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Residents discuss new meat processing plant after White Sulphur Springs Council meeting
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – After the White Sulphur Springs Council meeting on Monday, May 13, WVDN was available to meet with attendees interested in voicing their thoughts on the recently announced meat processing plant. Only two people, besides the Mountain Steer Meat Company owners, wished to be recorded; M.J. Oreff and Jessie Whited. […] The post Residents discuss new meat processing plant after White Sulphur Springs Council meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
EXPLAINER: What is the Blue Ridge Games and how can you get in on the friendly competition? ⛰️
We’re inching closer and closer to the Summer Olympics, and excitement can be felt across the country as we prepare to watch athletes from all over the world come together to compete. While the beloved tournament will wrap up on Aug 11, the fun doesn’t have to stop there!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rainelle Medical Center welcomes new doctor
MAXWELTON W.Va. (WVDN) – Rainelle Medical Center welcomed a new doctor, Daren Wadsworth, to the Maxwelton location in a recent social media post. Here is what they said: “Rainelle Medical Center would like to introduce the newest member of our dental team, Dr. Daren M. Wadsworth, DDS. Dr. Wadsworth is a native of Fairmont, WV […] The post Rainelle Medical Center welcomes new doctor appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Recovery Court Participants assist City of Covington Public Works
The recovery court collaborates with the city of Covington In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, Alleghany Highlands Community Services shined a spotlight on the valuable collaboration between Recovery Court participants and the City of Covington Public Works. Throughout April, individuals in the Recovery Court program actively raised awareness about alcohol-related issues while joining forces with […] The post Recovery Court Participants assist City of Covington Public Works appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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.
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
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.
Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier East JROTC traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia on April 23. They arrived at 11 a.m. and were escorted to the Ordinance dining facility for lunch. An official joined them for lunch then escorted them on a tour of the many Military Occupation Specialties that conduct their schools at Fort […] The post Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Four Lord Botetourt Student-Athletes Signed NLI
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Over in Daleville at Lord Botetourt High School on Wednesday, May 15, four Cavalier student athletes signed their national letters of intent for their college future. Softball and track and field athlete Jackson Kemper is heading to the University of Lynchburg to be part of...
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