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Dave Says – He Needs To Be Reminded
Dear Dave, My husband and I both work outside the home, and he has come up with an idea for our fun money. He wants us to set up an account where we both put 5% of our earnings for discretionary spending. The issue in my mind is that he would have a lot […] The post Dave Says – He Needs To Be Reminded appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Town of Clifton Forge offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th
All Town of Clifton Forge offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, in observance of the 4thof July holiday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, July 5th . We hope everyone has a happy and safe July 4th ! Kyla D. CrosierDeputy Clerk, Town of Clifton Forge The post Town of Clifton Forge offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Community Can Help AHPS with School Supply Needs
LOW MOOR — While Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division teachers and students enjoy their summer break, planning for the 2024-2025 school year is continuing. The planning includes compiling lists of school supplies students may need for the coming school year. Lists of supplies students are likely to use will be available soon at local retailers. […] The post Community Can Help AHPS with School Supply Needs appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Clifton Forge Public Library Hosting Summer Reading Programs
As part of its summer reading program for children, the Clifton Forge Public Library will host the following fun events. Magician Mike Klee will offer amazing balloon magic on Wednesday, July 10. The Big Balloon Show, using storytelling and incredible costumes made from balloons, focuses on Trix the wonder rabbit who is missing. Adventurous escapades […] The post Clifton Forge Public Library Hosting Summer Reading Programs appeared first on The Virginian Review.
National PTSD Awareness Day
National PTSD Awareness Day is a day dedicated to creating awareness about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It was officially designated in 2010 by the United States Senate to create awareness regarding PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It was acknowledged annually as June 27. In 2013, the Senate designated the whole month of June as […] The post National PTSD Awareness Day appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Town of Iron Gate sets agenda for June 27 meeting
Town of Iron GatePO Box 199, 401 Commerce AvenueIron Gate, VA 24448Phone: 540-862-0770 AGENDA FOR THE IRON GATE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, June 27th , 20247:00 P.M. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON May 30th, 2024, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO DISCUSS THE […] The post Town of Iron Gate sets agenda for June 27 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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.
New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles on July 1
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Virginia State Police (VSP) encourage farmers to ensure their eligible farm use vehicles are compliant with the new farm use tag required by Virginia law that becomes effective on July 1, 2024. The new law requires unregistered farm use […] The post New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles on July 1 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Returns on June 29, 2024
On Saturday, June 29, the Annual Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo bicycle event will take place throughout the Alleghany Highlands and is hosted by the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. This cycling challenge will bring cyclists and their families to our region from all over the country. Staggered starts will begin at […] The post Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo Returns on June 29, 2024 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.
City of Covington work session cancelled July 2
The City of Covington, City Council, work session will be cancelled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The one item for the agenda will be placed on the next meeting date. The next Covington City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 333 W. Locust Street Covington, […] The post City of Covington work session cancelled July 2 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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: Edward Lee Brown Sr., 82
Edward Lee Brown Sr. Edward Lee Brown Sr., age 82, of Indian Draft Road, Covington, Virginia passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence. In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 with a visitation from 11:00-12:00 and a service […] The post Obituary: Edward Lee Brown Sr., 82 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.
Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Customized Workforce Training
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for Customized Workforce Training in the 20th annual Business Facilities Rankings Report. This is the second year in a row that the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has earned the No. 1 recognition. Business Facilities is a national publication that has been a […] The post Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Customized Workforce Training appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Senior Leadership Changes
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Jeff Goettman will step down from his position as Chief of Staff for the Administration. Current Secretary of Health and Human Resources, John Littel, will become the next Chief of Staff to the Governor and Janet Vestal Kelly has been tapped as Secretary of Health and Human Resources. “It’s not an exaggeration […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Senior Leadership Changes appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Mountain Gateway Community College announces updates regarding fiscal agent, director search for MG-TEC IT Academy
Clifton Forge, Va. (VR) – Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is pleased to announce important developments concerning the Mountain Gateway Information Technology Education Center (MG-TEC) laboratory school. New state legislation mandates the fiscal agent to be a public four-year institution of higher education. Fruitful negotiations with Old Dominion University (ODU) led to the signing of […] The post Mountain Gateway Community College announces updates regarding fiscal agent, director search for MG-TEC IT Academy appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Dear Abby: Alcoholic boyfriend manages to be even worse as father
DEAR ABBY: I dated a guy who hid from me the fact that he was a severe alcoholic. After I realized it, I continued to date him, thinking it was love when it wasn’t. Unfortunately, after two years of dating, I became pregnant. When I told him, he moved back in with his mother in […] The post Dear Abby: Alcoholic boyfriend manages to be even worse as father appeared first on The Virginian Review.
US Army Corp pf Engineers set dates for pulse releases from Gathright Dam
Releases from Gathright Dam are made for a variety of purposes. The flow values cited above are the expected releases and may be increased or decreased without prior notice, depending on changing climatic and hydrologic conditions. Reference location for the flow and streamgage stage values is the USGS Streamgage (02011800) located 0.5 miles downstream of […] The post US Army Corp pf Engineers set dates for pulse releases from Gathright Dam appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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