Highway 64 with Big Al

07/23/2025

I will be paying tribute to Mayor Lance Carson this morning in the 8 a.m. hour. Lance was a great friend to us all!!! Rest in peace my brother! You'll be missed! Love you man! BIG AL

07/23/2025

In Honor and Respect....

All Non Emergency City of Covington Offices will be closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Memory of Mayor Lance Carson....

07/22/2025

BREAKING NEWS NOW....

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76....Thank you for all of the great rock and roll Ozzy!!!

Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer and founder of heavy metal group Black Sabbath, died Tuesday. He was 76. Osbourne battled health issues for years.

07/21/2025

Sending my love and prayers to the Mayor's family, city coworkers and constituents. Thank you for your service, Lance! God speed!

07/18/2025

BREAK NEWS NOW.....From the Covington Police Department....

On 7/18/2025 the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force in conjunction with the United States Postal Inspection Service conducted an investigation that led to a drug seizure and arrest. The investigation began when information led law enforcement officials to intercept a package that contained 230 grams of methamphetamine.



Officers subsequently seized the package and arrested Gary Monroe Goode, 48, who resides at 2000 Mallow Road, Covington. Mr. Goode was transported to the Alleghany Regional Jail, and has been charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 narcotic with intent to distribute.

The Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force consists of law enforcement officers from the City of Covington, Alleghany, Bath, and Craig Counties, and the Virginia State Police.

Assisting in this case were agents from the United States Postal Inspection Service, Virginia State Police, Covington Division of Police, and Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

If you know anyone who has a drug problem, or you have a drug addiction and need help, please call the Alleghany Highlands Community Services at 540-965-2100.

Photo provided by the CPD:

Gary Monroe Goode

07/18/2025

***NOTICE***

PAVING OPERATIONS BEGIN MONDAY IN THE WILDWOOD DRIVE AND PITZER RIDGE ROAD AREA OF COVINGTON....

See City of Covington advisory below....

07/18/2025

Get Ready to Putt! ⛳️

Covington, get ready for some family fun! The City of Covington is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new Maple Trail Putt-Putt Golf Course this Saturday, July 19th, at 10 a.m.!

Join us at 870 West Edgemont Drive tomorrow morning for a fantastic day of miniature golf, laughs, and community spirit.

Pricing per round:

* Adults: $6
* Kids (4-18): $4
* Kids (3 & under): Free

Hours of Operation:

* Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
* Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
* Sunday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Also enjoy:

* Concessions from JKK Concessions
* A shaded sitting porch for waiting guests
* A new playground
* A gazebo for riverside seating
* Benches also by the river donated by Jackson
River Vocational School Carpentry Class and
The Covington VFW from "The Wall That
Heals" Project.
* Special Events Coming Soon

Please Note: A debit card and bank card usage fee will be assessed at a rate of 2.5% and will be reflected on your admission receipt.

We can't wait to see you there!



Highway 64 with BIG AL Photos

07/18/2025

SKYVIEW TRAFFIC ALERT

Dewey's Automotive LLC is getting it done at the .8 mile marker on I-64 eastbound this morning!!!

Great job guys!

Call Dewey's at 540.962.3255 the next time you need a lift or turned around!!!

Check them out here on Facebook!!!

07/18/2025

BINGO AND BAKE SALE

Hey Gang,

Please help out a great friend of mine and his family, Rick King!

All money raised will help with Rick's medical and final expenses.

Sending my love and prayers to Rick, Julie and family!

07/17/2025

From OUR friends at Alleghany County....

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/171yw23jck/

TRAIL ALERT! ⚠️ The Jackson River Scenic Trail is temporarily CLOSED between Landis Drive and the Natural Well Trailhead due to severe flooding. For your safety, please avoid this section of the trail until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and will update you when it reopens!

07/17/2025

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

The City of Covington in west central Virginia...
Southern Alleghany County in west central Virginia...South central Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia...East central Summers County in southeastern West Virginia...Northeastern Monroe County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 604 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lewisburg to near Alderson to near Glenray, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Alleghany...
Covington...
Clifton Forge...
Lewisburg...
White Sulphur Springs...
Ronceverte...
and Alderson

Recommended actions

Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg page and on X.