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Two Bodies Found In Sunday Cabin Fire

Virginia State Police have confirmed that two bodies were found Sunday in the charred remnants of a cabin that was destroyed by fire.

Smoke from the fire was spotted Sunday in a remote section of Natural Well in the Falling Spring area of Alleghany County.
Q&A: Covington AD Charity Hale

Part three of a three-part series with area high school athletic directors on the VHSL’s decision last Monday to delay sports until December in an attempt to play shortened seasons in every sport.
Charleston Hospital Designated W.Va. Coronavirus Surge Center

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — St. Francis Hospital in Charleston is being set up as a COVID-19 surge center, Gov. Jim Justice said Monday.
Stabilization Work Continues On S. Carpenter Drive Corridor

Work continues on a road stabilization project on Ashland Avenue and Rt. 18/Carpenter Drive in Covington.
National Farmers Market Week Observed Aug. 2-8

MIDLOTHIAN — Hot days, fresh peaches, juicy watermelon and sweet corn are all part of the summer farmers market season.
Dose Of Baloxavir Marboxil Helps Reduce Spread Of Flu

CHARLOTTESVILLE — A single dose of the flu drug baloxavir marboxil can reduce the spread of the illness within households, new research concludes.
Outdoor Flea Market To Return To State Fair Of West Virginia

FAIRLEA, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia’s outdoor flea market is returning on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Q&A: Alleghany Athletic Director Jared Brown

Part two of a three-part series with area high school athletic directors on the VHSL’s Monday decision to delay sports until December in an attempt to play shortened seasons in every sport.
Photographer Captures Essence Of Highlands Through His Camera Lens

Covington resident Tripp Curry references himself as a “modern-age hippie” who stays busy on multiple fronts.
Poll Shows Virginians Pleased With Northam Handling Of Pandemic

HAMPTON — A Hampton University poll says a majority of Virginian are pleased with Gov. Ralph Northam and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia’s Veterans Oppose Proposed Gun Measures

STAUNTON — The Department of Virginia of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the largest combat veterans service organization in the state, has gone on record to oppose any legislation restricting Second Amendment rights, says the organization’s state commander, Eric Mallett.
Governance Subcommittee Memo To Joint Consolidation Committee

This memorandum was sent to the Joint Consolidation Committee from the subcommittee on governance on its status and recommendations for a merged Alleghany County/Covington school system.
Carnegie Hall Cancels 36th Annual Taste Of Our Towns

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — After thoughtful consideration, Carnegie Hall has determined that it will not be possible to safely hold what would have been the 36th Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) food and music festival in downtown Lewisburg in October.
Hale Brings Komen 3-Day Walk To Area

Charity Hale was inspired by a special friend to start a yearly tradition.
W. Va. Governor Jim Justice Says State Is Starting To See Spread Of COVID-19

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said West Virginia is starting to see the spread of COVID-19 from southern states.