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Covington Planning Upgrades To Jackson Street Area Of City

Covington is seeking grant funding to carry out improvements to the Jackson Street area of the city.
DSLCC Seeking Nominations For Outstanding Alumni

CLIFTON FORGE — The Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Alumni Association has announced that the fifth annual Distinguished Alumni Award is currently open for nominations.
Charges Filed For Fatal Shooting Of A Child In 2020

Charges have been filed against two individuals in connection to a fatal shooting of a child in 2020.
Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital (Covington Location) Announces New Operating Hours

The Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital has announced a change in operating hours at their Covington location.
Evan Groves, Family Benefit From Community Generosity

Something good did happen in 2020.
Foundation Purchase An Investment In Downtown

In its continuing work for economic development in the Alleghany Highlands, The Alleghany Foundation has announced its purchase of the former Gordman’s/Peebles building at 410 W. Main Street in Covington.
AHS Athletes ‘Sound Off’

Erik and Mason Honaker are among the leaders in Alleghany High School’s Class of 2021.
Uptick In Oil Prices Since Start Of 2021 Pushes Price At The Pump Up 13 Cents

WASHINGTON — Since the beginning of the year, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents due to an uptick in crude oil prices.
New Clothing Closet Provides Many With Second Chance

A new clothing closet in Covington is offering the hope of a second chance for many in the Alleghany Highlands.
Two Arrests Made After Shootout At Lewisburg Walmart

A shootout that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 16, in the parking lot of the Lewisburg Walmart store has resulted in the arrest of two Greenbrier County men.
Plaque Recognizing Slave Allotment Plots Unveiled At Cedar Hill Cemetery

A Cedar Hill Slave Allotment plaque dedication drew many residents of the Highlands together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
No Winter Sport At AHS, CMS

LOW MOOR — A split vote by the Alleghany County School Board Tuesday night effectively killed the prospect of winter sports at Alleghany High School and Clifton Middle School.
In-person Classes at Callaghan Elementary School Suspended

LOW MOOR — In-person classes at Callaghan Elementary School have again been suspended due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
Vaccine Shipments Not Expected In The Coming Weeks To Meet Public Demand

With COVID-19 cases apparently rising in the Roanoke-Alleghany region over the past week, health officials say they do not expect vaccine shipments in the coming weeks to meet the level of public demand.
Gauntlet Connects Entrepreneurs To Experts, Mentors, Resources

New start-ups and expanding businesses can now register for Virginia’s largest business program and competition.