The Two Virginias Newsroom

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!

07/17/2025

COMMONWEALTH V. ERIC LEE KINCAID

PRESS RELEASE

From Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County and the City of Covington....

On July 15, 2025, in the Alleghany County Circuit Court, Eric Lee Kincaid, 27, of Covington, was sentenced to life plus 40 years in prison to be suspended after he serves an active sentence of 35 years for carjacking, r**e and abduction with intent to defile.

Once released from prison, Kincaid will be a registered s*x offender who will remain on
probation indefinitely.

Kincaid pled no contest to the three felonies on March 12, 2025 in a joint hearing which
included two charges in Alleghany County and three charges in Botetourt County stemming from one continuous event. Kincaid pled no contest to carjacking in Alleghany County along with one count of r**e and one count of abduction with intent to defile in Botetourt County. One count of abduction with intent to defile and one count of r**e arising out of the same incident were not prosecuted.

Alleghany County/City of Covington Commonwealth’s Attorney, Ann Gardner and Botetourt County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Marshall Lukacs summarized the evidence against Kincaid:

* During the late evening hours of September 22, 2024, Kincaid assaulted and physically restrained a 22-year-old woman at a remote location in Clifton Forge.

* After taking her keys and cell phone, Kincaid took control of the victim’s car while she was held captive in the passenger seat bound by zip ties.

* While abducting the victim, Kincaid drove from Clifton Forge traveling through multiple counties before navigating a remote forest road
to an isolated spot in the Jennings Creek area of Botetourt County. There, Kincaid committed the r**e while the victim was incapacitated by zip ties and duct tape.

* After a nearly eight-hour ordeal, Kincaid drove the victim back to Clifton Forge where she was able to summon law enforcement. The Clifton Forge Police Department responded.

* An extensive investigation was conducted by the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office, the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. Investigators were able to recover duct tape, zip ties, videos and other important evidence to build the case.

* The Alleghany Highlands Victim/Witness Assistance Program assisted the victim who
worked closely with both Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices throughout the court
proceedings. “The victim’s strength and presence of mind helped her survive this
ordeal,” Gardner said. “Her continued cooperation enabled the criminal cases to move forward.”

ACSO Photo: Eric Lee Kincaid

07/17/2025

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