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Bath Superintendent Gives Update on Virtual Learning

November 19, 2020

Because of the spread of Covid-19 in Bath County and our surrounding areas, Bath schools are going all virtual after Thanksgiving break on November 30th. I reached out to Superintendent Sue Hirsh for more information about how this will occur, and fall sports.

Updates from the Monongahela National Forest

November 18, 2020

https://pinecast.com/listen/63da8cde-47ef-4be8-9434-fdfacd2e1640.mp3 Prescribed burn planned in Pocahontas County Monongahela National Forest plans to conduct a 411-acre prescribed burn on Middle Mountain in Pocahontas County south of Minnehaha Springs before the end of November, weather-permitting. The primary purpose for this project is to enhance habitat for wild turkey and other woodland species…

Lost and Found Kitty in Highland County

November 18, 2020

Leona, a gray tabby cat, had quite an adventure in Highland County.  On September 27th, she was traveling through with her family on the way home to northeastern Indiana when she escaped from their truck.   It was about six weeks before her family got a call and heard from her…

Upper Pocahontas Community Co-op Checks out Tannery Office in Frank

November 17, 2020

The Co-op was looking for a location in the Frank/Durbin area to possibly locate a future historical museum, and the now county-owned office building located in the former East Fork Industrial Park in Frank seemed like a possible site.

Valley Conservation Council Has Worked to Preserve Land and Assist Land Owners for 30 Years

November 16, 2020

  The Valley Conservation Council is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.  It’s a member supported, non-profit, nationally accredited land trust, that is based in Staunton, Virginia.   It serves eleven counties including Highland and Bath. Genevieve Goss is the Upper James Program Director for the Valley Conservation Council. “It goes…

US Forest Service begins surveys on visitor use

November 11, 2020

Through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, West Virginia University (WVU) employees will conduct voluntary surveys of visitors recreating on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.   Visitors on developed recreation areas and trailheads, and along Forest Service roads who agree…

What Happens at a Post-Election Ballot Canvass?

November 10, 2020

Ever wonder what a canvass of an election actually involves? Well, on Monday, November 9th, the Pocahontas County Commission conducted their required canvass of the county’s November 3rd election, and we were there, so now you will know how they work.

John Bullard Brings Classical Banjo to Highland County

November 9, 2020

Most classical music was written in Europe between 1750 and 1830. The banjo, on the other hand, came to this country from Africa and is central to the sound of bluegrass. Now, a Virginia man brings those two traditions together, as Virginia Public Radio’s Sandy Hausman reports.   John Bullard traces…

Pocahontas BOE Discusses Important Issues During Work Session

November 8, 2020

Mr. Beam informed the board that Green Bank Elementary-Middle School has begun a fourteen-day virus quarantine, which places all students in virtual education until the quarantine is lifted.

Highland County Supervisors Approve Funding For Some Requests

November 6, 2020

https://pinecast.com/listen/64cafb69-f62f-4c56-85ba-00878834f017.mp3 The Highland County Board of Supervisors held a work session November 3rd  to discuss filling requests it had received for funding from the CARES Act. The Board voted to fill the following the requests: The Highland County Public Library $6,600.00 The Highland Center $4,050.00 The Highland Children’s House $3,400.00…

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