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A new high school won't be built in Alleghany County because of a lack of funding -- another issue that could intensify the discussion of a potential consolidation of the Highlands' governments.

The budget slot for the widening of Virginia 114, also called Peppers Ferry Road, is in jeopardy.

Whatever happens with efforts in the Alleghany Highlands to turn around the region's struggling economy, Claire Collins will not take a part in that process as Covington's city manager.

DSLCC NURSES' HOMECOMING SET - " A Homecoming Luncheon for alumni of the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Nursing Program will be held on Friday, May 9, at 12:00 p.m. in Moomaw Center on the DSLCC main ... via Rockbridge Weekly

“We've got to work together as a region and be cooperative with each other”

Alleghany County community leaders know they need to work together to overcome a host of challenges: a declining, aging population; stagnant job growth; and expensive school building needs on the horizon. via Roanoke Times

Derek and Tonya Ballard of Roanoke announce the birth of their son, William Ethan Ballard, born October 1, 2007 at 8:44 a.m. at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. via Main Street Newspapers

Three firefighters in the southern part of the Valley are being accused of starting several fires on purpose. via WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Alleghany County authorities have arrested two firefighters in a string of arsons that spanned two counties over the past year. via Roanoke Times

“Then we know we have done a good job estimating the count.”

Two of the largest fish that were netted at Buchanan were this yard-long muskie and a 20-pound-plus flathead catfish. via Main Street Newspapers