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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

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!