Vampires and tourists will return to Covington for the first time in the New Year as filming of the hit television series, "The Vampire Diaries" will continue on Friday. Covington City Council approved filming hours and road closures for Bonanza Productions, who films the "The Vampire Diaries," at the council meeting on Monday. Production crews and cast will return to film the show on Friday, Jan. 11 at the intersection of Floyd Street and East Street.