The News-Gazette

Thu, 12/13/2018 - 12:16pm

The combined Lexington and Rockbridge holiday farmers market drew a big crowd to the Dunlap Auditorium at Lexington Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Lexington indoor farmers market continues throughout the winter every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. photos by Claudia Schwab

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 5:41pm

Angel Trailer Prepares for Carolina Trip

Long, slow strides bring Pastor Cliff Hall up the rolling pasture that surrounds his Rockbridge Baths log cabin, where he lives with two poodles and several soft kitties. Reaching a long trailer half-filled with brown cardboard boxes behind his home, the story of his mission unfolds...

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:32pm

Keydets Fall To Hokies, 89-68

The VMI basketball team fell behind early against nationally ranked Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, facing a deficit of 42-21 at halftime. The Keydets trailed by as many as 37 in the second half before finally finding their rhythm down the stretch to slice the deficit in half in the last few minutes...

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:39am

Northam To Give VMI Commencement Address

Gov. Ralph Northam, VMI class of 1981, will address the Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets at graduation exercises, to be held Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Cameron Hall on the VMI post. Northam, who is the second VMI alumnus to serve as Virginia’s governor, made his first official visit to...

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 5:29pm

Christmas With The Jacksons

Christmas might be weeks away, but it was Christmas Eve at the Stonewall Jackson House on Tuesday night. Free guided tours were offered at the historic home, located at 8 E. Washington Street. Season music was also featured in the main exhibit room, along with cookies and cider. (Joann Ware photos)

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:06am

RC Boys Defeat Governors In OT, 43-41, Ben Balisteri Hits Winning Shot

Tuesday, Dec. 4 – In its home opener, the Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team overcame a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Nelson County 43-41 in overtime on Tuesday night in Lexington. Ben Balisteri hit a running bank shot with five seconds left in overtime to seal...

The Rockbridge County High School wrestlers and coaches celebrate with their trophy on Saturday after winning the Shumaker Classic for the third consecutive year in Buena Vista. (Jennifer Tomlin photo)

Sun, 12/02/2018 - 1:39am

RC Wrestlers Win Shumaker Classic For Third Consecutive Year

Saturday, Dec. 1 – In the first high school wrestling tournament of the season, Rockbridge County won the Shumaker Classic for the third year in a row on Friday and Saturday at Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista. With three individual champions and 14 wrestlers earning medals by placing in...

RC junior guard Emily Galford dribbles down the court, on her way to 17 points. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

Wed, 11/28/2018 - 12:57am

Lady Wildcats Defeat Staunton River In Home Opener, 63-52

Tuesday, Nov. 27 – The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team fended off a comeback to defeat Staunton River 63-52 in the Wildcats’ home opener on Tuesday night in Lexington. It was the first win for RC under new head coach Misty Armstrong. The Wildcats (1-1), coming off a 54-38 loss...