6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (73+ words) Editor, The Recorder, Early on, I had a fairly good idea of what the Constitution states about the need to keep u201cthe stateu201d and religion separated. But in 1972, as a junior in high school, taking U. S. government, my previous notion was confirmed. Church…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (106+ words) MONTEREY and WARM SPRINGS u2014 The Bath and Highland County Sheriffu2019s Offices will be switching to digital encrypted radios, effective April 28, in an effort to improve deputy communications and safety while executing calls and other procedures. The change to an encrypted frequency…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (75+ words) The Easter event table was set up with free baskets and crafts by the Highland County Recreation Commission members. Jessy Wilfong, Highland County Recreation Commission director, is with Darlene Crummett, HCRC board member, announcing the Golden Egg winner at the…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (70+ words) A section of Water Street in Monterey, where work is in progress to replace a sewer line. (Recorder photo by Rebecca Arcure) MONTEREY u2013 A sewer project on Water Street in Monterey is underway. An entire line must be replaced. The…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (73+ words) Corey Easton ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS u2014 Hereu2019s a look at some area high school graduates who are involved in college sports this spring. Track and field Two Alleghany grads competing for Bridgewater competed in a home meet last week. On senior day in…...

3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (89+ words) LOW MOOR u2014 Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has unveiled its fiscal year 2026-27 budget proposal. The tentative $47, 847, 865 fiscal plan was outlined on Monday during a joint meeting between the Alleghany Highlands School Board, the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors and Covington City…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (77+ words) MONTEREY u2014 Judy Dever got quite a scare Tuesday. Picture it, if you will. Sheu2019s at her home along Jackson River Road, enjoying her lunch and looking out to her patio. Out of nowhere on a clear, sunny day, she hears something…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (68+ words) Bath County u2022 March 22 u2014 Deputy Altizer gave a citizen a ride from Bath Community Hospital to Warm Springs. u2022 March 22 u2014 Deputy Plecker responded to a residence in Hot Springs for a report of a dog bite. u2022 March 22 u2014 Lt. Smith responded to the…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (68+ words) A member of the Virginia State Police bomb squad sets up x-ray equipment near a suspicious package left on the front steps of the Alleghany County Courthouse Monday, March 23. Two packages were left by an unknown suspect, with markings voicing…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (69+ words) " Sharon Elementary School pre-kindergarten student Elijah Helmintoller, left, loves milk. Under the Whole Milk Act, whole unflavored milk is being offered by Alleghany Highlands Public Schools during lunch as part of the National Nutrition Month celebration during the month of…...