Covington Students Graduate From James Madison University

HARRISONBURG — Three students from Covington graduated from James Madison University in May.
Out-Of County Residents To Pay To Swim In Bath County Pools

WARM SPRINGS — Bath County will begin charging non-residents for use of its swimming pools.
Social Security Can Help If You Lose A Parent

For young people whose parent passes away, Social Security is here.
Iron Gate Council To Meet Thursday

IRON GATE — Iron Gate Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
Amateur Radio Operators Continue Long Tradition

The grand love affair with amateur radio is not dead with age but is getting a new rebirth in the development of not only new technology, but in goodwill, fellowship and technical investigations.
McNitt To Give Bobcat Presentation

HOT SPRINGS — David McNitt, a graduate research assistant, will present findings on a Bobcat Ecology in the Mountains of Western Virginia:?Virginia Appalachian Carnivore Study, on Friday, June 28, at the Hot Springs Firehouse.
Deadline Approaching To Qualify For Tax Relief Refund In Virginia

RICHMOND — Virginians who have not yet filed their state individual income taxes must file by midnight on Monday, July 1, to qualify for the Tax Relief Refund.
Violent Crimes Down In Virginia

RICHMOND — Virginia’s report on local and state-wide crime figures for 2018 is now available online at the Virginia State Police website at www.vsp.virginia.gov, under “Forms & Publications.”
RIBBON CUTTING

The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, June 17, for Quality Inn
Bath School Board Holding Closeout Meeting

WARM SPRINGS — The Bath County School Board will hold its fiscal year 2018-19 closeout meeting on Thursday, June 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at the School Administration Building.
Baking Memories In Grandma’s Bowl

I’m baking today.
Rice Calls It A Career

Gary Rice coached his 839th varsity high school baseball game back on May 17. It was his last.
Family Life Center Approaches Milestone

First Christian Church in Covington will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Family Life Center on Sunday, June 30, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
School Board OKs New Grading Scale

LOW MOOR — Alleghany County schools will have a new grading scale in the fall.
‘Cash Unchained’ To Perform At Historic Masonic Theatre

CLIFTON FORGE — Hold onto your (black) hats; “Cash Unchained, the ultimate Johnny Cash tribute band, will perform at the Historic Masonic Theatre on Saturday, June 29, at 7 p.m. in the John E Hillert Auditorium.