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The overall goal of the plan is to ensure that the Board of Education will provide the school facilities to support the curriculum and instructional delivery models which meet state standards.
The smooth sounds of Grover Washington Junior’s hit Winelight have become synonymous around these parts with one thing: Light’s Out Jazz on Allegheny Mountain radio. Recently, I sat down with the Duke of jazz Pete Pitard to talk about his 20-year anniversary as the host of the show. Q: How…
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. So, we’re excited to introduce a completely revised and expanded version of our popular Highland County Barn Quilt Trail brochure. The brochure now has over fifty barn quilts for travelers to explore. Our Barn Quilt Trail was…
The Pocahontas County Commissioners, at their October 6th meeting, committed to spend a big chunk of the seventy-five thousand dollar ($75,000) remaining balance.of their COVID-19 Block Grant from the state.
School Board will re-evaluate decision at November meeting.
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. This is part two of our story on the 2020 Hands and Harvest Festival. Several of our maple syrup sugar camps will be open to the public over the weekend, starting Friday October 9th through Sunday…
This is Chris Swecker, Executive Director, of the Highland County Chamber of Commerce. The Highland County Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall with our annual Hands and Harvest Festival here in Highland County. It’s going to be a hybrid event this year of…
“Hillsboro Elementary School brought back all their students. And, some of the other schools are working on trying to bring more students back….. Our sixth grade at Marlinton Middle School all came back yesterday (9-28.)….. and, I know the high school and Marlinton Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School are all currently working on plans to bring back more students” said Beam
There’s a new business open in Highland County where all ages can fish and enjoy the outdoors, especially children since fishing can provide a unique experience. Hiner Town Trout Fishing is a fee fishing pond owned and operated by Carl and Ruth Hiner. “They’re easy enough that it keeps…
The Virginia Department of Social Services is providing financial help with funding from the new COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program and other energy assistance resources. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020, the CARES Act, has provided funding to assist households impacted by COVID-19. The new program will…