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COVINGTON, Va. (VR) -  The Covington VA250 Carnival wrapped up Saturday night with a boom — literally — as a spectacular fireworks display brought the three-day celebration to a close.
The event drew strong crowds throughout the weekend, with Saturday night attracting the largest attendance. Families and visitors filled the carnival grounds, enjoying rides, games, food vendors, and live entertainment. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, screams from thrill-seekers, and the aroma of classic carnival favorites.
The event was well received across the Alleghany Highlands, with many attendees suggesting it should become an annual tradition.
Saturday night's entertainment featured REO Survivor and Co., who delivered a high-energy performance at the amphitheater that kept music fans entertained throughout the evening.
The celebration concluded with a fireworks show that lasted nearly 20 minutes, lighting up the night sky and providing a memorable ending to the weekend festivities.
Covington Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Worley thanked the many volunteers, sponsors, organizations, and community members who helped make the event possible.
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Obituary: Charlotte Grey Kersey Cook, 81

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April 26, 2023
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Charlotte Grey Kersey Cook

Charlotte Grey Kersey Cook, 81 of Sweet Chalybeate, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at LewisGale Hospital Allegheny in Lowmoor, VA.

Born February 8, 1942, in Allegheny, VA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Wyatt and Aretta Bostic Kersey.

She graduated from Dunlap High School and was a homemaker.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert Cook; brother, H.B. Kersey; sisters, Ina Mae Webb and Pat Macey.

Surviving are three sons, Jeffery (Margaret) Cook of Sweet Chalybeate, VA, John (Mary) Cook of Gap Mills, WV and Kevin Cook of Charleston, WV; daughter, Kelly Cook of Sweet Chalybeate, VA; granddaughter, Chelsea Cook of Sweet Springs, WV; grandson, Robert Cook of Sweet Chalybeate, VA; brother, Leon (Bethel) Kersey of Martinsburg, WV; two sisters, Jean (Jack) Schumaker of Sweet Springs, WV and Sharon (Mike) Hanson of Richmond, VA.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs with Rev. Mark Smearman officiating. Burial will follow in Sweet Chalybeate Community Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers will be Doug Howell, Spencer Cook, Charlie Cochran, Joseph Cochran, David Schumaker, and Stacey Clarkson. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Harmon, Ricky Lucas and Shawn Kersey. 

Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com

 

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