BUENA VISTA

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High School Boys' Basketball – Parry McCluer 71, Covington 47. The Fighting Blues led 34-20 at the half and pulled away in the final two quarters for a victory over Covington in the Pioneer District semifinals Thursday night in Buena Vista. Landon Catlett led Parry McCluer (16-8) with 16 points, John Snider added 14 points

Men's College Basketball – Mountain Gateway CC 86, Southern Virginia University JV 79. Tyriq Brown was 6-for-11 from behind the three-point line and scored a game-high 29 points in the Roadrunners win in Buena Vista Wednesday night. Donovan Amason added 18 points for the winners, Jake Korbakes had 17, Jaquan Dembo scored 12 and DaeDae

All Buena Vista City Schools have been placed on lockdown after a robbery in the area, according to school officials.

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BUENA VISTA — Carolyn Ann Himelright Sutton, 53, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Born July 9, 1969, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Morgan and Mary Raines. Surviving are her children, Heather Morgan, Jamie Morgan, Lindsey Vandevander, Ashley Vandevander, and Charles Lyle Smith; 11 grandchildren, James,

Former Buena Vista Police Chief, Richard Keith Hartman, is facing a felony embezzlement charge, according to Virginia State Police.

The suspect in a deadly explosion at a Rockbridge County gas station has accepted a plea deal.

A 29-year-old is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Rockbridge County on Saturday (Dec. 3), according to Virginia State Police.

High School Wrestling — Alleghany, Covington at Parry McCluer Tournament. Alleghany's James Nicely placed second in the 215-pound weight class, leading an area contingent at the Blues Invitational in Buena Vista. Nicely posted a 6-1 record with six pins, losing in the championship match to Aaron Bailey of Fort Defiance by pin in 1:30. Other

The jury has reached a verdict in the murder case of retired Buena Vista Assistant Police Chief Phillip “Jay” Patterson – Jonathan Patterson has been found guilty.

The trial for a Buena Vista man accused of murdering his father in February began on Wednesday.

Students at Parry McCluer High School signed a banner and left positive messages to show their support for the Charlottesville community

High School Volleyball – Parry McCluer 3, Bath County 1. The Fighting Blues defeated the Chargers Monday in a Pioneer District first-round tournament match in Buena Vista, 17-25, 28-26, 25-20, 25-20. Parry McCluer (8-10) advances to the tournament semifinals and a match at Covington on Wednesday night. The match was originally scheduled for Tuesday but

The game’s final score was 41-6, Blues win.

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The Green Wave washed away the Fightin’ Blues, 32-0.

High School Volleyball — Parry McCluer 3, Bath County 1. The Fighting Blues (5-2 Pioneer, 6-5 overall) picked up a big four-set Pioneer District win over the Chargers in Buena Vista, 17-25, 25-14, 26-24, 27-25. Laken Tingler had 12 kills, 10 assists, five digs and three aces for Bath County. Saige Gwin added eight digs

The case in a deadly gas station explosion in Rockbridge County in 2019 has been declared a mistrial.

It was a quick lead and a strong offensive line that led the Knights to victory.

The nearly twenty-year battle over the golf course in Buena Vista is over – Vista Links has been purchased by a developer out of Richmond.

The traditional event marks the kickoff to election season. Voters stayed behind after the celebration to hear from politicians running for the 6th District this November.

After deliberating for over a day, the jury could not determine the verdict in the case, and the judge dismissed the jurors.

On day one of the trial into the deadly Rockbridge County gas station explosion, the Commonwealth Attorney stated the defendant overfilled gasoline tanks by more than 800 gallons – an action alleged to have played a role in the 2019 explosion.

The trial continues for a man prosecutors say is responsible for a deadly gas station explosion.

Wednesday was day three of the 2019 deadly Rockbridge County gas explosion trial.

The Commonwealth will continue to present its case Wednesday morning. The defense will follow upon their completion.

The gas station explosion of 2019 left four people dead, and on Monday, the man believed to be responsible for the tragedy faced a judge and jury.

In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.

Long time assistant Troy Clark will serve as interim head coach for the 2022 season.

A son accused of killing his father and setting his house on fire in February went to court for his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.

