4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (60+ words) u2022 The Bath County School Board, in its regular meeting Tuesday night, discussed at length its role in the proposed new recreation facility, to be located adjacent to the Valley Elementary School. Appearing before the board, representatives of the county recreation…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (60+ words) The 75th annual Highland County Fairu2019s Kiddie Show on Friday brought together former and newly crowned royalty. From left are former Miss Highland Lacy Terry, newly crowned Miss Highland Allison Lightner, former Master Highland Henley Hedrick and newly crowned Master Highland Ryan…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (98+ words) Covington Fire Department member Kevin Pettitt pilots “Hezekiah,” the department’s vintage 1927 American LaFrance pumper truck, down Main Street. The department will be celebrating Hezekiah’s 100th birthday with special activities next fall. COVINGTON — Residents of the Highlands celebrated the unofficial end of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (67+ words) Allan Tucker was honored last Sunday, Aug. 30, on his 50 years of service as music director of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church in Covington. In addition to his half-century tenure as Granberyu2019s music director, Allan has served over a decade on Covington…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (90+ words) MONTEREY u2014 Due to disrepair, the recycling trailer in Highland is no longer an option, according to Highland County administrator Jerri Botkin. Highland County will only be able to accept recycling at the main site located at 1018 Airport Terrace Road, Monterey,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (194+ words) GORDONSVILLE — The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has named the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism as recipients of the inaugural 2026 VACCE Chamber of the Year Award. The chamber was recognized during the association’s awards dinner held Aug....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (65+ words) Editor, The Recorder, Regarding Scouts going abroad for adventures in Europe (The Recorder, Aug. 27), we loved hearing about the Highland County Girl Scouts’ European adventure and all of the effort, planning, and teamwork that made it possible. Your travelogue struck…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (68+ words) Editor, The Recorder, I read Stephen Hiner’s Aug. 27 letter regarding Visit Bath County with interest. I appreciate his questions, and I agree with his underlying premise: When public tax revenue is involved, citizens should be able to understand how that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (101+ words) The 18th Century Trades Fair is set for this weekend in Mill Gap with 40 exhibitors from seven states to demonstrate and sell their wares, and to pass on their extensive knowledge. MILL GAP — While you’re in town for the Highland County…...