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April Designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month

RICHMOND — Whether it’s answering a phone call, interacting with passengers or finishing breakfast in the car during your morning commute, distractions are a daily occurrence for most drivers.
Council Updated On Downtown Business Revitalization Efforts

Covington City Council entertained a presentation on the Downtown Covington Business District Revitalization Project during its work session held Tuesday.
WestRock Planning 12-Day Maintenance Outage

Residents of Covington may notice increased noise levels during a planned maintenance outage at the WestRock mill.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA Welcomes Intern

LOW MOOR — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA has announced that personal trainer Michael May will be interning with the YMCA for the next eight weeks.
VFW Post 4299 Salutes Dollar General Manager

CLIFTON FORGE — The Burnside Carpenter Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4299 has honored Rhonda Burger, manager of the Dollar General store, for providing Christmas packages for veterans at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem for the past 20 years.
National Gas Prices Decrease

WASHINGTON — At $2.86, the national average has decreased week-over-week for the first time since November of last year.
Three Ways To Fight Scammers Who Target Your Social Security Benefits

Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears.
C.F. Clinic Benefits From Senate Legislation

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., says Carilion Family Medicine in Clifton Forge will benefit from Senate passage of a bill that will help 14 rural health clinics across Virginia continue to serve patients during COVID-19 pandemic.
Virginia Jobless Rate Falls To 5.2 Percent In February

RICHMOND — Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in February, which is 2.7 percentage points above the rate from one year ago.
Buena Vista Company Moving To Botetourt

DALEVILLE — A plant that manufactures air treatment and cooling systems for data centers and high-temperature industrial process systems will relocate from Buena Vista to Botetourt County.
Study Indicates Small Vehicles Present Higher Injury Risks For Women

RICHMOND — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety research has revealed women are more likely to be injured or killed in roadway accidents despite being involved in fewer accidents than men.
Farmers Markets Positioned For Post-Pandemic Success

MIDLOTHIAN — The COVID-19 pandemic left supermarkets reeling from undersupply and supply chain breakdowns, causing consumers to explore new markets and develop new food-purchasing habits.
Bath County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Activity Report For March 14-20, 2021

WARM SPRINGS — These calls for service were made to the Bath County Sheriff’s Office the week of March 14-20:
Bath Acreage Included In Wilderness Legislation

WASHINGTON — Democrat U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner of Virginia have reintroduced legislation that would add a total of 5,600 acres to two existing wilderness areas within the George Washington National Forest in Bath County.
Northam Reducing Use Of Plastics

RICHMOND — Gov. Ralph Northam is aiming to reduce Virginia’s reliance on single-use plastics.