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ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice Receives Honor
ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice Receives Honor
ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice (formerly Rockbridge Area Hospice and Mountain Regional Hospice) has been named a 2023Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient and caregiver experience. It acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey satisfaction measures. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM
Outdoor Permit Amended
Outdoor Permit Amended
Amplified music is to be allowed at musical concerts at Ecco Adesso Vineyards this summer, as long as the speakers are directed away from neighbors and the volume is at an acceptably low level. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Lightning Strikes MSA Plant
Lightning Strikes MSA Plant
“We were borderline having to issue a boiling water advisory – that’s how close we came,” said Charles Aligood at Lexington City Council’s meeting this past Thursday. Aligood reported that the Maury Service Authority water treatment plant underwent power surges and outages amid recent thunderstorms in the area on the weekend of July 14-16. The Council member used this incident as an opportunity to remind Council of the importance of modernizing the MSA system. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Trades School Planned In BV
Trades School Planned In BV
An ambitious proposal to develop a residential school for skilled trades on a large tract of land in Buena Vista was brought before City Council this past Thursday. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Funding Approved For Innovation Center
Funding Approved For Innovation Center
A groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation/ expansion of the Rockbridge Innovation Center is set for tomorrow, Thursday, at 10 a.m., after the Board of Supervisors on Monday approved funding for the construction project. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Watkins Convicted Of Second Degree Murder
Watkins Convicted Of Second Degree Murder
After three days of testimony and three hours of deliberation, a jury found Jonathan Armstrong Watkins, 36, of Natural Bridge, guilty of murder in the second degree and use of a firearm in the commission of murder in the death of Katrina Leeann Dudley on Dec. 10, 2021. The verdict came Friday afternoon, concluding a week-long trial in Rockbridge County Circuit Court. Watkins had been charged with murder in the first degree. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Government Notices
Government Notices
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2204 and the City of Buena Vista Land Development Regulations, notice is given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the following matters. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
RCHS Receives CTE Grant
RCHS Receives CTE Grant
As it prepares for major renovations to the Rockbridge Innovation Center, Rockbridge County High School has recently been awarded a $125,000 career and technical education grant. These funds will go towards purchasing and upgrading manufacturing systems equipment at the center. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Government Briefs
Government Briefs
Appointments Made 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Lyons Earns U.S. Chamber Recognition
Lyons Earns U.S. Chamber Recognition
The Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has announced that Tracy E. Lyons, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce Serving Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Jury Finds Watkins Guilty
Jury Finds Watkins Guilty
07/21/2023 05:29 PM
Collierstown
Collierstown
The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out for the July 15 barbecue chicken sales event and those who bought tickets for its raffle drawing. The barbecue sold out and proceeds from the event and the raffle will be used to serve the community. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Courts Update
Courts Update
Warrant Issued For Suspect 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Government Briefs
Government Briefs
Rockbridge 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Glasgow To Pursue Grant For Police Officer
Glasgow To Pursue Grant For Police Officer
Glasgow Town Manager Phil Robinette took his place at the Council table for his first official Council meeting last week. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Information Sought For Annual Back To School List
Information Sought For Annual Back To School List
Do you have a son or daughter heading to college this fall? Or maybe you’re the one returning to college? 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Blood Drive At Kendal Next Week
Blood Drive At Kendal Next Week
Kendal at Lexington will host a blood drive on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross and is open to the public. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
City Trail Ready To Walk
City Trail Ready To Walk
Rockbridge Conservation Dedicates Uncas Trail 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Firm Picked For Innovation Center Project
Firm Picked For Innovation Center Project
Roanoke Firm Submitted Low Bid Of $14 Million 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Plaque Removals At W&L Create Stir
Plaque Removals At W&L Create Stir
Another battle over Confederate imagery at Washington and Lee University has erupted, this time over Robert E. Lee’s horse. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM
Plans OK’d For New W&L Commerce School
Plans OK’d For New W&L Commerce School
The Lexington City Planning Commission last week approved a certificate of appropriateness and the site plan for the proposed expansion of Washington and Lee University’s Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics. 07/19/2023 12:00 AM

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