The Recorder

12/13/2025

Cougars advance in tournament; Forbes puts up 30 in BCHS win ...

Talyn Elliott looks for an open shot under the basket Friday evening. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) Alleghany Cougar Classic Boys’ Basketball Tournament: Alleghany varsity and JV advance to title games. Bubby Entsminger’s driving lay-up with 2.4 seconds left was the game-winner in the Couga...

12/12/2025

The area basketball schedule for tonight is a go, area athletic directors confirmed this afternoon ...

Wednesday’s High School Swimming: Cougars open season. Alleghany opened the swim season with a home meet against James River, Northside and William Fleming Wednesday at the Alleghany Highlands YMCA. The Cougar boys were 1-2 in dual meet scores, beating William Fleming (33-20) and losing to Northsi...

12/12/2025

Due to the unknown timing and impact of the potential winter weather coming our way, Bath County public schools will operate on a 2 hour delay today, Friday, Dec. 12. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored and a change in status could occur.

12/12/2025

Heads up, Alleghany families…

LOW MOOR —The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division will be closed on Friday, December 12, due to the forecast for snow and the potential for hazardous travel conditions across the region.

12/11/2025

Alleghany opened its swim season; Highland swept VSDB; all tonight's games were postponed ...

Alleghany's Nolan Rosales swims in the boys 200-yard medley relay. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) High School Swimming: Alleghany hosts swim meet opener. The Cougars hosted James River, Northside and William Fleming Wednesday night at the Alleghany Highlands YMCA. Final results were not availabl...

12/11/2025

Highland schools are now closed today, Thursday, December 11, due to continued snow and snow covered roads.

12/11/2025

Bath County schools are now closed today, Thursday, Dec. 11.

12/11/2025

Due to low temperatures and icy road conditions, Highland County Government offices will delay opening until 10am today.

12/11/2025

Due to worsening winter weather conditions, including continued snowfall and areas of drifting overnight and this morning—particularly in the western part of the county—Highland County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Thursday, Dec. 11.

12/11/2025

Heads up, Alleghany families…

LOW MOOR -- Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, December 11, due to the potential for snow showers, light accumulation, and areas of black ice, particularly in the western portion of the county.

Forecasters are calling for falling overnight temperatures and the possibility of reduced visibility near daybreak as scattered snow moves through the western sections. Families and staff are encouraged to use caution while traveling and allow extra time for the morning commute.

Updates will be provided as needed through official school communication channels.

12/11/2025

Heads up, Bath families…

Bath schools will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 11.

12/10/2025

Coming up in this week’s Recorder … Congratulations to Georgia Tennant on her many years of service at Garth Newel Music Center and beyond. Congrats to Coach Gary Rice on his Hall of Fame induction. The Highland chamber debuted its special 2026 Maple Festival keychains. A new business was welcomed in Clifton Forge. Across our communities, the holiday season has been in full swing with Wintertide, parades, musical performances, and more. Jailyn Ford is joining two new softball teams next year. Highland Medical Center has installed its “Sharing Shed” with food for all. Jo Denius was honored by the Warm Springs Valley Garden Club. Congrats to five AHS Cougars on making all-region football team. An off-duty deputy caught mail theft suspects in Alleghany. Check out all the upcoming seasonal events in the Highlands, too. Online tonight; on newsstands in the morning. REMINDER: Next week is our last edition of 2025! Deadline is noon, Tuesday, for all your news, events, and advertising messages over Christmas and New Year’s. Thanks for reading your hometown newspaper!