Local Affair Blends Familiar Faces with New Residents at 'Newcomers Event' By Jennifer Bailey Staff Writer   Clifton Forge, VA (Oct. 22, 2025)— On the evening of Wednesday, October 22, the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism sponsored a "Newcomers Event" which was held at the Clifton Forge School of the Arts. The event began at 5:30 p.m. and included a social hour, a 6:30 p.m. dinner, and a campfire with smores at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the event was to welcome both new residents in the area as well as new educators who all entered free of charge. For others, the cost was $35 for adults and $15 for children. The Journal was there for the event and was able to capture a few photos of new residents as well as some familiar faces like Clifton Forge mayor, Jeff Irvine; Clifton Forge town manager, Chuck Unroe; and Executive Director for Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Josh Taylor; among many others.

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