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A scene from the Wild Trails Music Festival last summer (Photo: West Virginia Explorer)

Wild Trails Music Festival to Take Place Next Week at State Fairgrounds

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June 14, 2026
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The Covington Lumberjacks will welcome Special Olympics athletes to Casey Field on Sunday, June 14, for a memorable evening of baseball and community spirit.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. as Special Olympics participants take part in several pregame activities. Athletes will sing the National Anthem, join Lumberjacks players on the field during introductions, and have the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch.
The event is designed to celebrate inclusion and provide a special experience for participating athletes while bringing the community together through baseball. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and help recognize the Special Olympics athletes as they take center stage alongside the Lumberjacks.

Special Olympics Night With The Jacks

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The Covington Lumberjacks Bark in the Park night has been rescheduled for June 16 at 6:30 p.m. after the original game was cancelled due to weather. Fans are encouraged to bring donations of dog and cat food for the Alleghany Humane Society, which will also be on hand with adoptable pets. Guests are welcome to bring their four-legged friends as long as they are on a leash.

Leashes, Bases, and Belly Rubs: Bark in the Park Returns

June 13, 2026

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National Newspaper Week October 5-11: Why We Still Matter

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COVINGTON Va. (VR) – This week, we celebrate the power of newspapers and you, our readers. Newspapers began with simple notices a long time ago and have evolved into trusted records for our communities.

Through wars, pandemics, and the digital era, newspapers have kept communities informed, connected by covering events big and small.

Why do newspapers matter? They stand for accuracy, accountability, and context; local papers deliver reliable facts in a fast-moving world of information, provide transparency, and give voice to diverse perspectives.

Technology has transformed how we read, but not why we read. Trust is earned through fact-checked reporting, insightful editorial, and the courage to publish difficult truths. Our commitment to you, our readers, is to continue delivering clear, honest journalism today, tomorrow, and every week.

Thank you for reading. We know trust is earned, and our team is truly grateful for your loyalty to The Virginian Review. We will continue to be fair and keep our community informed.

Here’s to another year of informing you on what’s happening in your neighborhood with news you can rely on.

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