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Draining Of Lake Raises Concerns
Draining Of Lake Raises Concerns
For the past few weeks, the water in the Maury River has looked a bit murkier than usual, due to the annual draining of Lake Merriweather to allow dam operator Mike Jolly to clean out debris that has gotten into the lake over the past few years. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
First Day Jitters
First Day Jitters
Kindergartners Start Their School Careers 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Honored By NAACP
Honored By NAACP
Honored By NAACP 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
VMI Actions Regarding Cadet Paper Questioned
VMI Actions Regarding Cadet Paper Questioned
The foundation that funds the latest iteration of The Cadet newspaper is seeking an investigation of what it is characterizing as a campaign of disparagement of the newspaper by Virginia Military Institute’s administration. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Halasz Retiring As City Manager
Halasz Retiring As City Manager
He Calls Years Here ‘Best Job’ Of Career 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Homes Needed For Furry Friends
Homes Needed For Furry Friends
Shelter Filled To Capacity 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Clark Exiting Tourism
Clark Exiting Tourism
Longtime Director Oversaw Growth Of Department 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Government Notices
Government Notices
CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Kayakers Help Clean Up Maury
Kayakers Help Clean Up Maury
A local group is trying to keep the Maury River beautiful for all those who enjoy spending time on or near the water. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
BV Eyes Institutional District Zoning Changes
BV Eyes Institutional District Zoning Changes
A zoning text amendment to update and clarify regulations governing Buena Vista’s institutional district is under consideration by City Council. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Sinkhole Temporarily Closes I-64 Last Week
Sinkhole Temporarily Closes I-64 Last Week
All westbound lanes of Interstate 64 just west of Lexington were closed for several hours last Wednesday for sinkhole repairs, and one lane remained closed until early Thursday afternoon. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Crime Report
Crime Report
City Police Investigating Break-in At Co-op 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Opening Week ‘Smooth’ At Three Local Districts
Opening Week ‘Smooth’ At Three Local Districts
Last week marked the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year for all three area school districts, with Lexington and Rockbridge students returning on Aug. 15 and Buena Vista students on Aug. 16. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Sinkhole Repairs Complete On I-64
Sinkhole Repairs Complete On I-64
08/18/2023 09:09 AM
Making Connections
Making Connections
Junior Police Camp A Big Hit With Kids 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
‘The World Is Bigger Than War’
‘The World Is Bigger Than War’
With Families Settled, HUF’s Work Ends 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
County Approves Purchase Of EMS Devices
County Approves Purchase Of EMS Devices
A portion of Rockbridge County’s revenue recovery funds from emergency medical service calls is to be used to pay for medical equipment much needed by EMS crews. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Learning Co-op Planned In City
Learning Co-op Planned In City
The Lexington City Planning Commission last week held a public hearing on a proposed educational facility on North Lewis Street, with discussion primarily focused around the classification of the facility. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Officials Urge Action On JLARC Study
Officials Urge Action On JLARC Study
Local school officials are rallying with school officials across the commonwealth to advocate against inadequate state funding. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
The First Morning
The First Morning
Balloons lined the pathway Tuesday as students and their families headed toward Central Elementary for the first day of school. Classes started at Rockbridge County and Buena Vista public schools yesterday, while Buena Vista students began their studies today. For more photos from the first day, see page A2. (Anneliese Schneider photo) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lexington Considers Extending VHC Tax
Lexington Considers Extending VHC Tax
At its July 20 meeting, Lexington City Council voted to hold a public hearing on extending the city’s portion of the Virginia Horse Center’s discretionary lodging tax, explicitly for the purposes of retiring debt that the horse center owes to CornerStone Bank. The hearing will be held at Council’s regular business meeting on Oct. 5. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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