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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Colonel John Walter Ripley
With the United States preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary, American communities are bound to reflect on ...
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Recycle Lady – Clamshell Containers, Climate Change and Bubble Envelopes
Dear Recycle Lady,I know #1 clamshell containers are not recyclable here, but what about the clear, ...
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Songs From the Archives – “Covington’s Hero”
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The year was 1929. Starting in October, a series of articles in ...
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Curtis A. Smith VFW Post 1033 Auxiliary Joins with the Woodlands to Celebrate Veterans Day
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - The Woodlands Health and Rehab nursing home conducted a very special ...
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 11.10.25
Veterans Day/Medal of HonorOn November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day.America is blessed with patriotic men and ...
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Alleghany Highlands Arts Counci Presents The Accidental Hero
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - On Thursday, November 6, the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council will present Patrick ...
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Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter 10.17.25
VA250The United States is approaching its 250th birthday in 2026.In the run up to next July 4th, ...
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Alleghany County Public Works to Disrupt Water Service to Cherokee Area to Replace Master Meter on September 29
NOTICE TO CHEROKEE RESIDENTSOn Monday, September 29, 2025, Alleghany County Public Works will be replacing the ...
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Dear Recycle Lady: Garbage Cans and Banana Peels
Dear Recycle Lady,Years ago, soft drinks came in returnable glass bottles. When did soft drink companies ...
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Dear Abby: Friend’s deceit came out of the blue
DEAR ABBY: I'm struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to ...
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