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Highland County School Officials Hope To Meet With Virginia Secretary Of Education Soon
Heather Niday | September 23, 2011 | News
To follow up on their meeting over the summer, the Virginia State Secretary of Education plans to return this fall to meet with the School Board and school administration.
Petition Against Marcellus Shale Drilling Presented During Pocahontas County Commission Meeting
Heather Niday | September 23, 2011 | News
A petition with well over 600 signatures was presented at the Commission meeting Tuesday night before a SRO crowd.
Wouldn’t Be Autumn Harvest And Roadkill Cookoff Without A Court of Reigning Beauties
Heather Niday | September 21, 2011 | News
It was a festive evening as young ladies from around the county competed for the coveted Autumn Harvest & Roadkill Cookoff crowns.
Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard and WVLS Share Honors At Highland Chamber Of Commerce Annual Dinner
Heather Niday | September 21, 2011 | News
One is the Business of the Year, the other Service of the Year – you’ll have to click on this story to find out which is which!
Highland Schools Off To A Good Start For The New School Year
Heather Niday | September 21, 2011 | News
Also at the meeting the Highland Education Association awarded over $1300 in grants to three teachers.
Copper Thieves Cause Headaches For Frontier And Put Pendleton County Residents At Risk
Heather Niday | September 21, 2011 | News
After thieves stole hundreds of feet of copper on September 20th, some Pendleton County residents were unable to contact 911.
Pocahontas Warriors Lose To East Hardy
Heather Niday | September 20, 2011 | News
Coach Knisley says despite the loss, he’s proud of the way his team played against a very tough opponent.
Green Bank School Gets Five Thousand Dollar Grant From Dominion Power Foundation
Heather Niday | September 20, 2011 | News
They had asked for $3700.00, but when the Dominion Power Foundation met, they decided to up the amount a bit.
Highland Evangelistic Association Provides Financial Assistance To County Residents
Heather Niday | September 20, 2011 | News
The Highland Evangelistic Association has been helping citizens in need meet bill and mortgage payments for several years.
Pocahontas Commissioner Talks With Wetzel County Resident Happy With Mineral Lease
Heather Niday | September 20, 2011 | News
Not all in Wetzel are unhappy with the drilling activities in the county.