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Pocahontas BOE Adopts WV Updated COVID Protocols but No School Mask Mandate

January 13, 2022

….the State Epidemiologist had told the superintendents that over the next six weeks, it can be expected that there will be a drastic increase in COVID cases if masks are not worn

Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps Accepting Applications for Summer Programs

January 12, 2022

Over 200 service opportunities are available statewide this summer

Department of Wildlife Resources Scoping Period Open for Fishing and Boating Regulations

January 11, 2022

The scoping period runs through February 19, 2022.

Mon Forest Towns Partnership Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan

January 11, 2022

Less that 2 years ago, an initiative involving West Virginia University, USDA Rural Development, the Monongahela National Forest, the Woodlands Development Group and ten gateway communities established the Mon Forest Towns Partnership.  Now that group has a new five-year strategic plan, according to a press release from the US Forest…

Deadline Approaching for Maple Festival Vendor Applications & Voting is Open in Virginia Living Magazine Survey

January 7, 2022

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

Winter Weather Causes Safety Hazards In the National Forest

January 7, 2022

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,…

Highland Supervisors Vote to Close Head Waters Voting Precinct

January 5, 2022

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

Pocahontas School Superintendent Talks About COVID in the Schools & the Denied Needs Grant

January 5, 2022

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.

County Commission to Request Removal of County Jail from Historic Registry

January 4, 2022

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.

The Community Grants Program is Now Accepting Applications from Nonprofit Organizations

January 4, 2022

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

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