Representative Tom McKee presents the Pendleton County Fiscal Court with a symbolic big check for $230,000 in funds to be used for road resurfacing. Pictured from the left are Judge Henry Bertram, Magistrate Gary Veirs, Magistrate Alan Whaley, Magistrate Bob Fogle, Representative Tom McKee and Magistrate David Fields.

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Pendleton County Champions Coalition’s Kelly Staten addressed the fiscal court concerning a program called Rachel’s Challenge. The purpose of Rachel’s Challenge is to combat bullying by creating a culture of kindness and compassion within the community of junior high and high school students.