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Financial Audit of PCHS Reveals Major Financial and Policy Discrepancies

January 15, 2026

Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams began the meeting by saying that there was nothing that will be revealed at this meeting that cannot be overcome and corrected “with hard work, cooperation and a growth mindset.” She added that revealing these discrepancies is an opportunity for growth.

Candles, Cake and Legacy: Them Omni Homestead Celebrates 260 Years

January 15, 2026

Something special happens every day at 2:50 p.m. at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. It’s a simple moment—guests gather, a candle is lit, “Happy Birthday” is sung, and a slice of cake is shared—but it’s rooted in something much deeper. The daily ritual marks two milestones at once:…

Superintendent Williams Addresses the Public About Controversial Proposed Policy

January 14, 2026

“Out of concern for the health of our county, I will remove this proposed revision from our agenda. My goal is to unite our county and our school system. We will enforce chain-of-command, but we will not do it at the expense of relationships”

Board of Education and Superintendent Criticized at Meeting

January 12, 2026

The January 6th Pocahontas County BOE Meeting began with public delegations that were critical of both the Board Members and the School System’s Office.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to Receive 30,000 lbs of Frozen Meat

January 12, 2026

The large donation could not come at a better time

Route 220 Bridge Replacement

January 12, 2026

Project expected to take a year and a half – motorists should expect delays.

01-09-26 Weekly Sports Roundup

January 12, 2026

Scores and stats from the previous week

Commissioners Make Changes to Hotel Occupancy Tax Distributions

January 6, 2026

They came up with the extra 2% for Parks and Recreation by reducing the percentage they had been putting into the commission’s Hotel Occupancy Fund from 5% to 3% plus any money above the caps.

Emergency Management/911 Director Ben Brown Introduces Himself

January 5, 2026

Above is the recording of this interview. We will add the written transcript soon

Soup, Socks and Sunshine

January 1, 2026

Donation drive aims to help seniors with winter needs

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