Today, I thought I’d give you a little diversion to immerse yourself in. Admit it, you spend at least a little time every day or week, scrolling through Facebook, playing games, and fiddling around ...

Breiana Mabe practices therapeutic groundwork with Buck during the BCHS visit to Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center near Monterey. (Photo courtesy BCPS) MILL GAP — On Friday, Nov. 7, 11 ...

LOW MOOR — One year ago, Des Jordan was the Three Rivers District Offensive Player of the Year. New district, same award. Jordan, an Alleghany senior, was voted as the Shenandoah District Offensive ...

“Ray” is a psychological thriller set to start filming here in Bath County in May 2026, with a tagline, “Every cover-up has a crack.” (Photos courtesy Tracy Fisher) HOT SPRINGS — You might have heard ...

I truly believe that even in these times of division and uncertainty, we can create moments of unity. Sometimes, it’s the smallest gestures — a kind word, a listening ear, or simply choosing to see ...

Election Day is past, thank goodness. Winners are Socialists, Communists, Democrats (sorry for the redundancy), Muslims, anti-Americans. Losers are America, unborn babies, Virginia, freedom of speech, ...

At the Nov. 5 meeting of the Highland board of supervisors, employees on the county side of local government were given one-and-a-half additional days off for Christmas and New Year’s, in addition to ...

MONTEREY — Ezra “Ez” Gay Halterman, 88, husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Hiner Halterman of Monterey, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at his home. Born Sept. 15, 1937, in Monterey, he was a son of the ...

“When the post office closed, it made it nearly impossible to keep the store,” said Jacob Hevener. Next week, Hevener’s store will close and most of its contents will be sold at auction on Saturday, ...

Buddy Leisure-White runs a kickoff back 91 yards for a Cougar touchdown. High School Football: Turner Ashby 42, Alleghany 16. The Knights used three second-quarter touchdowns to take command in a ...

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS — A West Virginia legislator is inviting 30 Virginia and Maryland counties to join the Mountain State, including Alleghany, Highland, and Bath counties. In a resolution introduced ...

Landon, Caston and Easton Lightner parade through school halls in Halloween costumes. (Photos courtesy Highland County Public Schools)Highland Elementary teachers enjoy Halloween treats from teacher ...