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Area Organizations Partner To Assist Homebound Residents

Several Alleghany Highlands organizations have partnered to provide assistance to individuals and families who are homebound and have no way of getting food or other necessary items during the Coronavirus crisis.
AFFECTED BY CLOSURE

Lauren Downer, a nail technician at Rustic Elegance Salon and Spa in Covington, gives a manicure to a client Tuesday.
Goodwill Announces Store Closures During Outbreak Of Coronavirus

ROANOKE — At Goodwill, individuals, families and our communities are at the heart of everything we do.
Bath Hospital Prepped For Virus

HOT SPRINGS — Bath County and Bath Community Hospital have been working closely with the Virginia Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to ensure the county is prepared to respond during this national Coronavirus emergency.
Press Release - Gift Cards donated to Alleghany Highlands & Covington School Systems from Kroger and Food Lion

Feeding Southwest Virginia presents gift cards to Alleghany Highlands and Covington School Systems through a generous donation from both Kroger and Food Lion.
REMEMBERING ONE OF THEIR OWN

The Covington Fire Department and Rescue Squad paid tribute Saturday to the late C.J. Enstminger by hanging an American flag from their ladder truck and by lining the roadway along S. Carpenter Drive with firefighting gear.
WestRock Announces Highlands Personnel Changes

WestRock’s Alleghany Highlands Operations has announced position changes that were internally announced in January and February.
Bath County Courts To Stay Open

WARM SPRINGS — In response to the COVID-19 public health threat, beginning today, only the Bath County District and Circuit courts will be open to the public until further notice.
SBA Offering Federal Disaster Loans

ATLANTA — The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Virginia small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
DSLCC Cites Top Educator

HOT SPRINGS — Lee Anne Bowling-Angle was honored as Dabney S. Lancaster Community College’s recipient of the 2019 Educator of Year award at the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s annual dinner meeting.
Iron Gate Town Council To Modify Meeting Agendas

IRON GATE — Due to the restrictions and social gathering/distancing suggestions given by the CDC and the VDH, the town of Iron Gate will be modifying its agendas for town council meetings until further notice.
City School Board To Hold Called Meeting/Work Session

The Covington City School Board will hold a called meeting/work session Thursday at 6 p.m. at the offices located at 340 E. Walnut Street.
Schools To Close For Remainder of Academic School Year

RICHMOND — Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered Virginia’s public schools to remain closed for the rest of the current school year and certain types of businesses, such as bowling alleys, gyms and theaters, must close in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Ingevity Implements Steps To Mitigate Impact Of Coronavirus

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Ingevity Corp. is implementing steps to mitigate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
C.F. Issues Moratorium On Water Cutoffs

CLIFTON FORGE — Clifton Forge has issued a moratorium on water cutoffs during the Coronaviris pandemic.