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Questions Raised and Questions Answered About School Facility Upgrades

July 27, 2021

Terrence Beam explained that portions of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding must go toward learning loss, after-school and summer school. The rest of the funding may be used to improve facilities with a focus on air quality since the ARP is a COVID-19 relief package.

The Gallery of Highland is Open at The Highland Center

July 26, 2021

The grand opening event is Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8pm

Highland Planning Commission July Meeting

July 26, 2021

Commission issues unfavorable recommendation on sign variance for proposed Family Dollar store

Pocahontas Broadband Council Sets Two Priorities

July 25, 2021

The Pocahontas County Broadband Council, while cautiously optimistic, awaits a decision on approval of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Broadband Power Grant, but is moving forward with other funding possibilities.

Highland Supervisors Appoint Interim EMS Chief & Authorize Hiring of Two EMT positions

July 23, 2021

Also during the work session, the Board tabled action indefinitely on the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area resolution

County Commissioners Intend to Move Forward with Building a New Courthouse Annex

July 22, 2021

They will start this project by holding an initial meeting about it at their August 17th regular Commission Meeting.

Highland County EDA July Meeting

July 22, 2021

Members learn about upcoming broadband funding and plan additional meeting to review applications for two open seats

Bicycling Across America to Support “Mission Aviation Fellowship” and to Spread the Gospel

July 22, 2021

Thwing, who lives in New Castle, Colorado, has been riding his vintage 1984 Univega Specialissima sport touring bicycle across the United States in support of Mission Aviation Fellowship and spreading the Gospel.

The Highland Center Has a New Executive Director

July 19, 2021

Elizabeth Lohr-Myers began work June 28

Mysteries of the Historical Oil Tanks in Durbin

July 15, 2021

“I want to read the standard contract that came from the Standard Oil Company of New Jersy. It was a short contract, but it was really big for the Town of Durbin since they had a railroad, and this was a new energy source,” said Bauserman.

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