• PRINT EDITIONS
  • | CONTACT
  • | TEL: 540.962.2121 | E: hello@virginianreview.com
Monday, October 2, 2023
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
The Virginian Review
Advertisement
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • All
    • Business and Tech
    • Crime
    • Local News
    • National News
    • State News

    DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert, Cross with Caution

    John Owens, 101-year-old Army veteran in the chair, standing (l-r) Auxiliary President Marian Paxton, Donald Cales, Commander Shawn Wright, Quartermaster Bill Atherholt, Standing in back - Louis Pendleton (Photo courtesy Marian Paxton)

    Army Veteran John Owens Honored in Heartfelt Pinning Ceremony

    State Fair offers enriching experiences for animals and animal lovers

    (l-r): Tom McCraw, mayor; Steve Bickley, vice mayor and chairman of the Planning Commission; Delores Hinkle, President of the Goshen Rescue Squad, and Gerald Sampson, local business owner (P.E. Marshall photo) 

    The 611 Conducts Test Sightseeing Excursion in Goshen

    TAP President Announces Upcoming Retirement

    Letter to the Editor

    Letter to the editor- Government Shutdown

    Dollar General Generates Food Insecurity Awareness During Hunger Action Month

    Fall Cruise In at Wright Way Motors

    Covington City Manager Allen Dressler (right) seated next to his Attorney, Jim Guynn, during his brief trial at Alleghany County Courthouse on the morning of Thursday, September 28th. Dressler was accused of assault and battery against Shelby Kimberlin during a July 4th incident at the Jackson River Sports Complex. (Jennifer Bailey Photo) 

    Covington City Manager Allen Dressler Faces Judge in Assault and Battery Case

    Trending Tags

      • LOCAL NEWS
      • STATE NEWS
      • NATIONAL NEWS
      • Business and Tech
      • CRIME
    • COMMUNITY
    • Obituaries
    • GOVERNMENT
      • All
      • City
      • County
      • State

      City Council of Covington releases agenda for October 3 meeting

      Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline: Holding Big Government Accountable to Congress

      Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County, and the City of Covington (Photo courtesy Ann Gardner) 

      Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks re-election on on November 7, 2023

      U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner

      Warner & Kaine statement on shutdown impact on Virginia small businesses

      Covington City Council to hold regular meeting on October 3

      City of Covington offices to be closed in observance of Columbus Day and for computer udgrades

      Alleghany County announces office closures on October 9 for Columbus Day

      Virginia Voting Information: No Excuse – Early In-Person Voting for Nov 7, 2023 General Election

      Photo courtesy Kyle Matthew Moore 

      Kyle Matthew Moore, 53, Campaigns for Sheriff of Alleghany County, City of Covington, Clifton Forge and Iron Gate

      Trending Tags

        • City
        • County
        • State
      • Sports
        • All
        • College Sports
        • High School Sports
        • Local Sports
        Wyatt Campbell earned his third Bath Co. Virginian Review football player of the week in week 5 (Photo: Allegheny Mountain Radio)

        Bath Co. Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Wyatt Campbell

        Nate Chapman is the VR Alleghany football player of the week for week 5 (Photo Courtesy: Nate Chapman/Facebook)

        Alleghany Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Nate Chapman

        Kiera Lowman (front left), Nevaeh Wills (front center), Hannah Hipes (front right), and Faith Barron (back) (Photo: Brandon Baker)

        Alleghany XC Girls Win Spartan Invitational, Boys Place Second

        Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins swim team prepare for 2023-24 season

        (L to R) Haley Harmon, Macyn Cash, Faith Barron, Neveah Wills, Taylor Jenkins, Joowon Chung, Kiera Lowman, and Meredith Minter. (Photo Courtesy of Karen Cash) 

        AHS Cougars Cross-Country Teams Make Strides in Alleghany XC Invitational

        Back-to-back district wins for Chargers

        Bath earns straight set district win over East Mont

        The JV Volleyball Team huddles during a time-out midway through the game against Glenvar. (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

