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Arts Community Celebration in Downtown Clifton Forge
The Arts are Alive in Clifton Forge! The Arts Community Celebration offers an exciting glimpse of the variety of arts and crafts in the Alleghany Highlands region on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. The Arts Community Celebration features exhibits, demonstrations and classes, entertainment of all kinds including performances on the Masonic Amphitheatre stage, […] The post Arts Community Celebration in Downtown Clifton Forge appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Throwback Thursday- Golf Classic Champion
August 2021 – Golf Classic Champions— The Joe Wood Clifton Forge High School Alumni Mountaineer Golf Classic was held on Saturday, August 21,2021 at the Clifton Dale Country Club. The Golf Classic is held the third Saturday in August. Congratulations to the champions of the Golf Class from left to right, Cody Brown, Eddy Smith, Peggy Ayers, and […] The post Throwback Thursday- Golf Classic Champion appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Echoes of the Past – First Three Games Crucial For CFHS
Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of […] The post Echoes of the Past – First Three Games Crucial For CFHS appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Ralph Wayne Broughman -Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia
Ralph Wayne BroughmanVietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia On February 7, 1965 Specialist Four Broughman was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served with honor in the United StatesArmy. He is remembered by the people of Virginia. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect and equality for […] The post Ralph Wayne Broughman -Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Virginia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, September 10
Modern Woodmen of America is sponsoring a blood drive at the First Christian Church, located at 231 E. Fudge Street in Covington, on Tuesday, September 10 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the fellowship hall at the Family Life Center and will run from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. […] The post Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, September 10 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Vintage Reign and U.B.U to perform at Riverrock Amphitheatre Saturday, September 7th
Coming to Covington this Saturday is the Shaggin, Boogie, two step, party band from North Carolina- U.B.U. That’s right they will be at the Riverrock Amphitheatre Saturday, September 7th from 4-6 pm . They play an array of music from rock to top 40, dance, beach, shag, oldies, country and originals. They are a very talented group […] The post Vintage Reign and U.B.U to perform at Riverrock Amphitheatre Saturday, September 7th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Dave Says – Time to Make Something Happen!
Dear Dave, My husband lost his job four months ago, and we’re close to losing our home. I’m working three jobs trying to keep our heads above water, while he’s “waiting for the right opportunity.” I understand his feelings, but at the same time I’ve been encouraging him to find a job like delivering pizzas […] The post Dave Says – Time to Make Something Happen! appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Freshwater Folk Festival Set to Unveil New Exhibits Alongside Returning Favorites This Weekend
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – With the 18th annual Freshwater Folk Festival just around the corner, the event that draws hundreds each year once again hopes to engage, educate and entertain visitors of all ages. Live music will be center stage with Cody Wickline at 10 a.m., who many will remember as a contestant […] The post Freshwater Folk Festival Set to Unveil New Exhibits Alongside Returning Favorites This Weekend appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Lula Faye Landis Rice
Lula Faye Landis Rice The sweetest gal around left to meet up with her husband, Joe, on September 3, 2024, just in time for supper. Lula Faye Landis Rice was born on April 28, 1947, at the family farm in Falling Spring, Virginia. She was the youngest daughter of the late Emmett and Beulah Byer […] The post Obituary: Lula Faye Landis Rice appeared first on The Virginian Review.
VEA President’s Statement on Horrific Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
Carol Bauer, President of the Virginia Education Association, issued the following statement today following the shooting yesterday at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia: “This is the first time as VEA President that I’ve had to speak out about the horrors of a school shooting, but I’ve seen many similar statements in my three decades […] The post VEA President’s Statement on Horrific Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Open House event at MGCC & EMS Lab to showcase new facilities, opportunities
Clifton Forge, Va. – MGCC will be hosting an open house event at the EMS lab on September 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will take place in the Armory, room 648, providing an excellent opportunity for fire and EMS providers to visit and explore the newly updated facilities andequipment set up. Continuing […] The post Open House event at MGCC & EMS Lab to showcase new facilities, opportunities appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Annual Nicelytown picnic and gospel sing to be held on Saturday, September 7
The annual Nicelytown picnic and gospel sing will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Lone Star AC Church Family LifeCenter located on Nicelytown Road, 5 miles east of Clifton Forge. The picnic and musical event remain free and open to the public and is hosted by the William Nicely family. The Picnic […] The post Annual Nicelytown picnic and gospel sing to be held on Saturday, September 7 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Seeking Disabled Students
LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Special Education AdvisoryCommittees, continue to search for unserved or inadequately served students withdisabilities. The Advisory Committees meet four to five times yearly and advise theschool boards and superintendents of service concerns. If you would like to contact amember of the Advisory Committee, please call the Alleghany Highlands School […] The post Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division Seeking Disabled Students appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Iron Gate Town Council Meeting was held on August 29
Mayor Gary Craig stated that the police were using radar and giving tickets again and he was so glad to see it. He said the best thing was nobody knew when they were going to be around. The Mayor informed everyone that the bathrooms all over town need maintenance and the septic cleaning people […] The post Iron Gate Town Council Meeting was held on August 29 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Heavy Police Presence in the Vicinity of Main Street Baptist Church
There was a heavy police presence in the vicinity of the Main Street Baptist Church, Clifton Forge over the Labor Day Weekend. The incident did not involve the Church but occurred at the corners of A and Main Streets, with the Church in the middle, and involved police activity fromthe Town of Clifton Forge, the […] The post Heavy Police Presence in the Vicinity of Main Street Baptist Church appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Virginia Thompson Biggs, 87
Virginia Thompson Biggs Virginia Thompson Biggs, age 87, of Covington, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. The post Obituary: Virginia Thompson Biggs, 87 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
City of Covington Work Session Tues Sept 3, 2024
AGENDA WORK SESSION September 3, 2024 Council for the City of Covington will hold a work session on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA CITIZEN COMMENTS REPORT OF CITY MANAGER ITEMS FOR REGULAR […] The post City of Covington Work Session Tues Sept 3, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Weather shortens golf outing in Salem; AHS places 4th
SALEM – Not even the weather was going to prevent Floyd County from being the top team last Thursday as the Buffaloes won the Three Rivers District event at the Hanging Rock Golf Club in Salem by shooting a team best 292 in a shortened 9-hole outing. Floyd County held off Radford 292-318. The […] The post Weather shortens golf outing in Salem; AHS places 4th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Cougars win in three sets over Wildcats
LEXINGTON – In just their second match of the season, there would not be a need for a dramatic comeback win as Alleghany crushed Rockbridge County 25-17, 25-22, 25-17 in straight sets in a non-district volleyball match in Lexington on Thursday. After a marathon volleyball match in the team’s season opener on Monday in […] The post Cougars win in three sets over Wildcats appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany rallies to pull off season-opening win
FISHERSVILLE – Down, but not out. Alleghany overcame an 0-2 set deficit to win a thriller in a decisive fifth set, winning 25-27, 24-26, 25-14. 25-15, 15-13 last Monday on the road in a non-district volleyball contest over Wilson Memorial in Fishersville. It was a late marathon that saw the match go past […] The post Alleghany rallies to pull off season-opening win appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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