Olde Town Covington, Inc Achieves Full Accreditation as a Virginia Main Street Community   Covington, VA (May 12, 2026) - Olde Town Covington, Inc. is proud to announce that it has officially achieved full accreditation through the Virginia Main Street program and Main Street America and is now one of only 838 nationally accredited programs and 31 designated programs in Virginia in 2026. This designation recognizes communities that demonstrate a strong commitment to downtown revitalization through preservation-based economic development, community engagement, business support, and strategic planning. Accreditation is awarded to programs that successfully meet rigorous standards in organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality. “Achieving full accreditation is a tremendous accomplishment for Olde Town Covington, Inc and for our entire community,” said Kester Dingus, Executive Director. “This recognition reflects the passion, vision, and dedication of so many individuals who believe in the future of our downtown and continue working to make it a vibrant place to live, work, shop, dine, and gather.” Over the past several years, Olde Town Covington, Inc, has focused on initiatives including downtown beautification, business development, façade improvements, public art, special events, and historic preservation efforts, all aimed at creating a vibrant and welcoming downtown district. “This achievement belongs to the entire community,” said Terri McClung, President of Olde Town Covington, Inc. “Every volunteer hour, business investment, event attendee, and person who supports downtown has played a role in making this possible.” The accreditation further positions Olde Town Covington, Inc to pursue additional funding opportunities, technical assistance, training resources, and partnerships that will continue to strengthen downtown Covington and the surrounding community. For more information about Olde Town Covington, Inc, visit: www.oldetowncovington.com.

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