Newspapers delayed (2012/2/3)

Mailed papers delayed According to U.S. postal officials, delivery of The Recorder will be delayed locally in some areas. Thursday, the mail truck carrying Recorders out of Monterey broke down in Head Waters. Mail was later taken to Richmond, including the newspapers, for sorting. read more

Sheriff’s Report (2012/2/1)

Bath County • Jan. 22 — Sergeant Jeremy Cutlip and Deputy Richard Chestnut responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Longview Drive. • Jan. 22 — Deputy Cody Smith spoke to an individual who came into the 9-1-1 Center with questions about obtaining a protective order. read more

‘Roost’ burglar arrested (2012/2/1)

COVINGTON – James Winston has been served a warrant in Alleghany County Jail, following an indictment by a Bath County grand jury Jan. 17. read more

Man with Bath roots to sing on The Voice (2012/2/1)
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By Margo Oxendine • Staff Writer ATLANTA – Chris Cauley will be the first to tell you he’s living a fortuitous life. “I have been very, very fortunate,” the 28-year-old Georgia native says. read more

Correction (2012/2/1)

In the Jan. 26 edition of The Recorder in the Highland County Recreation Commission briefs, it was reported that there would possibly be a Pee Wee basketball tournament in Highland March 24. In fact, the tournament will definitely be held. For more information, contact George Deem at 468-3734 after 5 p.m. or talk to him during Pee Wee basketball. read more

HMS girls pick up three wins (2012/2/1)

MONTEREY — The Highland Middle School girls’ basketball team picked up three wins last week, defeating Union Grant 34-33 Tuesday night, Stuart Hall 19-10 Monday night and Marlinton 43-21 last Wednesday. read more

James River defeats Bath JV girls (2012/2/1)

HOT SPRINGS — The Bath County girls’ JV basketball team lost to James River Friday night, 38-17. The Knights took an early lead, putting up nine points in the first quarter while holding the Chargers to four. Bath was able to stay within striking distance of James River, but the Knights scored 10 straight points over the last 2:30 to ensure the win. read more

Fry ranked as one of state’s best (2012/2/1)
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By Mark Griffin • Contributing Writer HOT SPRINGS — One of Virginia’s best golf instructors is a local product who has built a successful career in his hometown. read more

Covington pulls away from HHS (2012/2/1)

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer COVINGTON — The Highland boys’ basketball team fell to Covington last Thursday night in a Pioneer District game. Covington pulled away after a close first quarter and won 53-34. read more

JV Chargers can’t catch Blues (2012/2/1)

HOT SPRINGS — The Bath JV boys’ basketball team fell to Parry Mc- Cluer 58-40 Tuesday night. The Blues took an early lead, scoring 16 points in the first quarter while holding the Chargers to eight. The Chargers found their footing and matched the Blues point for point in the second quarter to trail 28-20 at the half. They would come no closer. read more

Highland girls lose at Craig (2012/2/1)

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer NEW CASTLE— The Highland girls’ basketball fell short again Tuesday night against the Craig County Rockets, losing 57-22. read more

Craig holds off Rams (2012/2/1)

NEW CASTLE — The third quarter proved to be the difference in Craig County’s 46-41 win over Highland Tuesday night. read more

Rams no match for Covington (2012/2/1)
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MONTEREY— The Covington Cougars cruised past the Highland girls’ basketball team last Friday night, posting a 78-20 win. The Cougars put up 25 points in the opening quarter. Highland was able to score 10 points of their own, but a 17-3 second quarter erased any doubt and put Covington ahead 42-13 at halftime. read more

Chargers can’t keep up with James River (2012/2/1)
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By Joseph Haney • Staff Writer HOT SPRINGS — Despite a solid start, the Bath County girls couldn’t keep their momentum going against James River during Friday night’s game and lost 45-30. read more

Blues’ press stalls BCHS (2012/2/1)
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By Joseph Haney • Staff Writer HOT SPRINGS — The Parry McCluer full-court press proved to be a huge obstacle for the Bath County Chargers early in Tuesday night’s game, and the Blues took full advantage. Parry McCluer jumped to an early lead and defeated Bath 78-53. read more

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