The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with internet crimes against children. On November 3, 2026, Terry Cole Whiteman traveled to Covington, Virginia, where he ...

On Saturday December 5, Boys Home of Virginia will host an Admissions Open House on campus in the Heilman Leadership Building (414 Boys Home Road, Covington, VA 24426). The event is open to all ...

The Virgnia Tech men’s basketball team began the 2026-27 campaign with energy from the opening tip, defeating Coppin State 88-54. Ben Hammond led the way with eight of the first 15 points, immediately ...

Street repairs, gas line upgrades and the completion of a $7 million sewer project were among the updates presented during Covington City Council’s work session. City Manager Allen Dressler reported ...

Looking for a day trip without traveling too far from home? Just a short drive from the Alleghany Highlands, Peaks of Otter offers mountain scenery, hiking trails and a chance to explore one of the ...

I was sexually assaulted at work about 20 years ago. I went through an off-and-on cycle with that supervisor for almost a year. He used many different tactics: isolating me, befriending me, ...

Veterans and active-duty service members can receive free meals, store discounts and admission to attractions through Veterans Day offers listed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans ...

Alleghany senior Kendra Dressler has been named the 2026 Shenandoah District Volleyball Player of the Year, highlighting the Lady Cougars’ selections to the All-District Team. Dressler also earned ...

The 2026-27 season is officially underway for Virginia Tech wrestling after a strong showing at the Southeast Open in Salem, Virginia, on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Hokies claimed five individual titles, ...

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA IMPORTANT DATES  We are well under way with Wreaths Across America. The ceremony will be held December 19th at 12:00 pm in Cedar Hill Cemetery.  It is hard to believe it’s ...

Wells Fargo has announced plans to eliminate 87 positions at its Roanoke operations center, according to three Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with the Virginia ...

Alleghany struggled to contain Fort Defiance’s running game Friday night as the Cougars fell 31-22 in Shenandoah District football action. Fort Defiance established its ground game early, rushing for ...