| Spencer resident and former Roane County commissioner, Richard Lance, is in his first week as the athletics director at Parkersburg High School.
The Parkersburg paper says "He's excited by the challenge that lies ahead. Lance inherits the state's largest and most successful prep program."
"It will be his responsibility not only to maintain Parkersburg's high standards but to build upon its past successes, which recently were recognized by Sports Illustrated."
Lance said he is working on his schedule, planning to put in a lot of long days.
He managed to balance being Roane County High School's athletics director and serving on the Roane County Commission.
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