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🌱 High Acres Village neighbors can finally turn on the tap again

Covington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Covington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • High Acres Village neighbors can finally turn on the tap again
  • Check when Covington Middle students are being sent home today
  • Alleghany deputies detail serious child exploitation charges after phone search

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Connect at the Y! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Covington Lifts Boil Water Advisory for High Acres Village Effective October 15, 2026 (virginianreview.com subscription) — Covington residents in High Acres Village can now safely drink their tap water again, after the city lifted its boil water advisory on October 15. Tests from state-certified labs found no coliform or E. coli bacteria, and officials say normal water use may resume following routine flushing of service lines and home plumbing.
   

2. AHPS Announces Early Dismissals Due to Power Outage, Communication Issues (virginianreview.com) — Families with students at Covington Middle School and other Alleghany Highlands schools should plan for early dismissal today because of a power outage and communication problems. Alleghany High, Covington Middle, Callaghan, and Sharon dismiss at 10:15 a.m., with Mountain View and Jeter-Watson following at 11:15 a.m., and staff staying until every child gets home safely.
   

3. Alleghany County Woman Arrested Following Child Exploitation Investigation (virginianreview.com) — Law enforcement based in Covington has arrested an Alleghany County woman on multiple serious child exploitation charges following an investigation that began earlier this year. Deputies say additional warrants were obtained after examining a seized cellphone, and the suspect is being held without bond as the sheriff emphasizes protecting local children.
   

4. Community reacts to Covington paper mill incident (wdbj7.com) — Covington residents are processing news that 16 contractors were hospitalized, then released, after a chemical-related incident at the local paper mill Wednesday night. Neighbors near the mill describe long-standing concerns about soot, odors, and safety, while also stressing how vital the plant’s jobs are to keeping Covington’s economy alive.
   

5. 6th District candidate Beth Macy discusses health care at town hall (dnronline.com) — Covington residents’ struggles with surgery approvals and prescription costs took center stage at a Clifton Forge town hall where 6th District candidate Beth Macy focused on healthcare access, Medicaid cuts, and universal coverage. Local speakers from Covington and regional hospital leadership highlighted how insurance denials, rising prices, and rural hospital closures are affecting care options for Alleghany County communities.
   

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Ok Covington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Covington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.