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The Pocahontas County Youth Football League Wants To Light Up the Night, But They Need Your Help
Heather Niday | April 11, 2011 | News
You can win fabulous prizes and support a good cause – all you have to do is buy a “Warrior Wampum Raffle” ticket.
Bath County Library Civil War Series Starts Thursday, April 14th
Heather Niday | April 11, 2011 | News
Bath County Library will host a series of presentations on the county’s Civil War history in celebration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War. The first one is Thursday, April 14th.
Bath County Needs To Adjust Two Districts Due To Census Changes
Heather Niday | April 11, 2011 | News
Recent census figures show that the Warm Springs district has too few people, while the Cedar Creek district has too many. Public hearings on redistricting options will be held April 12 and April 18.
Highland Supervisors Approve 2011-12 Budget Proposal That Means Deep Cuts For County School System
Heather Niday | April 11, 2011 | News
Already facing federal and state cuts in its budget, Highland County School Superintendent Percy Nowlin and School Board Chairman Kirk Billingsley ask the Supervisors to reconsider almost $68,000.00 in school cuts from the county budget.
Virginia DMV Select Office Opens In Monterey
Heather Niday | April 8, 2011 | News
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces a new partnership to provide selected DMV services in Highland County.
Highland Schools Facing Tough Financial Year
Heather Niday | April 8, 2011 | News
Balancing reductions and increased employee benefits costs is just one of the financial challenges facing the Highland County School Board this year.
Pocahontas County Commission To Consider Community Group Requests On Quarterly Basis
Heather Niday | April 8, 2011 | News
After spending close to a quarter of a million dollars on unbudgeted contribution requests in the last three years, the Commission decides to take a good hard look at how they spend their discretionary funding.
Highland Elementary School’s Destination Imagination Fourth-Fifth Grade Team Takes Fourth Place At State Competition
Heather Niday | April 7, 2011 | News
The Highland Elementary School’s Destination Imagination team’s creativity and hard work paid off last weekend with a 4th place finish at the state tournament in Crozet.
Pocahontas Youth Football League Hosts Basketball Game Fundraiser This Saturday
Heather Niday | April 7, 2011 | News
It’s sure to be a fun game as the Pocahontas County Sheriffs Dept takes on the ITL Lumbermen, and it’s all for a good cause.
Makeup Of Bath School Board Will Change Next Year
Heather Niday | April 7, 2011 | News
Two board members announce they are not running for re-election to the board next year. Also at the April meeting, many students were recognized for their accomplishments this year.