AT LEFT, Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins addresses the corps of cadets in Cameron Hall for the first time as interim superintendent. ABOVE, on Saturday, during VMI’s Ring Presentation, Wins presents Korey Bridy, class of ’22, with his ring. (VMI photos)
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Virginia Military Institute Interim Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins plans to move the institute forward under his leadership, while continuing those attributes he believes make the school...
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Grayson Coleman gives a thumbs-up sign, along with Jason Snyder, while aboard a Buena Vista firetruck following a parade in Grayson’s honor at Glen Maury Park on Sunday. The surprise parade,...
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Rockbridge Christian Academy was one of a number of area organizations and churches that participated in this year’s Operation Christmas Child program. The students assembled 64 shoeboxes of items...
UNITED WAY of Rockbridge volunteers Bob Glidden, Tamara Trombetta and Rene Glidden sort the over 1,000 age-appropriate books that UWR will give to area young readers through the annual Rockbridge Christmas Baskets program. This is the fifth year that UWR has provided books for the Christmas Baskets program.
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
We are approaching a most unusual Thanksgiving. Many families won’t be gathering together this year because of COVID-19. Having upended our lives nearly nine months ago, the pandemic is still going...
PARK RANGER Matthew Jackson watches as Linda Baron places ornaments on the Natural Bridge Garden Club tree for the Natural Bridge State Park’s annual Festival of Trees.
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:00am
The Natural Bridge Garden Club is one of several area organizations decorating Christmas trees for the fifth annual Festival of Trees event at the Natural Bridge State Park’s visitor center.
Trees...
News
11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Lexington
City Exploring Recycling Option
Council member Chuck Smith reported at the City Council meeting on Thursday that the recycling committee had met to discuss the current situation.
The members zeroed in on three options as possible...
Sports
AFTER helping to re-routing the Blue Ridge trail and sawing trees, a National Civilian Community Corps team leader looks out at the newly improved viewpoint.
11/25/2020 - 12:00am
A team with the Ameri-Corps National Civilian Community Corps recently completed a month-long service project at Natural Bridge State Park.
The group of 10 built a campsite, improved trails, and cut trees to create better views, “so that [the park...
Arts & Entertainment
11/25/2020 - 12:00am
A special Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Father Joseph D’Aurora, pastor, will be the presider, and deacon Paul Gorski will be the homilist. Face coverings will be required, and...
Obituaries
11/25/2020 - 12:00am
Judy Day Riley’s heart of gold unexpectedly took its final beat on the evening of Nov. 16, 2020.
Born on March 20, 1952, she was a daughter of Jim and Joyce Day. She was a resident of Raphine.
Judy was a loving wife and soulmate for 46 years to her...
