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BLACKSBURG, Va. (VR) - Three Alleghany High School juniors were selected to participate in the Virginia ...

The Alleghany High School choir is preparing to bring songs from “Wicked,” “Chicago” and “Hairspray” to the stage during its fall revue Oct. 30-31. Students have been rehearsing for a high-energy production featuring selections from several musicals. From the opening number to the final bow, the revue will give audiences a chance to hear familiar Broadway songs while seeing the choir’s work come together onstage. Three performances are scheduled at Alleghany High School: Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Entertainment

Broadway Hits, Cougar Style

Local News

Clifton Forge Town Council and AHPS Board Discuss 1% Sales Tax Referendum up for Vote in November

by Katherine Collins

CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) - During their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, October 13th, Alleghany Highlands Public ...

Local News

From Start to Finish a Journey of Hope

by Marian Paxton

GLASGOW, VA (VR) - Founded by two combat-wounded Veterans, Purple Heart Homes brings communities together to ...

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - Pumpkins, costumes and plenty of Halloween activities filled the Jackson River Sports Complex Saturday afternoon as families gathered for an afternoon of fall festivities. Kars Unlimited held a Trunk or Treat, giving children an opportunity to collect candy as they made their way through the decorated vehicles. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Community

Pumpkins, Costumes and Trunk or Treat Take Over Jackson River Sports Complex

October 24, 2026 - Updated on October 25, 2026

Tyler Fridley, Alleghany High School Class of 2002

Sports

Covington, Alleghany Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Honored Friday Night

October 24, 2026 - Updated on October 26, 2026

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

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

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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 ...

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Letter to the Editor – Pam Myers

by Pam Myers

October 23, 2026

Dear Editor, We would like to COMMEND and THANK our community for their support and generosity to the Snack ...

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Library to Host True Crime Author Phillip Andrew Gibbs

by Virginian Review Staff

October 22, 2026

COVINGTON, VA (VR) - Franklin County, Virginia native, and true crime author Phillip Andrew Gibbs will ...

(L-R) Sheriff Kyle Moore, Major Ray Keen, Andre Edwards, Tony Smallwood Jr, Tyler Jackson, Nathan Menefee, Alyssa Wheeler, Matthew Robinson, Chief Deputy Tommy Deem. Photo: ACSO

Local News

Six Alleghany Deputies Graduate From Criminal Justice Academy

by The Virginian Review Staff

October 22, 2026