        JV, Varsity Cougars Volleyball Teams Defeat Glenvar

        The Chargers gather in the end zone (Photo: Renee Cardwell)

        Chargers crush Celtics for fifth straight win

        Trending Tags

          • Local Sports
          • High School Sports
          • College Sports
        • Lifestyle & Culture
        No Result
        View All Result
        • HOME
        • NEWS
          • All
          • Business and Tech
          • Crime
          • Local News
          • National News
          • State News

          DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert, Cross with Caution

          John Owens, 101-year-old Army veteran in the chair, standing (l-r) Auxiliary President Marian Paxton, Donald Cales, Commander Shawn Wright, Quartermaster Bill Atherholt, Standing in back - Louis Pendleton (Photo courtesy Marian Paxton)

          Army Veteran John Owens Honored in Heartfelt Pinning Ceremony

          State Fair offers enriching experiences for animals and animal lovers

          (l-r): Tom McCraw, mayor; Steve Bickley, vice mayor and chairman of the Planning Commission; Delores Hinkle, President of the Goshen Rescue Squad, and Gerald Sampson, local business owner (P.E. Marshall photo) 

          The 611 Conducts Test Sightseeing Excursion in Goshen

          TAP President Announces Upcoming Retirement

          Letter to the Editor

          Letter to the editor- Government Shutdown

          Dollar General Generates Food Insecurity Awareness During Hunger Action Month

          Fall Cruise In at Wright Way Motors

          Covington City Manager Allen Dressler (right) seated next to his Attorney, Jim Guynn, during his brief trial at Alleghany County Courthouse on the morning of Thursday, September 28th. Dressler was accused of assault and battery against Shelby Kimberlin during a July 4th incident at the Jackson River Sports Complex. (Jennifer Bailey Photo) 

          Covington City Manager Allen Dressler Faces Judge in Assault and Battery Case

          Trending Tags

            • LOCAL NEWS
            • STATE NEWS
            • NATIONAL NEWS
            • Business and Tech
            • CRIME
          • COMMUNITY
          • Obituaries
          • GOVERNMENT
            • All
            • City
            • County
            • State

            City Council of Covington releases agenda for October 3 meeting

            Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline: Holding Big Government Accountable to Congress

            Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County, and the City of Covington (Photo courtesy Ann Gardner) 

            Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks re-election on on November 7, 2023

            U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner

            Warner & Kaine statement on shutdown impact on Virginia small businesses

            Covington City Council to hold regular meeting on October 3

            City of Covington offices to be closed in observance of Columbus Day and for computer udgrades

            Alleghany County announces office closures on October 9 for Columbus Day

            Virginia Voting Information: No Excuse – Early In-Person Voting for Nov 7, 2023 General Election

            Photo courtesy Kyle Matthew Moore 

            Kyle Matthew Moore, 53, Campaigns for Sheriff of Alleghany County, City of Covington, Clifton Forge and Iron Gate

            Trending Tags

              • City
              • County
              • State
            • Sports
              • All
              • College Sports
              • High School Sports
              • Local Sports
              Wyatt Campbell earned his third Bath Co. Virginian Review football player of the week in week 5 (Photo: Allegheny Mountain Radio)

              Bath Co. Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Wyatt Campbell

              Nate Chapman is the VR Alleghany football player of the week for week 5 (Photo Courtesy: Nate Chapman/Facebook)

              Alleghany Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Nate Chapman

              Kiera Lowman (front left), Nevaeh Wills (front center), Hannah Hipes (front right), and Faith Barron (back) (Photo: Brandon Baker)

              Alleghany XC Girls Win Spartan Invitational, Boys Place Second

              Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins swim team prepare for 2023-24 season

              (L to R) Haley Harmon, Macyn Cash, Faith Barron, Neveah Wills, Taylor Jenkins, Joowon Chung, Kiera Lowman, and Meredith Minter. (Photo Courtesy of Karen Cash) 