Christina "Shiner" Terrrell scoring on a wild pitch during the Covington-East Mont softball game. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) Baseball — Parry McCluer 9, Covington 6. The Fighting Blues overcame an early 4-0 deficit to slip past the Cougars in a Pioneer District tournament semifinal in Buena Vista. Maison Hamilton had two hits for

Bath's Sarah Eaton playing No. 1 doubles at the BCHS-Alleghany girls’ tennis match. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) Baseball — Parry McCluer 10, Covington 0. Chase Smith pitched his second complete-game victory over the Cougars in the last seven days, scattering eight hits in the Fighting Blues win in Buena Vista. Jacob Bartley had three

Coree Nicely playing at No. 2 singles during the AHS-Narrows boys’ tennis match. Baseball — Alleghany 22, Parry McCluer 1. The Mountaineers scored 15 runs in the top of the third in Buena Vista Tuesday, posting the run-rule win. Hunter DePriest went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI to lead the AHS offense. Anthony Webb added two hits […]

Students at Washington and Lee University launch a new program to help low-income or previously incarcerated people regain their driver’s licenses.

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal assault in Buena Vista, police said.

Landon Catlett was recently awarded the WSLS "1st and 10 Josh Leonard Character, Courage and Commitment" award.

The son of retired Assistant Police Chief of Buena Vista, charged in his murder, made his first court appearance Thursday.

The Buena Vista Police Department is helping to honor the life and legacy of Jay Patterson.

Parry McCluer's Landon Catlett wins the Josh Leonard Character, Courage and Commitment Award.

At 11 a.m., the Danville Police Department will discuss agency accountability, crime reduction, increased community engagement and more.

Virginia State Police announced Monday afternoon that they’ve charged the son of a retired Buena Vista Assistant Chief of Police with murdering his father.

Thanks to Mark Ozboyd for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Buena Vista!

After years of legal battles surrounding Buena Vista’s golf course, the course will now close next month.

Regional leaders in Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County hope they can grow more economic and business opportunities for the area through a new Agricultural Innovation Center.

The Maroons rallied to down the Scots 59-51.

Solving officer shortage woes, Buena Vista and Radford are ready to cash in some federal grant money to hire more help.

Parry McCluer and Galax are two programs with proud postseason histories, but the Maroon Tide history is more recent.

On paper, it was just another regular-season high school football game for Parry McCluer, battling district foe Bath County; however, for sophomore Landon Catlett, it proved to be an unforgettable night.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Buena Vista here.

Sam Soghor (D) and Ronnie Campbell (R) are vying for the seat in the Virginia House of Delegates District 24 race.

Parry McCluer left no doubt on Friday night as to who the better team was.

Parry McCluer beat Covington on Friday night, but the game ended in a way nobody wanted.

Chad Austin would have turned 33 on Friday, but now his family is looking for answers about his death.

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS — Confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus continued to fall this week from their Sept. 13 peak. Alleghany County is currently 19th in

Two straight home games have resulted in two straight wins for Parry McCluer.

In a game added to the schedule earlier this week, the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues prevailed.

Mountain towns like Buena Vista, Colorado, are dealing with a serious housing shortage.

People in Buena Vista might have done a double-take yesterday as replicas of the Twin Towers suddenly took shape.

The City of Buena Vista will honor the lives lost on the 20th anniversary of September 11 this weekend.

Amy Porterfield said one of her favorite sections to see people read and the books she enjoys the most are from the young adults section. WARM SPRINGS Head librarian Amy Porterfield already loves country living. On just her third day at Bath County Public Library, Porterfield was already calling residents by their first names and talking about how much she loves this library and ways shed like to improve it. Porterfield just moved here from Buena Vista, where she was front-of-house p...

Elliott HardingWARM SPRINGS Elliott Harding is running for the 25th District seat in the Virginia Senate in the Nov. 5 election. Harding, from Charlottesville, is running as an Independent and is taking on incumbent Sen. Creigh Deeds. The 25th District is made up of all of Bath, Highland, Alleghany, Nelson and Rockbridge counties, part of Albemarle County, and all of the cities of Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Covington and Lexington. Harding recently asked questions posed by The ...