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Last Pitch Comes Early

Derek Tremblay had already braced himself.
Thanks To Covington Officer, Youngster Enjoys Special Birthday

Police officers are known to patrol the communities in which they serve to protect the safety of their residents.
UTILITY WORK

Traffic was stopped along S. Carpenter Drive Thursday near the intersection with Mallow Road for several hours while crews from Columbia Gas performed utility work.
Holy Week Services To Stream Live

The Eastern Alleghany Christian Ministerial Association will host Holy Week services starting Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10.
Lumberjack 2020 Season Canceled

The Covington Lumberjacks were gearing up for their 20th season in the Valley Baseball League.
Supervisors Ratify State Of Emergency

LOW MOOR — The Alleghany County Board of Supervisors met Friday to officially declare a local state of emergency.
Three Cases Now Confirmed In Highlands

Three cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in the Alleghany Highlands. Two cases have been confirmed in Alleghany County and one in Covington.
DISINFECTING

Taking necessary precautions.
Justice Signs Executive Orders

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has suspended all elective medical procedures in West Virginia and he has directed private campgrounds to prohibit new out-of-state campers.
Amid Coronavirus Gas Prices Tumble

WASHINGTON — The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 for the first time in four years.
Clifton Forge Town Council To Meet Electronically Until Crisis Subsides

CLIFTON FORGE — Clifton Forge Town Council will hold its public meetings through electronic communications until Coronavirus restrictions ease.
Council held a called meeting Tuesday at noon to approve emergency ordinances related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week March 30-April 5

The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is asking area residents to participate in Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week March 30-April 5.
Announcers Cancel 32nd Annual Easter Eve Concert

CLIFTON FORGE — The Announcers’ 32nd annual Easter Eve concert has been cancelled.
LewisGale Implements Universal Masking Policy

SALEM – LewisGale Regional Health System facilities – including LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, LewisGale Hospital Pulaski and LewisGale Medical Center – has announced that all staff and providers in all patient care areas will now wear masks, expanding their use beyond suspected or positive COVID cases.
Virginia Department Of Health Reports Second Alleghany Case

A second case of COVID-19 Coronavirus has been confirmed in Alleghany County by the Virginia Department of Health.