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Supervisor Trible Asks County Attorney to Leave After Antagonistic Exchange with Citizens
Brit Chambers | May 15, 2024 | News
Citizens entering the May 10 public hearing for the Highland County Board of Supervisors were a bit surprised to see an agenda for three public hearings instead of one. This made it difficult for many who prepared notes.
Statewide Primary Results
Tim Walker | May 15, 2024 | News
We also let you know if Pocahontas County voters agreed with or disagreed with the state vote.
Local Pocahontas County Primary Election Results
Tim Walker | May 15, 2024 | News
The unofficial results of the strictly local races in the May 14 2024 Pocahontas County Primary Elections.
Local ISPs May Be Excluded from BEAD Broadband Opportunities
Tim Walker | May 13, 2024 | News
Because of a high match and performance bonds being required for BEAD grants, CityNet will unable to compete with those national firms unless things change.
HCVRS is Back in Service and Board Accepts EMS Captain Nick Fialo’s Resignation
Brit Chambers | May 13, 2024 | News
Supervisor Chair Henry Budzinski said that the supervisors will be hiring a new chief and that the resignation ends that sexual harassment investigation that was announced on May 7. Meanwhile, on May 8, the Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad was granted a consent order stemming from the injunction filed by HCVRS. This order allows HCVRS to resume operation in Highland County while the current litigation proceeds.
Highland County Girl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scout Sunday with Awards
Brit Chambers | May 13, 2024 | News
Monterey United Methodist Church, with Pastor Bobbie Jo Gardner, hosted the event which included a sermon based on service, a topic the Highland County Girl Scouts are well-versed in.
Highland County Arts Council Hires Executive Director Karen Milnes
Brit Chambers | May 13, 2024 | News
Those who know Milnes know that her passions are music, gardening, foraging (mainly mushrooms), basket weaving, and just about any art form she can get her hands on.
Pocahontas Prosecuting Atty Candidate Joni O’Neal Nichols Candidate Forum
Heather Niday | May 11, 2024 | News
Ms. Nichols could not attend our forum on May 9th, so Tim Walker did a separate interview with the same questions.
05-10-24 Weekly Sports Roundup
Scott Smith | May 10, 2024 | News
Scores and stats from the previous week
Mon Forest Seeking Comments On Proposed Fee Increases
Heather Niday | May 10, 2024 | News
Fees support ongoing repairs and maintenance