Covington News

The Alleghany Foundation, based in Covington, welcomes Ward H. Robens, Jr. as its new interim executive director.

"Introduction to Wine-Making" is a new course offered this spring through the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College non-credit program.

The new Cycle Systems in Covington will enhance the supply of scrap metal for processing.

Lt. Tim Dunnagan says he will find Beacher Hackney before he retires. After her husband was killed, Janet Stinnett and her son stopped working at The Homestead.

After being told to cover their eyes for a surprise to see whose Christmas wish will come true, Cole Barger opened his eyes to see his dad, Army Spc.

A 20-year-old Covington man has been charged with trying to help his mother hire a hit man -- to kill his father.

An Alleghany County tradition has been helping families in need celebrate Christmas for about six decades.

Alleghany County commonwealth's attorney Ed Stein said Davis is accused of paying an undercover state police officer $500 to kill her husband.

A murder for hire plot in Covington.. Police say Mary Davis was trying to hire a hit-man to kill her husband.

Enhancing access to health care by locating outpatient clinics close to where veterans reside is a key goal for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Virginia's General Assembly has designated this area Virginia's Rail Heritage Region.

Trains aren't the only things flying by the Covington Passenger Depot. However, instead of just passing through, plenty of pigeons are leaving a mark.

COVINGTON - Hugh "Sonny, the Plumber" Carson Ryder, 71, of Covington died Nov. 16 at Alleghany Regional Hospital.

The U.S. Census Bureau has appointed a slate of managers for a new office in Charlottesville at 2211 Hydraulic Road, Lower Level, Suite 10, off U.S. Highway 29.

Alabama Southern Community College, Thomasville, AL- The National Center for Pulp and Paper Technology has announced that Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge, VA, has joined The National Network for Pulp and Paper Technology Training 2. The Network is a national partnership of community colleges and industry representatives that ...

CLIFTON FORGE - Robert Newton "Bob" Jordan, 69, of 1404 Wilmont St, Clifton Forge, formerly of Staunton, passed Sunday, Nov.

The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office has charged 27-year-old Alicia Webb of Lewisburg, WV with giving a false police report to police.

Residents in Covington and Alleghany County who want their two governments to merge are asking a judge to let citizens hammer out a consolidation plan because city and county officials have failed to come to terms.

Name: Command Sgt. Maj. Debra L. McGarity Unit: The U.S. Army Band ''Pershing's Own" Length of service: 32 years Q: What is your background? A: I was previously the Concert Band group leader, NCOIC and clarinetist for the U.S. Army Band Woodwind Quintet.

An annual event to feed senior citizens in need is not getting off to a good start, and organizers are asking for your help.