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Three charged in Alleghany Co. drug bust
Three people were charged after a drug bust at an Alleghany County residence Monday, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. The Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, and the Virginia State Police Tactical Team, executed a search warrant at 106 Bailey’s Road in Covington.
First responder hospitalized after battling warehouse fire
IRON GATE, Va. (WDBJ) - A first responder has been hospitalized with complications from battling a warehouse fire in Iron Gate Monday. According to Iron Gate Volunteer Fire & Rescue, crews responded to reports of a fire around 1:15 p.m. at the Garten Plant warehouse. Thick smoke could be seen...
Warehouse catches fire in Alleghany County, firefighter taken to hospital
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) –Smoke could be seen billowing from the Iron Gate area in Alleghany County after a warehouse caught fire on Monday afternoon. According to the Iron Gate Volunteer Fire and Rescue, around 1:14 p.m. on May 6, multiple units across Alleghany County were dispatched to battle a fire at the Garten Trucking & Warehouse. The warehouse is used for storing paper and carpet products.
Hot Dog House Welcomes New Owners With Familiar Faces
On the morning of Friday, May 3, the Virginian Review visited a local Covington favorite: the Hot Dog House, to speak with new owners, Lynn and Bruce Wolfe. The “Hot Dog House,” previously owned by Cathy and Jim Lawson, was recently sold by Cathy to her former daughter-in-law, Lynn, and Lynn’s husband, Bruce. According to […] The post Hot Dog House Welcomes New Owners With Familiar Faces appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Throwback Thursday – Covington Woman’s Club Scholarship Winners
MAY 2014 – SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS — The Covington Woman’s Club has announced the winners of its annual Margaret Gresham Memorial Scholarships. Each year the CWC awards two scholarships, one to a graduating senior from Alleghany High School and one to a senior from Covington High School. In the front row, from left, are Courtney Glover, […] The post Throwback Thursday – Covington Woman’s Club Scholarship Winners appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Chris Fisher named MGCC’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, to be featured speaker at commencement on May 10
Mountain Gateway Community College has named Chris Fisher as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and featured speaker for this year’s commencement ceremony, which will take place on Friday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Armory on the Clifton Forge campus. Katie Shofstahl has been selected as the featured student speaker. Chris Fisher is […] The post Chris Fisher named MGCC’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, to be featured speaker at commencement on May 10 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covenant Christian Academy Celebrates First-Ever Graduate
Covenant Christian Academy, located at 1601 Chestnut Street in Clifton Forge, is proud to announce the first-ever graduate since the private school was founded in 2018. Abigail “Abi” Bush is the school’s only senior, therefore, will be the sole graduate for Covenant Christian Academy for the 2023-2024 year. An upcoming and private ceremony will be […] The post Covenant Christian Academy Celebrates First-Ever Graduate appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Second Memory Café Offered on May 11
Dr. Elizabeth MacDougall and members of Edgemont ARP Church will be hosting the second Memory Café on Saturday, May 11 , at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memory Café is a branch of Dementia Friends, an international group of volunteers who work with dementia patients, their caregivers, families, and friends. The […] The post Second Memory Café Offered on May 11 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Dream come true: Rockbridge County native SJ McDonald’s video to debut on CMT
Nashville country music artist and Rockbridge County native SJ McDonald is hoping someone will pinch her, because she got some news that seems too good to be true, and she’s afraid she just might be dreaming. McDonald has been selected as Country Music Television’s Next Up Now artist for...
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