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Troutville woman sentenced to one year for shooting husband in 2023
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A woman will serve one year in jail for shooting her husband outside their home in Troutville in January 2023. As we previously reported, on Jan. 12, 2023, deputies with the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from Rhonda Larue Hinkley saying she had shot her husband. When first responders arrived, they found Hinkley standing in the driveway and her husband, Walter Thomas Hinkley, lying in the gravel.
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.
Washington and Lee Men’s Lacrosse NCAA Elite Eight Preview
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — The Washington and Lee men’s lacrosse team are back in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The generals have a tall task as they take on the number 1 team in the country in Salisbury Saturday at 4:30pm in Salisbury, Maryland.
Council for the City of Covington sets agenda for May 14 meeting
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING May 14, 2024 Council for the City of Covington will hold a regular meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, Virginia. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE-Pastor Pete Moore PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA SPECIAL […] The post Council for the City of Covington sets agenda for May 14 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Mountain Gateway Community College hosts commencement exercises
Mountain Gateway Community College held a memorable Commencement ceremony to celebrate the Class of 2024 on Friday evening, May 10. The College, founded in 1962 as the Covington-Clifton Forge Branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has a rich history. It later changed its name to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College when it joined […] The post Mountain Gateway Community College hosts commencement exercises appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands Students are Regional Art Contest Finalists
Students who were finalists in the recent Virginia School Boards Association Blue Ridge Region Art Contest were recognized by the Alleghany Highlands School Board on Monday, May 13. The contest was open to elementary and middle school students. First row (left to right): Lucille Hook, Mountain View Elementary School; Hayleigh Dotson, Sharon Elementary School; and […] The post Alleghany Highlands Students are Regional Art Contest Finalists appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Unclaimed Accolades: 2024 Athlete of the Year Trophies Await Their Owners
On the evening of Tuesday, May 14, the Virginia Review held our annual “Athlete of the Year” ceremony to honor local student athletes for their outstanding achievements in sports. During the evening, several speakers took turns sharing their journeys and encouraging the students with words of wisdom backed by years of experience. Approximately one month […] The post Unclaimed Accolades: 2024 Athlete of the Year Trophies Await Their Owners appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Defenders of Rosedale – How a handful of determined citizens saved Covington’s oldest suburb
The year was 1993. Westvaco Corporation was wrapping up a $400 million expansion to the Covington paper mill, and Virginia Department of Transportation officials were considering how best to deal with the expected traffic surge, especially along heavily used Alleghany Avenue. In May, the Virginian Review reported that by December as many as 40,000 trucks […] The post The Defenders of Rosedale – How a handful of determined citizens saved Covington’s oldest suburb appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA extending hours of operation May 20
LOW MOOR — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is extending hours of operation, beginning Monday, May 20. Starting Monday, the YMCA will remain open until 9 p.m. through the work week and until 6 p.m. on Saturday, returning closing hours to their pre-COVID times. New hours will be Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.; […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA extending hours of operation May 20 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
City of Covington delinquent tax sale May 14 location in case of rain
The City of Covington wants to make citizens, businesses, and visitors aware that Theresa Harrison, Treasurer, would like to announce that there will be a delinquent Real Estate tax sale on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of the Alleghany County Courthouse. In the case of rain, the sale will take […] The post City of Covington delinquent tax sale May 14 location in case of rain appeared first on The Virginian Review.
WestRock’s Covington Mill Supports LOA
May 3, 2024 – The Covington mill recently presented a donation to LOA (Local Agency on Aging), to fund Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels is available to homebound seniors, aged 60 and older. (Photo courtesy WestRock) The post WestRock’s Covington Mill Supports LOA appeared first on The Virginian Review.
You can’t say this word in some movies. But you can put it in a sign for all to see.
Crude? Yes. Offensive? Maybe. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that you can use a certain four-letter word in public to express a political opinion. The post You can’t say this word in some movies. But you can put it in a sign for all to see. appeared first on Cardinal News.
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