CLIFTON FORGE — Brandon Justice Taylor, 36, of Clifton Forge, died Tuesday, July 2, 2025, at LewisGale-Alleghany Hospital in Low Moor. Brandon was born Dec. 21, 1988, in Roanoke, a son of the late ...

Editor, The Recorder, At some time in our life we have had to deal with Newton’s three laws of motion. So let’s look at number three, action and reaction. I’m sure you have heard of or dealt with ...

• Burnsville Church, Williamsville, would love for you to join them this Friday, July 11, for the movie “The King of Kings.” Hot dogs and snacks will begin at 7 p.m. and the outdoor movie will start ...

Let’s take a stroll, shall we? If you’ve followed me on this journey over these past two years or so, you realize I have a soft spot for all things history — a “frustrated history professor,” as I ...

COVINGTON — Investigators with the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants Monday in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of a Covington man. Acting on information ...

• Andy Botkin of Monterey was ordained as a minister last Friday at the Lynchburg Church of God of Prophecy during their convention. Congratulations to Andy and his family on this achievement and ...

MONTEREY — A last-minute addendum to the agenda for the Highland County School Board’s close-out meeting on June 6 heralded a surprise announcement. After routine questioning of vendor bills and ...

Hooch Hodges, a well-known and much loved fixture in the Warm Springs neighborhood, passed away recently. He lived with Will and Cornelia Hodges and their family, and he died in Will’s arms. (Photos ...

Editor, The Recorder, If Chuck Smith shows up at your door, what would you say and do? Would he be welcomed with kind words and invited have something to eat? Are we not all Wayfaring Strangers ...

During Kindergarten Night at Highland Elementary School, students performed skits for parents and friends to share what they learned throughout the year. (Photos courtesy Highland Elementary ...

Members of Boy Scout Troop 2 and dancers with A1 Studios recess from last Saturday’s Flag Day ceremony, held at the Historic Masonic Amphitheatre in Clifton Forge, following the placement of the ...

Marie Fitzpatrick addresses Covington City Council on the upcoming Green Pastures 85th anniversary celebration as well as the Juneteenth celebration. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) COVINGTON — ...