Jennifer Bailey, Author at The Virginian Review

February 1, 2024 - Updated on July 24, 2024

Tommy Garten was a man with many titles. Beneath his obvious badge of a successful businessman, he was a dedicated...

Councilwoman Kawahna Persinger reads notes aloud regarding a previous conversation between herself and Mayor Gary Craig which ultimately led to a heated exchange (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

Government

Iron Gate Town Council Meeting Included Discussion on Jared Jenkins, Regular Business, Heated Exchange Between Council

January 31, 2024

On Thursday, January 25, the Iron Gate Town Council met for their regularly scheduled “fourth Thursday of the month” meeting...

The Varsity Alleghany Cougars Wrestling team captured first place in the Three Rivers District (TRD) championship on Tuesday night, January 30th. Pictured here (L to R) is Gracie Stull, Asst. Coach Cameron Hyler, Tristan Madison, Sarge Persinger, Caleb Walden, Jayvon Myers, Avery Smithers, David Osborne, Haiden Nicely, Gavin Spinks, Hayden Wills, Kylan Tolley, Brayden Harold, Carter Nicely, Head Coach Dale Burdette, and Dylan Osborne. (Photo Courtesy of Samantha Chapman)

Sports

Cougars Wrestling Team Wins TRD Championship

January 31, 2024

On Wednesday night, January 24, these three seniors were honored while standing alongside their parents. Not only was it senior night, but it was also the final home match of the season. (From L to R) Randy Smithers, Avery Smithers, Brenda Smithers, Felix Gonzalez, Gavin Spinks, Holly Gonzalez-Spinks, Albert Chapman, Caleb Walden, and Samantha Chapman. (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

Sports

Seniors Honored at Last Home Match of the Season

January 27, 2024

Christopher Harden went up for the layup, sinking it easily and landing 16 points tonight for the Alleghany Cougars. (Photo Courtesy of Lesley Nickell)

Sports

Varsity Cougars Fall Just Short to Bobcats

January 26, 2024

In tonight’s Varsity matchup against the Radford Bobcats, the Alleghany Cougars fell just short of the victory in a last...

"Hamilton Roots" is located at 521 E. Ridgeway Street, just across the street from Mountainfield Market. Their store hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

Local News

“Hamilton Roots” Plants its Seed in the Heart of Clifton Forge

January 24, 2024 - Updated on July 24, 2024

Planted on 521 East Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge, just before Ridgeway turns into Main, is the “Hamilton Roots” plant...

Sports

Alleghany Cougars Weekly Sports Schedule

DateTimeTypeOpponentLocationJanuary 23, 20245:00 p.m.MS Girls BasketballLlylburn Downing MSLlylburn Downing MSJanuary 23, 20245:30 p.m.JV Girls BasketballCarroll County CavaliersCarroll County High SchoolJanuary...

Sports

Clifton Forge Little League Sign-Ups This Weekend

Despite the single digit weather, snow showers, and gallons of hot cocoa that the good people of Alleghany County have...

Sports

Bath County Weekly Sports Schedule

DateTimeTypeOpponentLocationJanuary 23, 20245:30 p.m.JV Girls BasketballHighland RamsBath County High SchoolJanuary 23, 20247:00 p.m.Varsity Boys BasketballHighland RamsBath County High SchoolJanuary 25,...

Iron Gate Town Attorney Jared Jenkins defended himself against the Virginia State Bar during the January 17th hearing held in Rockbridge County Court. Jenkins faced multiple allegations of misconduct, but the judges decided that the bar had only met their burden of proof on two of them. Iron Gate mayor, Gary Craig, says Jenkins will be appealing them both and will continue to hold his position with the town as those appeals work themselves out. (Jennifer Bailey Photo)

Government

Decisions Made in Trial of VA State Bar vs. Jared Jenkins