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US Congressman Ben Cline visited the Virginian Review’s office on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to present a plaque containing the National Congressional Record submitted during the 118th US Congress on the floor of the House of Representatives. The National Congressional Record honors the newspaper’s 110 years of service to the Alleghany Highlands community.
Congressman Cline congratulated owner and publisher Dr. Scot Refsland and Office Manager Carla Bowles and presented them with a plaque of the Congressional Record. “Thank you for continuing the long-standing contribution to the community and serving as its hometown newspaper for 110 years. I’m proud to recognize and celebrate this significant milestone with you,” stated Cline.
You can view Congressman Cline’s speech on the US House of Representatives Floor here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osaL9cRpxgc
The Plaque reads, “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The Virginian Review Newspaper.
For 110 years, The Virginian Review has been a guiding light for the past generations, the present generation, and those yet to come.
The Virginian Review was born out of the consolidation of two local newspapers in Alleghany County/Covington region, the Covington Virginian, founded in 1914, and the Daily Review, founded 9 years before.
After 74 years, the newspapers talked of merging, and on January 3, 1989, the newly created The Virginian Review published its very first edition.
Today, the Virginian Review, under the direction of Scot Refsland, continues to uphold its impressive reputation as an incredible source to keep our communities informed by their essential news coverage and thoughtful, incisive reporting.
Since its beginning, The Virginian Review has been a consistent and reliable news source, delivering local, State, and national updates to folks across Virginia’s Sixth District.
It is a privilege to celebrate the Virginian Review, and I wish the entire team all the best as they celebrate 110 years of outstanding journalism.”
Ben Cline
US Congressman
Sixth District