              AHS Cougars Cross-Country Teams Make Strides in Alleghany XC Invitational

              Back-to-back district wins for Chargers

              Bath earns straight set district win over East Mont

              The JV Volleyball Team huddles during a time-out midway through the game against Glenvar. (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

              JV, Varsity Cougars Volleyball Teams Defeat Glenvar

              The Chargers gather in the end zone (Photo: Renee Cardwell)

              Chargers crush Celtics for fifth straight win

              Trending Tags

                • Local Sports
                • High School Sports
                • College Sports
              • Lifestyle & Culture
              No Result
              View All Result
              The Virginian Review
              No Result
              View All Result

              Travis G. Hill to Step Down as Virginia ABC Chief Executive Officer

              October 2, 2023

              DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert, Cross with Caution

              October 2, 2023
              John Owens, 101-year-old Army veteran in the chair, standing (l-r) Auxiliary President Marian Paxton, Donald Cales, Commander Shawn Wright, Quartermaster Bill Atherholt, Standing in back - Louis Pendleton (Photo courtesy Marian Paxton)

              Army Veteran John Owens Honored in Heartfelt Pinning Ceremony

              October 2, 2023
              Wyatt Campbell earned his third Bath Co. Virginian Review football player of the week in week 5 (Photo: Allegheny Mountain Radio)

              Bath Co. Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Wyatt Campbell

              October 2, 2023
              Nate Chapman is the VR Alleghany football player of the week for week 5 (Photo Courtesy: Nate Chapman/Facebook)

              Alleghany Virginian Review Football Player of the Week, Week 5: Nate Chapman

              October 2, 2023

              Tags

              Alleghany County Bath County Business Cat Clifton Clifton Forge Community County Covington Dear Abby Death District Echoes of the Past Family Featured Forge Game Hand Health Home Individual Information Law Life Meeting Nation Night Office OK Parent Past People Rent Report Road School Street Student Team Time Tree VA Virginia War West
              QR Code

              Alleghany County Board Of Supervisors Appoints New County Administrator

              M Ray AllenbyM Ray Allen
              in County, Local News
              June 22, 2022
              Reading Time: 5 mins read
              0
              Alleghany County Board Of Supervisors Appoints New County Administrator
              19
              SHARES
              128
              VIEWS
              Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEMAIL

              The Alleghany County Board of Supervisors has appointed Reid Walters as its new County Administrator.

              Walters, who currently holds the position of Town Manager of Independence, Va., said, “I’m excited to come to Alleghany County and work as an administrator.”

              Lauren, his wife, accompanied him at the special call meeting on Wed., March 16, and after Supervisor Matt Garten called the meeting to order, Supervisor Stephen Bennett made a motion to adjourn to a closed meeting, and Supervisor Cletus Nicely seconded the motion that passed by a 7-0 vote.

              Lauren and Walters sat waiting while the closed meeting was taking place in another room, but after 15 minutes, Bennett returned and invited both to join the closed session.

              Lauren declined. Walters then accompanied Bennett into the room where the closed session was being held.

              Upon Walters’ return along with the seven members of the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors, Garten called the meeting to order, and Reid was approved as the new Alleghany County Administrator by a 7-0 vote.

              Garten then called for a motion to adjourn, and after the 7-0 vote to adjourn was approved, Walters and Lauren were warmly welcomed by all in attendance.

              Garten remarked, “We’re glad to welcome our new administrator and his wife to our area.”

              He continued, “We look forward to a bright future.”

              “Although the process has taken longer than we anticipated, the Board is glad to find someone who we think will be right for the community and the County organization,” Garten noted.

              Reid spent 10 years as a high school teacher of history and drivers’ education after receiving a bachelor’s of science degree in social science education and political science and history from Western Carolina University.

              He holds a master’s of public administration degree from Appalachian State University too.

              Additionally, he has earned a municipal and county administration certification from UNC School of Government.

              The Alleghany County Board of Supervisors conducted a national search to fill the position with the assistance of the Berkeley Group of Bridgewater, Va.

              The Berkeley Group received applications and conducted initial interviews with the most qualified candidates who applied for the position. It then assisted with selecting finalists for interviews with the Board.

