An acquaintance of mine told me prior to the election this month, “My parents would be spinning in their graves if they knew I was voting for a Democrat.” It’s sad that there are many voters who feel ...

Des Jordan and Alleghany assistant coach Ryan Kessinger talk it over on the sidelines during the Cougars’ regional playoff game at Turner Ashby. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) LOW MOOR — Des ...

Sandy Nuckols, activities director at The Springs Nursing Center in Ashwood, gazes lovingly at the angel tree, where people can adopt a resident who wants something special from Santa. (Recorder file ...

• Don’t forget the Bath Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning at 12 p.m. at the Hot Springs Firehouse. Please bring a covered dish by 11:30 a.m. Even if you are not coming ...

Thanksgiving is a time of reflecting on the blessings we’ve been given. Ann reflects on how to be thankful everyday. (Photo courtesy Ann Marie Hancock) A time of reflection is upon us again; a season ...

During the Nov. 19 meeting, the board of supervisors approved a ridiculous payout related to a school system accounting dispute initiated by Richmond education bureaucrats. The issue arose because ...

NORFOLK — Dr. Alan Craig Harris, 69, of Norfolk, passed away suddenly Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at his home. He was born July 18, 1956, in Luray, son of the late William Floyd and Hallie Hiner Harris. He ...

HOT SPRINGS — Sarah Jeannette Burns, 64, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at The Springs Nursing Center in Hot Springs. She became a resident of The Springs in March. Prior to that, ...

• Bath County High School’s SCA and FCCLA clubs are coming together to host their first-ever Community Cereal Drive. You can drop off any size cereal boxes at the high school from now until Nov. 20.

High School Football: Jordan picks Georgetown. Alleghany quarterback Des Jordan committed to Georgetown University via social media on Thursday. For more on the Cougar senior’s college choice, check ...

The Alleghany Cougar volleyball team posed for a picture following last Wednesday’s win at Western Albemarle. The Cougars advanced to the regional final match and the state tournament on Monday with a ...

Over the past few weeks, as the oppressive heat of summer has loosened its grip and we’ve slid toward cool evenings and the promise of another blessed holiday season, I find myself waxing nostalgic.