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2024 AHS Football Schedule
LOW MOOR – It is hard to imagine that its football season already and we are less than two weeks away from the first Alleghany High School varsity scrimmage of the 2024 season. The Cougars will kick things off on Friday, August 16th with their first of two scrimmages as they travel to Roanoke County […] The post 2024 AHS Football Schedule appeared first on The Virginian Review.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam on August 7
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va. Wednesday, August 7, beginning at approximately 6 a.m. The public is advised to be aware of river fluctuations caused by the pulse. The pulse is expected to raise the water level downstream in the Jackson River by […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam on August 7 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Hearing Date Scheduled for Inmates Accused of Killing VADOC K-9 Rivan
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – A hearing date has been set for the four inmates accused of brutally killing Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) K-9 Rivan and assaulting VADOC Corrections Officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields on April 2 at Sussex I State Prison. Ronald Sanchez-Ramirez, Nelson Torres Alvarez, Axel Wilfredo Ortiz Garcia, and Jose Antonio Sagastume are […] The post Hearing Date Scheduled for Inmates Accused of Killing VADOC K-9 Rivan appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Set teens up for success with safe driving tools
RICHMOND,VA (VR) — The riskiest time for a teen driver is often at the start of their driving career. According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the fatal crash rate per mile driven for 16-year-olds is 40% higher than for 18-year-olds. There’s a lot of anxiety that comes with […] The post Set teens up for success with safe driving tools appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AITC grant applications open to educators who want to implement agricultural projects
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — School gardens and farm field trips provide valuable real-life learning experiences for children. But some educators don’t have the resources to make them happen. That’s why Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is launching another round of educator grants for those who want to provide agricultural experiences for children inside and outside the classroom. […] The post AITC grant applications open to educators who want to implement agricultural projects appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Tick-borne illness can cause confounding symptoms
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Tick bites often go undetected until symptoms arise. Charles Green, deputy commissioner for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, ate a cheeseburger at lunchtime one day, and by dinnertime suffered a mild heart attack. “I knew something was really wrong,” Green said. It took five months for Green and […] The post Tick-borne illness can cause confounding symptoms appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the third annual Unified Regulatory Plan (URP) that details all of the expected regulatory changes to be made throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in FY2025. “Our Office of Regulatory Management is following through on its commitment to transform and modernize burdensome regulations, making it easier for businesses to thrive in […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Alleghany County
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday (Aug. 1) at 5:24 p.m. on Interstate 64, one and a quarter mile west of Route 696 in Alleghany County. A 2007 Harley Davidson was traveling west at a high rate of speed on […] The post Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Alleghany County appeared first on The Virginian Review.
US Congressman Cline honors Alleghany Highlands Hometown Newspaper for 110 years of service
US Congressman Ben Cline visited the Virginian Review’s office on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to present a plaque containing the National Congressional Record submitted during the 118th US Congress on the floor of the House of Representatives. The National Congressional Record honors the newspaper’s 110 years of service to the Alleghany Highlands community. Congressman […] The post US Congressman Cline honors Alleghany Highlands Hometown Newspaper for 110 years of service appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Video Visitation Access Expanding at Patrick Henry Correctional Unit
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) have expanded video visitation at Patrick Henry Correctional Unit in Ridgeway. The expansion went live at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. Every living area at the facility is now equipped with video visitation equipment, […] The post Video Visitation Access Expanding at Patrick Henry Correctional Unit appeared first on The Virginian Review.
VADOC Assumes Operations at Lawrenceville Correctional Center
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson announced that the VADOC has officially assumed control of Lawrenceville Correctional Center, as the Department previously announced in December 2023. Lawrenceville Correctional Center opened in 1998 and, until today, was the only privately-operated state responsible prison in Virginia. “Today marks a new day at […] The post VADOC Assumes Operations at Lawrenceville Correctional Center appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Achieves Day One Goal, Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that his administration has fulfilled a Day One goal of creating 10,000 new high-growth and high-wage startup companies in Virginia. Virginia has achieved this 10,000 new startup milestone faster than any previous Virginia governor’s administration in the last 15 years. “At the beginning of my administration, I […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Achieves Day One Goal, Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Encourages Virginians to Serve as Officers of Election on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin is encouraging Virginians to sign up to serve as Officers of Election to ensure accurate and secure elections this November. August 1st is designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and provides an opportunity to highlight the important work of officers of election […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Encourages Virginians to Serve as Officers of Election on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Inaugural Chessie Car Show is a Huge Success
The first ever Chessie Car Show was presented on July 13, 2024 at the C&O Railway Heritage Center in Clifton Forge VA. This event was a joint venture between the C&O Historical Society and the Alleghany Cruisers. This event was a fund raiser for the C&O Historical Society. It was a very warm day, yet […] The post Inaugural Chessie Car Show is a Huge Success appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AHS Graduate Receives Mike Rowe Skilled Trade Scholarship
LOW MOOR — Alleghany High School graduate Rocklynn Phillips has been awarded amikeroweWorks Foundation Trade Scholarship. Phillips is among more than 300aspiring tradespeople to receive the scholarship this year. This year, the mikeroweWorks Foundation is awarding work ethic scholarships totaling$2.4 million to a broad mix of graduates who plan to work in trades such as […] The post AHS Graduate Receives Mike Rowe Skilled Trade Scholarship appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival announces 2024 festival dates
Have you ever wondered what the Largest Sunflower Festival and Vendor Show on the East Coast looks like?! Now is your chance to find out! Dates have been announced for the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower festival located in Buchanan, Va. Each September, thousands of visitors throng to Botetourt County, Virginia, to a small family-owned farm […] The post Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival announces 2024 festival dates appeared first on The Virginian Review.
State Fair of West Virginia to Open Next Week
LEWISBURG, WV (08/01/2024) (readMedia)– Gates are set to open for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8 AM, with carnival rides opening at 11 AM. To celebrate the return of the state’s largest multi-day event, catch opening day specials, including $8 gate admission and a $25 all-day […] The post State Fair of West Virginia to Open Next Week appeared first on The Virginian Review.
City of Covington Public Notice – Pool Hours Week of August 5 through August 10
The City of Covington would like to make our citizens aware that the Covington City Municipal Pool will be operating the week of August 5 through August 10 from the hours of Noon until 4:30 p.m. for public swim. We will still hold our morning and evening swimming lessons and our private pool parties each […] The post City of Covington Public Notice – Pool Hours Week of August 5 through August 10 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Boys Home Gifted $10,000 for Facilities Campaign from the Community Foundation of Acadiana and Grimes Family Fund
In July, Boys Home received a $10,000 donation toward our facilities campaign. The donation was made by Clifton Forge native, John Grimes. His main objective with the gift was to honor the Boys Home mission and the staff who make it possible. In particular, he wanted to recognize Susie Keller, a current staff member. Boys […] The post Boys Home Gifted $10,000 for Facilities Campaign from the Community Foundation of Acadiana and Grimes Family Fund appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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