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Reynolds Accuses Former AHPS Chair Wright of Inappropriate Behavior
Rylee Reynolds appeared before the Alleghany Highlands Public School Board to “spread awareness on the recent actions of our chairman of the school board, Mr. Wright,” at last Tuesday evening’s school board meeting. Reynolds was able to address board members after a lengthy reorganization, year-end close out and regular meeting, where John Littleton was appointed […] The post Reynolds Accuses Former AHPS Chair Wright of Inappropriate Behavior appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jacks’ back to winning ways
COVINGTON – Coming off of a 10-run loss to Waynesboro that ended their 6-game win streak, Covington would begin a new one following a slim 4-1 victory over Staunton on Friday evening at Casey Field in Covington. It was an offensive struggle from both baseball teams through the first 5 innings where only one run […] The post Jacks’ back to winning ways appeared first on The Virginian Review.
O. Winston Link Museum Announces Aug. 17 Festival, Photo Contest
ROANOKE, VA (VR) – The O. Winston Link Museum will honor its 20th anniversary Aug. 17 with Celebration at the Station festival, lectures and exhibits related to Link’s photography of the last steam train. Celebration, a free event, will be at the historic Norfolk & Western passenger station on 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, across from […] The post O. Winston Link Museum Announces Aug. 17 Festival, Photo Contest appeared first on The Virginian Review.
State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open
DOSWELL, VA (VR) — Cut flowers, duct tape, grilled cheese and Plymouth Rock are all part of competition categories at this year’s State Fair of Virginia, which will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 6. Competition guides for both adult and youth creative and culinary arts, horticulture and field crops, as well as 4-H and FFA competitions […] The post State Fair competitions for blue-ribbon bragging rights are now open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Interstate 81 Slow Rolls and Exit Ramp Closure Beginning July 21 in Harrisonburg
STAUNTON, VA (VR) – Bridge demolition and ramp reconstruction require significant traffic restrictions and delays Sunday through Friday, July 21-26, on Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg. The road and bridge work are part of ongoing improvements to Route 33 (East Market Street) and its interchange with I-81 at exit 247. The off-ramp from southbound I-81 to […] The post Interstate 81 Slow Rolls and Exit Ramp Closure Beginning July 21 in Harrisonburg appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Dear Abby: Freeloading dad wants to add a freeloading wife
DEAR ABBY: My father has depended on my mother (and me) for money for as long as I can remember. It wasn’t because he was unable to work, but because he was lazy and had a drinking and gambling problem. My parents eventually divorced, and my father moved in with his sister (my aunt). She […] The post Dear Abby: Freeloading dad wants to add a freeloading wife appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller
Kars Unlimited will be holding a cruise in on Sunday, July 21 at Jackson River Sports Complex from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be music, Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, a live auction and cake walk. Come out and help support Steve Miller who is battling cancer. The post Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington City Council holds monthly meeting on July 9
Mayor Sibold brought The Covington City Council meeting to order promptly, as scheduled at 6:30PM on Tuesday July 9th. The crowd on hand numbered in the low to mid-teens. Though the number was small, it was easy to discern that everyone in attendance was proud of their city and cared deeply about what happened in […] The post Covington City Council holds monthly meeting on July 9 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open
GAP MILLS W.Va. – Utilizing a century-old house known to longtime residents as “the old post office”, Brian and Tammy Berry have opened Sweet Springs Antiques where Tammy’s grandparents lived and her grandmother served as postmistress for forty years, beginning in the mid-1930’s. From as early as 1905, the original storefront housed Keenan Bros. General […] The post Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Rep. Ben Cline Condemns Attempted Assassination of President Trump, Calls for National Unity
Roanoke, VA – Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania, Congressman Ben Cline condemned the terrible attack and called for national unity in rejecting political violence. This violent act is unacceptable, and completely goes against the fundamental values of our nation. “Our thoughts and prayers are with President Trump, his family, […] The post Rep. Ben Cline Condemns Attempted Assassination of President Trump, Calls for National Unity appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Margaret Pullen Phillips, 87
Margaret Pullen Phillips Margaret Pullen Phillips, age 87, of Covington, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at her residence. Ms. Phillips was born March 4, 1937, in Covington to her parents, the late Lewis Raymond Pullen, Melvina Carter Pullen and her husband, Eugene O. Phillips. She was the Commissioner of Revenue for Covington for a number […] The post Obituary: Margaret Pullen Phillips, 87 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Patricia Hope Savage, 58
Patricia Hope Savage Patricia Hope Savage, 58 years old passed from this worldly life into her eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Tricia was the daughter and “Bundle of Joy” of Juanita P. Savage and James Kerr Savage. She was born on the snowy day of February 18, 1966 in the C&O […] The post Obituary: Patricia Hope Savage, 58 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Clifton Forge Fire Department
The Clifton Forge Fire Department will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. today, July 15th, and tomorrow, July 16th to provide cooling relief for the public. Iced water will be provided. If you need relief from the heat, please come by to cool off and get a drink of cold water. The post Clifton Forge Fire Department appeared first on The Virginian Review.
City of Covington is opening Chamber Halls as a cooling center on July 15th, 16th, and 17th due to extreme heat
The City of Covington is opening Chamber Halls at 333 W. Locust Street as a cooling center from 12:00 to 6:00 PM on July 15th, 16th, and 17th due to extreme heat. The post City of Covington is opening Chamber Halls as a cooling center on July 15th, 16th, and 17th due to extreme heat appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Littleton, Franson Appointed as New Leaders of AHPS Board
LOW MOOR — John Littleton was appointed as chair of the Alleghany Highlands PublicSchools Division Board on Monday, and Gerald Franson was named vice chair. The change in leadership came as the board met in Low Moor to reorganize for the 2024-2025fiscal year and close out the recently-ended 2023-2024 year. As chair, Littleton replaces Jacob […] The post Littleton, Franson Appointed as New Leaders of AHPS Board appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards
Welcome back Shadowers! The summer heat is on, and lots of stuff happening. If you’ve not checked out the Farmers Market in Covington, please do and support your local businesses. Can you believe we’re already 7 months into 2024? In those seven months, The Shadow group has grown to almost 5,000 active Facebook followers and […] The post The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor’s Flag Order – July 15, 2024
In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey […] The post Governor’s Flag Order – July 15, 2024 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Domino’s Pizza in Lewisburg officially opened on Monday, July 15 for carry-out and dine-in customers. The business’s delivery services begin on July 22. The new restaurant is located behind Ruby Tuesday on Coleman Drive. The address for Domino’s Pizza is 213 Coleman Drive Suite A. The business hours are currently listed […] The post Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg appeared first on The Virginian Review.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct pulse release at Gathright Dam on July 17
NORFOLK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, July 17 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 […] The post U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct pulse release at Gathright Dam on July 17 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Orrin Ole Bradley, 90
Orrin Ole Bradley Orrin Ole Bradley, age 90, of Clifton Forge, Virginia and formerly of Chardon, Ohio, passed peacefully to our heavenly Father on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Alleghany, Low Moor, Virginia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge. To […] The post Obituary: Orrin Ole Bradley, 90 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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