The Shadow
1 – Covington City School Board approves two revised allocations for the Jackson River Technical Center at its annual closeout meeting.
Iron Gate Town Council approves the town’s $260,776 operating budget for 2011-2012.
A bridge over Route 676 (Gatewood Drive) in western Bath County reopens after being closed since the summer of 2009.
2 – The Virginia Supreme Court names three circuit court judges to the panel to consider whether Alleghany County and the city of Covington are eligible for consolidation.
Caty Dew is participating in a summer internship program with the Covington Police Department.
The Covington City School Board makes only minor changes during its annual closeout meeting.
5 – The Stars and Stripes Celebration is held in Clifton Forge.
6 – The city of Covington will soon actively investigate the possibility of billing residents for emergency medical services.
Some Alleghany County supervisors have questions about a safety-enhancement project being carried out on Interestate 64 by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
7 – Beacher F. Hackney is added to the United States Marshal’s 15 Most Wanted list.
8 – The Covington Police Department holds a demonstration at Covington City Hall to explain the use of their new Tasers.
9 – Ricky Lee takes a look back at his time as a guitarist with The Clinch Mountain Boys after Dr. Ralph Stanley presents him with a commemorative guitar.
The second annual Alleghany Gran Fondo cycling event pedals its way through Selma before winding up in downtown Clifton Forge.
11 – The Bath County Chamber of Commerce reports on its annual membership meeting in picnic.
12 – Stacey Bryant is re-elected chairwoman of the Alleghany County School Board during the board’s annual reorganization meeting.
13 – Work continues on the Covington Farmer’s Market and Covington City Council waives a $2,700 sidewalk bill to help the project along.
The Bath County Board of Supervisors meets Del. Ben Cline, who, as result of the redistricting process, now represents the 24th District in the House of Delegates.
Clifton Forge Town Council delivers on a promise by establishing a fund of $3,000 to help residents cope with higher water and sewer bills.
14 – JRTC Administrator Glenn Spangler and Alleghany County Schools Superintendent Dr. Sarah Campbell discuss the tough economic situation facing Jackson River Technical Center.
16 – A nationwide manhunt ends in Clifton Forge as a North Carolina murder suspect is apprehended by local authorities.
The city of Covington is taking on a series on infrastructure projects that will take place across the city during the summer.
Pleasant Valley Farm is named Alleghany County’s first Virginia Century Farm by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
19 – The 47th annual Bath County Art Show, featuring 266 artists, is underway at Valley Elementary School.
20 – Bath County Schools Superintendent Sue Hirsh is seeking “big ideas” as the board begins seeking input from the public for its six-year comprehensive plan for the division.
21 – The three judge panel charged with deciding if Alleghany County and the city of Covington are eligible to consolidate announces that it will convene August 8.
Long-time Bath County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Plecker announces his candidacy for the position of Bath County Sheriff.
23 – An Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony is held for Craig Walton May to mark his rising to the rank of Eagle Scout.
25 – The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for its new office site at Mallow Mall.
26 – The Bath County Chamber of Commerce elects four new officers during its July meeting.
27 – Clifton Forge Town Council gives the go-ahead to establish permanent two-way traffic on Ridgeway Street.
28 – The Bath County Board of Supervisors names Matthew Walker as the new Bath County administrator.
Dr. Wallace Clay Nunley Sr. celebrates his 90th birthday.
29 – Iron Gate Town Council is considering raising the water and sewer rates.
The Bath County Board of Supervisors reiterates its concern with several land management policies proposed for the George Washington National Forest.
The Covington Virginian sets the record straight 50 years after the death of a police officer.
30 – The Masonic Theatre receives two large grants to go toward renovation efforts.
