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Alleghany Highlands to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary with Community-Wide Events, Exhibits, and Experiences

ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS, VA. (VR)– The Alleghany Highlands VA250 Planning Committee is proud to announce a series of events, exhibits, and...

by Virginian Review Staff

April 10, 2026

Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys will be inducted into The Virginia Opry as its 11th band. Visit https://historicmasonictheatre.com for tickets.

Entertainment

Virginia Opry Unveils 2026 Season with Star-Studded Lineup

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - M. Ray Allen, executive director of The Commonwealth of Virginia’s official Opry, The Virginia Opry,...

by Virginian Review Staff

April 9, 2026

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AHS Principal Honored by Board of Education

April 12, 2026

Government

Governor Spanberger Vetoes Bill to Legalize Skill Games

April 12, 2026

Public Announcements

Bath County Board of Supervisors Set Agenda for April 14 Meeting

April 12, 2026

Public Announcements

Town of Clifton Forge Sets Agenda for April 14 Meeting

April 12, 2026

Public Announcements

City of Covington Sets Agenda for April 14 Meeting

April 12, 2026

Government

Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 4.10.26

April 12, 2026

News

Spring storm events can be fast and furious, damaging homes and farm structures statewide

April 11, 2026

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Giles County Man Arrested for Importing Powerful Psychedelic

April 10, 2026

Government

STATEMENT: Warner on Tim Sands

April 10, 2026

State News

Governor Spanberger Signs Additional Bills Into Law to Address High Housing, Healthcare, & Utility Costs

April 10, 2026

State News

VDACS Now Accepting Applications for Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program

April 10, 2026

Crime

VADOC Investigating Death of Inmate Following Apparent Attack by Another Inmate

April 10, 2026

Clifton Forge Calls for Volunteers for April 18 Spring Clean-Up Ahead of Earth Day

by Virginian Review Staff

April 1, 2026

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - Once again, the Town of Clifton Forge is inviting all volunteers to help...

Richard Mansell, CEO of IVO Limited, Pastor and owner of the Mountain Rush Entertainment Center in Downtown Covington, talks with podcast host Gene Mundy about entrepreneurship in the Highlands.

From Hobby to Business: How the Gauntlet and Community Collaboration Fuel Covington Entrepreneur’s Success

March 3, 2026

Dr. John Rainone, President of Mountain Gateway Community College, talks with podcast host Gene Mundy about the college's community and economic impacts across the Highlands.

Mountain Gateway Community College Leads Workforce Development Efforts in Alleghany Highlands

February 24, 2026

Afton Griffon and Josh Taylor talk about the inaugural launch of Restaurant Week in the Highlands on the Value Prop Podcast, hosted by Gene Mundy

First-ever Alleghany Highlands Restaurant Week aims to boost local eateries during winter slowdown

February 18, 2026

Obituary: Lewis Russell Brinkley, 88

by Nicely Funeral Home

April 11, 2026

Lewis Russell BrinkleyLewis Russell Brinkley, age 88, of Clifton Forge, Virginia died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 peacefully and...

Sports

VINTON, Va. (VR) - Alleghany’s girls track team turned in a deep, balanced performance across sprints,...

Cougars Stay Hot, Improve to 4-2 After 8-1 Win

by Christopher Mentz

April 11, 2026

Sports

LOW-MOOR, Va. (VR) - The Alleghany boys tennis team rolled to an 8-1 win, moving to...

Sports

Bishop, Wickline, Heighter Lead Cougars As Alleghany Sweeps Wins At Loaded Meet

by Christopher Mentz

April 11, 2026

VINTON, Va. (VR) - Alleghany’s girls track team turned in a deep, balanced performance across sprints, distance, relays, and field...

Brady May powered the Cougars’ offense with a two-double, five-RBI performance in a 6-1 win over Staunton on Saturday. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR Sports

Sports

May Blasts 5 RBIs As Cougars Roll Staunton, 6-1

by Christopher Mentz

April 11, 2026 - Updated on April 12, 2026

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Alleghany used a big day at the plate from Brady May and strong pitching to take...

Sports

Cougars Stay Hot, Improve to 4-2 After 8-1 Win

by Christopher Mentz

April 11, 2026

LOW-MOOR, Va. (VR) - The Alleghany boys tennis team rolled to an 8-1 win, moving to 4-2 overall and 3-2...

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Spring storm events can be fast and furious, damaging homes and farm structures statewide

by Virginian Review Staff

April 11, 2026

MATTAPONI, Va. (VR) —Mike Pumo has developed a healthy respect for the power of Mother Nature in 27 years of...

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Bishop, Wickline, Heighter Lead Cougars As Alleghany Sweeps Wins At Loaded Meet

April 11, 2026

Sports

Cougars Stay Hot, Improve to 4-2 After 8-1 Win

April 11, 2026

Sports

May Blasts 5 RBIs As Cougars Roll Staunton, 6-1

April 11, 2026 - Updated on April 12, 2026

Sports

From the ArchivesEchoes Of The Past

City Recreation Director Merle P. Barr presented four trophies earned during the 1973 Little League football season during a special assembly at Jeter-Watson School Friday. Front Row, from left, are Norma Andrews and Jackie Campbell, cheerleading co-captains for the ‘B’ League Jeter Watson Bobcats in 1973, with the trophy given them as the best cheerleading group in their league. For the season. From left, top row, are Jimmie Reid, Joe Albert, and Harry Persinger, also holding trophies.

Echoes of the Past – Clifton Forge Bus Line to use Cadillac Car

by Virginian Review Staff

1 year ago

Echoes of the past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since...