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Elder abuse investigation leads to arrests, plus meth and weapons seizure
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation that began with an elder abuse check. John Lloyd Webb, 46, and Margaret Ann Mullens, 30, face charges for drug possession of Schedule I or II and possession of a weapon while in possession of Schedule I or II drugs, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. Further charges are pending against both.
Covington Water Plant faces $5,000 daily fines, revocation of permits due to multiple violations
Covington, VA – Official city documents obtained from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that the City of Covington faces significant scrutiny and potential fines and permit revocation due to multiple violations at its water treatment plant. This lack of certified staff and water quality monitoring means the city cannot guarantee the safety […] The post Covington Water Plant faces $5,000 daily fines, revocation of permits due to multiple violations appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Columbia Gas of Virginia to begin pipeline upgrade in Covington
COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Columbia Gas of Virginia will begin its natural gas infrastructure replacement project May 20; it will continue through November. The project will take place during the hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend work. Columbia Gas says the...
Covington Council Hears Proposed Budget and Abandons a Contested Right of Way
After an innovation by Wanda Moore, First Lady, Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, in the absence of Elder Pete Moore, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag, the Covington City Council called their regular meeting to order, Tuesday evening. They heard the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and voted unanimously to abandon […] The post Covington Council Hears Proposed Budget and Abandons a Contested Right of Way appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Lone Star AC church to host ‘Power of Camp’ on May 19
Lone Star AC church will host ‘Power of Camp’ Sunday during Sunday morning service May 19th at 10:30AM. This is a special day to acknowledge the impact of Christian camping on building God’s kingdom and impacting lives for Him. Come be a part of this service where we’ll sing camp songs, hear testimonials and share […] The post Lone Star AC church to host ‘Power of Camp’ on May 19 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
MGCC Fellowship of Faith National Day of Prayer
Fellowship of Faith celebrated National Day of Prayer on May 2 with students, staff, faculty and community members. Hope Nicely sang “When I Survey the Wonderous Cross” and prayer was given by Pastor Brandon Nicely of Victory Baptist and Pastor Joe Rose of South Covington United Methodist. Pizza & ice cream were served. The post MGCC Fellowship of Faith National Day of Prayer appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Kars Unlimited Cruise-In to benefit Lori Vest rescheduled to May 19
This Sunday, May 19, Kars Unlimited will be hosting a “Cruise In” at the Jackson River Sports Complex from 2pm-6pm to help the fight against cancer. Local native, Lori Gooch Vest, is currently fighting her own battle against cancer and will be the recipient of the funds raised throughout this event. The Cruise In is […] The post Kars Unlimited Cruise-In to benefit Lori Vest rescheduled to May 19 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Lexington resident catches rare glimpse of Northern Lights
The Northern Lights in the Southern Sky. Photo: Justin Peery Route 11 Rockbridge County Virginia. The post Lexington resident catches rare glimpse of Northern Lights appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Compliance Crisis: Covington’s Building Department under fire for nearly 3 years of negligence
COVINGTON, VA — Official city documents received through a recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request show the City of Covington is mired in controversy and legal risks from operating without a certified building official for almost 3 years since July 2021. The situation has deteriorated under the current appointee, Michael Mines, who despite training, […] The post Compliance Crisis: Covington’s Building Department under fire for nearly 3 years of negligence appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands School Board action from May 13
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETING At the conclusion of closed session on Monday, May 13, 2024 the School Board took the following personnel action: The School Board approved the appointments of Sharon L. Boggs as School Counselor at Alleghany High School. Also approved was Karen A. Nephew as CTE/Agriculture Teacher at Covington Middle School. […] The post Alleghany Highlands School Board action from May 13 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Shadow: The annoying facts of civic mismanagement
Welcome back, Shadowers! Whoo-boy, the last time I saw this much denial of the brutal facts was when my mechanic Steven Wright told me, “I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.” Last week the Shadow submitted several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to address Covington’s apparent violations in their building, […] The post The Shadow: The annoying facts of civic mismanagement appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington Fire Department sees a busy April
COVINGTON, Va. (WSET) — The Covington Fire Department had a very busy month this April, responding to 36 incidents. In a Facebook post made Saturday, the department said they received multiple calls for brush fires and structure fires in the city and alongside its mutual aid departments in Alleghany County. The department said it was often receiving several calls at a time.
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