              Also, the Berkeley Group provided interim County Administrator services during the transition.

              Prior to serving in his current position, Walters served as Town Manager of Spencer N.C. and Bethel, N.C.

              He has also served as the Vice-Chair of the Virginia Carolina Water Authority which provides drinking water to a two-county service area in N.C. and Va.

              Walters has provided construction management for large-scale residential developments in the Raleigh, N.C. region. That was earlier in his career.

              He is a member of the Virginia Local Government Management Assoc. (VLGMA) and the International City/County Management Assoc. (ICMA).

              Walters remarked, “I am honored to have this opportunity to be of service to Alleghany County.”

              He added, “The Board of Supervisors has a great vision for this community, and I look forward to helping to implement that vision.”

              Lauren and Walters plan to relocate to the Alleghany Highlands, and they have two children, Wrenn, eight; and Henry, five.

              Lauren’s maiden name is Raper, and she was born in Concord, N.C. She is a principal, and her qualifications as an educator include a bachelor’s of arts degree in history and Spanish from North Carolina State University, a master’s degree in history from Western Carolina University and a master’s degree in school administration that she received in 2018 at WCU.

              Currently, she is completing her studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. where she is pursuing an EdS, a unique postgraduate degree somewhere between a master’s degree and a PhD.

              She said, “I have one year to go at Appalachian State to finish my EdS.”

              Walters observed, “This is a special region of the Commonwealth, and I believe that I can help make a positive and lasting impact.”

              He concluded, “I appreciate the confidence that the Board has shown in me and look forward to working for the citizens of the county and the whole of the Alleghany Highlands.”

              With consolidation between Covington City Schools and Alleghany County Public Schools just around the corner, Walters, who was a high school teacher for more than a decade, will be able to draw on his experience in working with all parties concerned.

              M Ray Allen

              M Ray Allen

              Tags: Featured

              Related Posts

              John Owens, 101-year-old Army veteran in the chair, standing (l-r) Auxiliary President Marian Paxton, Donald Cales, Commander Shawn Wright, Quartermaster Bill Atherholt, Standing in back - Louis Pendleton (Photo courtesy Marian Paxton)
              Local News

              Army Veteran John Owens Honored in Heartfelt Pinning Ceremony

              October 2, 2023
              Letter to the Editor
              Local News

              Letter to the editor- Government Shutdown

              September 29, 2023
              Covington City Manager Allen Dressler (right) seated next to his Attorney, Jim Guynn, during his brief trial at Alleghany County Courthouse on the morning of Thursday, September 28th. Dressler was accused of assault and battery against Shelby Kimberlin during a July 4th incident at the Jackson River Sports Complex. (Jennifer Bailey Photo) 
              Local News

              Covington City Manager Allen Dressler Faces Judge in Assault and Battery Case

              September 28, 2023
              Local News

              Covington resident named to James Madison University dean’s list

              September 21, 2023
              Load More
              Next Post

              Covington man found dead inside home on Saturday

              The Virginian Review

              Serving Covington, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County and Bath County Since 1914.

              Information

              • Privacy Policy
              • Terms & Conditions
              • Careers
              • Contact Us

              © 2022 The Virginian Review | All Rights Reserved. | Powered by Ecent Corporation

              No Result
              View All Result
              • Login
              • __________________
              • Home
              • Editions
              • News
              • Community
              • Obituaries
              • Sports
              • Government
              • Lifestyle & Culture
              • __________________
              • Contact Us
              • Careers
              • Subscribe
              • Terms & Conditions
              • Privacy Policy

              © 2022 The Virginian Review | All Rights Reserved. | Powered by Ecent Corporation

              Welcome Back!

              Login to your account below

              Forgotten Password? Sign Up

              Create New Account!

              Fill the forms bellow to register

              All fields are required. Log In

              Retrieve your password

              Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

              Log In

              Subscribe For Full Access

              Flipbooks are available to paid subscribers only. Subscribe now or log in for access.