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Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Basketball Camp Held at Clifton Academy
From Monday, June 24—Wednesday, June 26, Alleghany County Parks and Recreation hosted Basketball Camp for local youth. While the camp was initially going to be held at Alleghany High School, it was moved to Clifton Academy due to a scheduling conflict. Head Coach for the Alleghany Cougars’ boys’ basketball team, Seth Bradley, was on site […] The post Basketball Camp Held at Clifton Academy appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Target 7: No investigation followed Alleghany County Sheriff deputy repeatedly punching man during arrest
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Covington man filed a lawsuit against a former Alleghany County Sheriff’s deputy after graphic video showed the former deputy punching the man during his arrest. Joshua Barricks was arrested more than two years ago at the Covington Farm and Fuel store. That incident...
Alleghany County offices to be closed on July 4
The following offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day: ∙ County Offices located in the County Governmental Complex, 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA These offices will reopen for business on Friday, July 5, 2024. The Island Ford Transfer Station will also be closed on Thursday, July 4th. As […] The post Alleghany County offices to be closed on July 4 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Johnnie Cassius Martin, 84
Johnnie Cassius Martin Johnnie Cassius Martin, 84, husband of Elwanda Mae Meadows Martin for 60 years, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. Mr. Martin was born in Alleghany County, VA to the late Vernon Bishop Martin and Leona Ellen Neel Martin. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in […] The post Obituary: Johnnie Cassius Martin, 84 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany County Board of Supervisors set agenda for July 2 meeting
ALLEGHANY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MINUTES: Approval of the minutes of: (1) a regular meeting held on June 4, 2024; and (2) an adjourned meeting held on June 18, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION […] The post Alleghany County Board of Supervisors set agenda for July 2 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Target 7: Former Alleghany County sheriff’s deputy sued for $5 million over ‘excessive and brutal use of force’
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Covington man is suing a former Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office deputy for $5 million after what he claims was an excessive use of force. Video of his arrest obtained by our Target 7 team shows the officer repeatedly punching the man until he’s covered in blood.
Candidates qualify to seek election
COVINGTON — Elected offices in Alleghany will be on the ballot Nov. 5. The deadline for individuals seeking a spot on the ballot was last Tuesday, June 18. Offices are up for grabs in Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Iron Gate. In Alleghany County, those include two seats...
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