The Alleghany Lady Cougars battled Wilson Memorial Tuesday night in a big Shenandoah District matchup, but Wilson came away with wins at both the junior varsity and varsity levels. The Alleghany JV ...

Dear Editor,  Is anyone else but me upset about the Columbia Gas construction work that has torn up about every street in Covington and damaged many smallbusinesses and other private property? Who’s ...

A favorite fall tradition returns to the Alleghany Highlands on Sunday, November 1, when the 12th annual John Hillert Soup-er Sunday will once again bring together area chefs, volunteers, and the ...

I’m a senior woman who has been dating someone for three years. He is my age. I recently learned he has been cheating on me with a much younger woman with three kids. We are sexually active and enjoy ...

The Davey O’Brien Foundation announced Beau Pribula as one of the eight quarterbacks on the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list for week four on Monday (Sept. 28). The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the ...

Last October, Andy Chapman was bow hunting in Botetourt County and arrowed a doe. However, soon afterwards a black bear came by, and though Chapman repeatedly yelled at the animal, it refused to leave ...

The Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services Board reviewed staffing, ongoing building work and caseload numbers during its September 28 meeting. The agency currently has 38 employees and is ...

The Outreach Ministry of Living Word Assembly of God will host a Pack the Pantry Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10. The Hot Dog and Bake Sale will also include a Silent Auction. Both will be held ...

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is providing information to help residents understand a proposed local sales and use tax referendum that will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. Voters in Alleghany ...

On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it did not grant Verizon’s initial application to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia. Congressman ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Virginia’s first-ever Director of Outdoor Recreation — a position focused on growing the outdoor recreation economy, supporting communities that rely on ...

The Boys Home community is celebrating Terrance after he was selected to serve on the Diocese of Virginia’s 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Team. The selection gives Terrance an opportunity to represent ...