Christopher Mentz, Author at The Virginian Review

Sports

Virginia Falls to Duke, Drops Second Straight Game

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (VR) — Virginia saw its five-game home winning streak come to an end Friday night as Duke rallied...

Tyler Fridley, Alleghany High School Class of 2002

Sports

Covington, Alleghany Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Honored Friday Night

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Alleghany High School recognized its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees Friday night during a ceremony...

Sports

Friday Night Football Scoreboard Week 9

(L-R) Tyler Sizemore, Kester Dingus, Patsy Snead, Terry McClung, Lisa Sponaugle, Afton Griffin, Josh Taylor. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Local News

Downtown Covington Joins Virginia Main Street Community

October 23, 2026

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Downtown Covington’s recognition as a Virginia Main Street community was marked Friday morning with a sign...

We spent time with the talented Alleghany High School choir Thursday as they prepare for their Fall Musical Revue. Mark your calendar for Oct. 30-31 at Alleghany High School and come support these student performers. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Photos: Christopher Mentz, VR

Entertainment

Alleghany High School Choir Fall Revue Rehersal Photos

October 23, 2026

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Two contractors were taken to a local hospital for evaluation following an incident at Smurfit Westrock on Monday evening, Oct. 19, according to a company representative.
“They were not admitted,” the representative told the Virginian Review.

Local News

Two Contractors Evaluated After Smurfit Westrock Incident

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Two contractors were taken to a local hospital for evaluation following an incident at Smurfit Westrock on...

(L-R) Maggie Hensley, Annabella Saunders, Alexis Austin, Reagan Imler, Reva Franklin, Elliott Hall, Lancey Keagy, Faith Barron, Henley Coffman. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR Sports

Sports

All Shenandoah District Girls Team

(L-R) Tyler Ludtke, Lincoln Steele, Leif Guse, Blake McClung, Lincoln Rosales, Matt Dulaney, Vincent Barocco, Chris Marin Perez, Julian Galiano. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR Sports

Sports

All Shenandoah District Boys Cross Country Team

Alleghany senior Faith Barron finished second at the Shenandoah District Cross Country Championship on Tuesday evening at the Jackson River Sports Complex. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR Sports

Sports

Barron Takes Second, Alleghany Girls Finish Runner-Up