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March 28, 2024
Brush fires erupted all over the area last week during high winds on Wednesday. This one in Bath County occurred between North Ridge and the Preserve. See more photos, page 13. (Photo courtesy Will Mahone)
Bath, Highland support project for better radios
March 28, 2024
BOLAR — Having $2 million in hand is a great place to start for a new joint radio system for Highland and Bath counties. Organizers of the effort met with Highland and Bath supervisors last Thursday, March 21, and gained...
Alleghany County schools reopen; plumbing issues being monitored
March 28, 2024
LOW MOOR — Alleghany High School opened on schedule Monday, March 25, after being closed on March 22 because of a recurring plumbing problem that has been technically difficult for maintenance workers to diagnose. Because AHS students were excused from...
Supervisors to consider hike in trash, EMS fees
March 28, 2024
MONTEREY — Another week, another round of budget talks. And, it was noted, fees issued to Highland landowners and residents are not enough to cover some costs. Highland County supervisors met with more county departments last Wednesday and Thursday, March...