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A Few Good Minutes With Lieutenant Jeff Grimm
Danny Cardwell | July 24, 2024 | News
Lieutenant Jeff Grimm from the Bath County Sheriff’s Office joined Danny in the WCHG Studio to talk National Night Out Against Crime. The National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Jeff talked about community, his journey into law enforcement and bluegrass. Bath County will be celebrating Night Out…
Get Caught Up in the Magic of Fireflies
Brit Chambers | July 24, 2024 | News
Now seems to be the height of fireflies up in Highland, a little later than down in the valley where it’s warmer. They prefer old hayfields and grassy fields near rivers, away from light.
WV Is Home to Blue Crawdads
Heather Niday | July 23, 2024 | News
Meet the Blue Crawdads of West Virginia
Highland County Board of Supervisors Tables Hiring of Chief Amid Recall Hearing
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
Supervisor Chair Henry Budzinski has been very vocal about the need to fill the position immediately with the right candidate, stating that it’s bad for the county and EMS personnel to be “chief-less.”
Local Author Ginny Neil to Present her Work “A Whale of a Tale”
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
A final performance will take place the evening of July 27. Those interested in participating should contact Ginny Neil at 540-396-6149 or virginianeil@yahoo.com.
Highland School Board Up Against Deadline to Provide Options through Valley Career and Technical Center with their School Year Starting August 7
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
Superintendent Dr. Drew Maerz assured members of the Highland County School board that Valley Career and Technical Center could provide education for Highland students as early as this fall, but classes start on August 7. Highland County does not begin school until September 3 with teacher work days starting August 19.
Highland County Tourism Council to Update Popular Barn Quilt Brochure
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
The Highland County Tourism Council is asking for the community’s help in updating the barn quilt trail brochure. I sat down with Highland County Tourism Council Executive Director Chris Swecker to learn more.
Highland County 4H Sends Five Delegates to the Dominican Republic This Summer
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
The 4H delegates are currently in the Dominican Republic having left on July 15 and returning July 24.
The 3rd Space on Main St. in Monterey to Host Two-day Stained Glass Workshop as Part of Robust Summer Workshop Series
Brit Chambers | July 19, 2024 | News
The class will meet July 26 and 27 with instructor Erica Stephenson in her studio just south of Monterey. Registration is online at 3rdspaceva.org
Day Report Officer Hired at Higher Salary Than the Position Advertised
Tim Walker | July 18, 2024 | News
They agreed to hire Friel at $36,000 a year plus benefits but to avoid setting a precedent, the commissioners would not also raise the other employees’ salaries.