ABOVE, this “Colored ballot box” used in King George County dates from 1867. AT LEFT, months before the approval of a new Virginia state constitution in July 1902, this 1901 broadside affirms the return of white supremacy at the ballot box. New voting regulations disenfranchised approximately 90 percent of Black Virginia men who voted at the turn of the 20th century.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00am
Editor’s note: The Rockbridge Historical Society is continuing its exploration of the local dimensions and legacies of Virginia’s groundbreaking, multiracial election of 1867. This third installment...
PM SENIOR guard Will Dunlap dribbles down the court while a Lord Botetourt player defends him during the Blues’ home loss last Monday. Dunlap scored 11 points and had six assists and four steals. (Ronnie Coffey photo)
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The Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team split a pair of home games last week, falling to Lord Botetourt 78-64 on Monday before winning its Pioneer District opener over Narrows 52-43 on...
VMI JUNIOR center Jake Stephens takes the ball toward the basketball while a Citadel player guards him during the Keydets’ 110-103 home win on Saturday. Stephens led VMI with 33 points and pulled down 11 rebounds. (VMI photo by Chuck Steenburgh)
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Following the postponement of two games due to positive COVID-19 testing, including within its own program, the Virginia Military Institute men’s basketball team split a pair of Southern Conference...
THE STREETS of downtown Lexington were filled with an estimated 800 area residents celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a “Stand Up for Justice, Love, and Equality” socially distanced event. The event was sponsored by CARE Rockbridge. (Harrison M. Branham photo)
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Annual celebrations of Lee-Jackson Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day coexisted peacefully again this year, with both events incorporating some changes in tradition due to the ongoing COVID-19...
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In a winter filled with the deaths of many friends, some from the coronavirus, others not, the Glasgow community has lost two of its longtime volunteers in recent days -- former Glasgow Fire Chief...
News
01/20/2021 - 4:02pm
Today, Congressman Ben Cline released the below statement following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
“I attended today's inauguration of President Joe Biden out of respect for the office of the presidency and to commemorate the peaceful...
Sports
01/20/2021 - 2:07pm
Wednesday, Jan. 20 – The Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team has made a schedule change, as the Blues will play host to Altavista tomorrow, Thursday, starting with junior varsity action at 5:30 p.m. Only parents will be allowed as...
Arts & Entertainment
01/20/2021 - 4:04pm
In honor of Tu b’Shevat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees,” Washington and Lee Hillel, the Native American Cohort (NAC) and other campus community members will share poems celebrating the many lands people call home. W&L will host a virtual...
Obituaries
01/20/2021 - 2:47pm
Patricia Glick Donald, 81, of Lexington died Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital.
Born Aug. 25, 1939, in Rockbridge County, she was a daughter of the late David Lawrence Glick Sr. and Patsy Josephine Armentrout Glick.
In addition to...
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The total eradication of COVID-19
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Next big Netflix binge
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