• Let it snow! I am hopeful — with snow and winter weather coming early, usually we don’t even get much snow until January or February, but this year, it is a surprise to think we might have a white ...

CHESTER — Dorothy Pearson Driskill, 102, of Chester claimed her room in her Father’s mansion Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. She was born May 2, 1923, in Brunswick County, and formerly a resident of Roanoke ...

COVINGTON — Daniel Jiro Long, 56, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at LewisGale Hospital in Salem. He was born Jan. 11, 1969, in Japan, a son of Mary Webb Long Buffo of White ...

When I took my walk on the first very, very chilly day last week – amazing how quickly it changed from t-shirt weather to something that required covering every inch with fabric – I wore a winter-y ...

Jennifer Blakley’s fourth grade students at Highland Elementary School spent time recently reflecting on the important people in their lives. Students wrote heartfelt notes to those they’re most ...

Everybody is into the holiday spirit with Thanksgiving over and Christmas just right around the corner. Please remember those who work during the holidays and miss family events and such to make sure ...

MONTEREY — A concerned parent has started recall petitions to remove two Highland County School Board members. Cane Sampson is hoping to collect enough signatures to start the recall process of Kenny ...

CLIFTON FORGE — Herman Lewis Smith, 93, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at his residence. Herman was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Alleghany County, to the late Ben and Mabel Lucille Bennett ...

Jesse Love didn’t dominate like Connor Zilisch, but raced consistently before winning at Phoenix and securing the Xfinity Series title, proving he’s capable of winning when the pressure is on. Love’s ...

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS — Here’s a look at some area high school graduates who are involved in college athletics this fall and winter. Football Gunner Givens of Covington is a senior offensive lineman at ...

• Nov. 23 — Deputy Colaw checked on a disabled vehicle on Mountain Valley Road. • Nov. 23 — Colaw and Lt. Grimm conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway. • Nov. 23 — Colaw and Deputy Altizer ...

MONTEREY — Since its opening, Hayfields State Park has received statewide attention, and the Friends of Hayfields State Park is hoping to keep up publicity going forward. The Friends group met Tuesday ...