News
Bath County HS Principal Pete Pitard Resigns
Heather Niday | July 28, 2011 | News
The resignation of the school’s longest serving Principal comes as a result of the School Board’s elimination of the High School Assistant Principal position from the school budget.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Is Coming To The Highland Library
Heather Niday | July 28, 2011 | News
Highland Elementary School and the Highland County Public Library are teaming up to bring this excellent early literacy program to Highland County children ages 0-4.
Old Dairy Hiking Club Finishes Season With Two Hikes This Fall
Heather Niday | July 27, 2011 | News
The Old Dairy Hiking Club finishes up its season with hikes in September and October, but space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Library Of Virginia To Visit Bath County Saturday, July 30th
Heather Niday | July 27, 2011 | News
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Library of Virginia representatives are visiting all counties in the state to scan civil war documents that local residents may want to share.
Five Area Post Offices On The 2011 Proposed Closing List
Heather Niday | July 27, 2011 | News
Two each in Bath and Highland, and one in Pocahontas are on the 2011 list.
Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls Ready To Eat Chicken Products
Heather Niday | July 27, 2011 | News
Pilgrim’s Pride Recalls Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Nuggets shipped to Dollar General Stores in West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
Pocahontas County Prosecutor, Magistrate Discuss Truancy Issues With Board of Education
Heather Niday | July 26, 2011 | News
Donna Meadows-Price and Janet Kershner Vanover both spoke to the Pocahontas Board of Education Monday night about how to address truancy issues in the schools.
Highland County Comprehensive Plan Moves One Step Closer To Adoption
Heather Niday | July 26, 2011 | News
The Highland County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and Monterey Town Council held a public hearing on the county Comprehensive Plan to get feedback from county residents.
Murder Takes A Train Ride This Summer At Cass State Park
Heather Niday | July 25, 2011 | News
Who decided it was the “End of the line for Brakeman Tom Hanson”? You’ll have to ride the Cass Murder Mystery train to find out.
Wind And Gas Well Drilling Part Of George Washington National Forest Plan
Heather Niday | July 25, 2011 | News
Public comment is now being accepted on the revision of the George Washington National Forest plan. The National Forest covers 51% of Bath County and wind energy development and gas leasing and drilling are just two of many topics addressed in the plan.