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Pat Bodenhamer, PJHS Social Studies TeacherLeadership Is Measured by Whom It LiftsThe first time I stood in front of a history class, I carried two things with me: a stack…

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From the Randolph County Humane Society

Black cats are sometimes maligned as being harbingers of bad luck. Their association with witchcraft began during medieval witch hunts. In some cultures today, black cats mean prosperity and good…

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Futrell, Swann headed for December runoff as Randolph County voters reject sales tax proposal

Mayor Keith FutrellDanny Swann Jenny TysonGroup Editorjtyson@cherryroad.com Election Day may be over, but the race for Pocahontas mayor is far from finished.Incumbent Mayor Keith Futrell and challenger Danny Swann will face each other in a Dec. 1 runoff election after neither candidate secured the majority of votes needed to win the four-person race during the…

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PHS Tennis players punch ticket to 4A State Tennis Tournament

Five Redskin tennis players will be representing Pocahontas School District in the 4A State Tennis Tournament, along with other District and Conference titles.Noah Baltz: Boys single District Champion, going undefeated all seasonBostyn Massy and Isaac Molina: Boys doubles District runner upKate Kazzww and Libby Rawls: Third place girls doubles

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Lessons Worth Learning

Pat Bodenhamer, PJHS Social Studies TeacherLeadership Is Measured by Whom It LiftsThe first time I stood in front of a history class, I carried two things with me: a stack of lesson plans and years…

Lifestyle

From the Randolph County Humane Society

Black cats are sometimes maligned as being harbingers of bad luck. Their association with witchcraft began during medieval witch hunts. In some cultures today, black cats mean prosperity and good luck. They are thought to…