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PCHS Principal Tom Sanders Offers Alternative Path To High School Diploma For At Risk Kids
Heather Niday | June 15, 2011 | News
Sanders tells the Pocahontas County Board of Education about a state program that aims to keep at risk kids in high school from becoming drop-outs without a future.
Smith And Walker Take Top Jobs In Municipal Elections In Marlinton And Hillsboro
Heather Niday | June 15, 2011 | News
Here are the results of Town elections for Marlinton and Hillsboro who held municipal elections on June 14th, 2011.
Bath Supervisors Set Lower Real Estate Tax Rate For New Fiscal Year
Heather Niday | June 15, 2011 | News
The new rate is 48 cents per $100 of assessed value. That’s down from the current rate of 55 cents, but property values rose an average of 20% as a result of the recent reassessment.
Highland County Delegate Dickie Bell Discussed Money And Politics On A Recent Visit To Monterey
Heather Niday | June 14, 2011 | News
Virginia House Delegate Dickie Bell says he believes the Commonwealth’s economy is on the upswing.
Pocahontas County Board of Education Honors School System Retirees
Heather Niday | June 14, 2011 | News
Pocahontas County Board of Education conducts a long overdue retirement ceremony for 25 teachers who have retired in the past five years.
Residents Discuss Health And Wellness Center For Northern Pocahontas County
Heather Niday | June 13, 2011 | News
Pocahontas County native Rachel Taylor has a vision for a health and wellness center in northern part of the county – and she wants to recruit others to help make it a reality.
Pocahontas County School Superintendent Has Faith In Respect And Protect
Heather Niday | June 13, 2011 | News
Pocahontas County School Superintendent CC Lester believes in the Respect And Protect program in the county schools.
Marlinton Town Council Animal Ordinance Fails To Pass Muster On Second Reading
Heather Niday | June 10, 2011 | News
Council Member Norris Long leads a chorus of opposition to the proposed Animal Ordinance.
Highland Supervisors Accept Bid For Monterey Sidewalk Project
Heather Niday | June 10, 2011 | News
Plecker Construction of Staunton Virginia was awarded the contract for construction of the Monterey Sidewalk Project by the Highland County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday evening’s meeting.
Green Bank Elementary/Middle School Hosts Math And Science Camp In June
Heather Niday | June 9, 2011 | News
At least 60 Green Bank area students will attend a free Math and Science Camp later this month.