this year, the Chapman Technical Group decided to go back to the drawing board and modify the plans for the Marlinton Community and Wellness Center.
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?