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Bath and Highland businesses and attractions are nominated in the Virginia Living Magazine Readers Survey. You can also write in your favorites.

The recent winter storms have brought snow and ice to the higher elevations of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.  Although these winter conditions can be beautiful, they also bring additional hazards and safety concerns. Visitors to the National Forest should know the risks, have a plan before visiting,…

The Board tabled action on closing the Wilson’s Mill voting precinct.

Pocahontas School Superintendent Terrence Beam discusses COVID in the county’s schools and now that the SBA has turned down the school’s Needs Grant application, what the next step is in funding needed repairs at the schools.

It was explained that they can demolish the jail without removing it from the National Registry of Historic Places, but if they do, federal funds cannot be used to demolish it, or to build the new courthouse annex.

Nonprofits must serve Staunton, Waynesboro or the Counties of Augusta, Highland or Nelson

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has awarded Watoga State Park in West Virginia with the official Dark Sky Park status on October 18, 2021.  The adjacent Calvin Price State Forest and nearby Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park also jointly received Dark Sky Park designations as part of Watoga’s application due…

The Humane Society gives winter care information and information on how to get assistance with pet supplies.

Guided hikes have been scheduled for January 1, 2022, at eight state parks in West Virginia in concert with the national First Day Hikes program. The hikes vary in length and difficulty, though most range from one to three miles and are suitable for all ages. The First Day Hikes…

These shortages cause stress for the already over-worked teachers.