Christopher Mentz, Author at The Virginian Review

October 9, 2026

Hammond enters his third season with the Hokies with a much different role than when he arrived at Virginia Tech. Photo: Nell Redmond/theACC.com

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Virginia Tech Banking On Continuity As Young, Hokies Prepare For New Season

October 9, 2026

CHARLOTTE, Nc. (VR) - Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young enters his eighth season in Blacksburg with a roster that...

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The City of Covington Public Works Department is working to repair a water leak on South Durant Road after a hydrant valve blew off during repairs to a broken fire hydrant. Crews are currently working to repair the leak.

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Water Leak Reported on South Durant Street During Hydrant Repairs

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Covington Middle Boys Take Sixth at Southwest Virginia Middle School Championship

ROANOKE, Va. (VR) - The Covington Middle School cross country teams competed Wednesday at the Southwest Virginia Middle School Championship, with...

Alleghany Girls Bring Home The Win On Wednesday. Photo: Erin Bartley

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Alleghany Girls Claim First Place At Fort Defiance

FORT DEFIANCE, Va. (VR) - The Alleghany girls cross country team turned in a strong performance Wednesday at Fort Defiance,...

Alleghany High School cheerleaders are collecting socks at home volleyball and football games through the end of October for the “Sock It to Cancer” drive. All donated socks will benefit patients at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR Sports

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Alleghany Cheerleaders Collect Socks for Blue Ridge Cancer Center

Thijs De Ridder enters his second season with Virginia after gaining valuable experience and adjusting to the ACC during his freshman campaign. Photo: Nell Redmond/theACC.com

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Virginia Enters Season With Experience, Expectations

CHARLOTTE, Nc. (VR) - Virginia basketball enters the upcoming season with something it did not have a year ago —...

(L-R) Melinda Peters and Ben Nicely were crowned Alleghany High School Homecoming Queen and King, Tiffany Burns was crowned Bath County High School Homecoming Queen, April Persinger was crowned Covington High School Homecoming Queen. October 1998. Virginian Review Photos

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Topher’s Throwback Thursday From The Sports Archives: HOCO Edition

UVA Women's basketball head coach, Aaron Roussell. Photo: Nell Redmond/theACC.com

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Cavaliers Enter New Era After Sweet 16 Season

October 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE, Nc. (VR) - Virginia women’s basketball proved last season that it could compete with the best in the country....

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Alleghany JV Takes Care of Business on the Road

October 7, 2026