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COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - More than 50 local children turned out to audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Rapunzel, arriving alongside the beloved Little Red Truck that has been a familiar sight in the Alleghany Highlands for years. During the weeklong residency, participants will learn fundamental acting skills before taking the stage for a full musical performance on Saturday at Curfman Hall. For more information, please contact the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council at (540) 962-2787. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR 

Missoula’s Iconic Little Red Truck Inspires the Next Generation of Actors

July 20, 2026
Photo: Covington Lumberjacks 

Covington Falls to Harrisonburg 6-1

July 20, 2026
Darrius Brown, recipient of the 2026 Eric Workman Award. Photo: Elizabeth Kirby

More Than Baseball: Lumberjacks Remember Garten, Workman

July 20, 2026
Despite a brief storm before the scheduled start, a large crowd turned out Saturday evening for One Fight Inc.'s Jammin' On The Jackson at Alleghany Outdoors. Concertgoers enjoyed food from Island Wheels Food Truck and Luca's Pizza while a DJ opened the event. Southwest Virginia psychedelic roots reggae band Father Sun took the stage before Lazy Man Dubb Band closed out the night with a lively performance. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR 

Music Fills the Riverfront at Jammin’ On The Jackson

July 20, 2026
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - National recording artist Glen Shelton made his annual stop in Covington on Saturday night as the Covington Parks and Recreation Summer Music Series continued. The free concert drew a strong crowd to enjoy an evening of live country music. Shelton performed a mix of his original songs along with popular country hits, entertaining those in attendance throughout the evening. The Summer Music Series continues through the end of August, with concerts remaining free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the performances. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR 

Glen Shelton Returns to Covington Summer Music Series

July 20, 2026

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Robert Gene Smith, 59, of 316 Hickory Hill died Saturday, October 5, 2013, in LewisGale Hospital in Salem.

Mr. Smith was born February 11, 1954, in Covington a son of Bobby Smith of Covington and the late Betty Lair Smith.

He was a retired operator at the MeadWestvaco converting plant in Low Moor.  He was a member of the Good News Fellowship Church.

Surviving in addition to his father are two daughters, Jennifer Smith Mundy and her husband, Chris, of Covington and Katie Smith of Salem; one grandson, Jayden Mundy, one grand daughter Kierston Mundy both of Covington; one brother, Chris Smith of Covington; one sister, Linda Higgins and her husband, Billy, of Covington, two nephews, Hunter Smith and Will Higgins, both of Covington, an ex-wife Mary Beth Moody of Covington, and his beloved dogs Molly and Aqua.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Pastor Linda Kagarise officiating.

The family will receive their friends following the service at Arritt Funeral Home.

Online guest registration is available at arrittfuneralhome.com.

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