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Neighbors Oppose BV Dwelling Permit
Neighbors Oppose BV Dwelling Permit
A request to allow a fifth unrelated person to reside in a single-family dwelling at 2345 Birch Ave. drew objections from neighbors during a public hearing before Buena Vista City Council on Thursday. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Local ESU Announces Regional Winners
Local ESU Announces Regional Winners
Helen Padgett, a student of Justine Mackay and Janie Thames from Spotswood High School in Penn Laird, won first place at the ESU Lexington Branch regional contest at the Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
BV Council Approves Street Abandonment
BV Council Approves Street Abandonment
Buena Vista City Council adopted an ordinance Thursday to abandon a 200-foot section of the 200 block of Poplar Avenue so a private road can be developed to serve two new houses of three that Raymond Holguin plans to build. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Virginia State Parks Recruiting Crew Leaders
Virginia State Parks Recruiting Crew Leaders
Virginia State Parks is currently recruiting crew leaders for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for 2024. Crew leaders will mentor youth by helping them complete trail maintenance, basic construction and beautification of the parks. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Speedway Gets High Marks From Supervisors
Speedway Gets High Marks From Supervisors
Supervisor Dan Lyons gave the Natural Bridge Speedway a grade of Aminus for its improved adherence to the conditions of its special exception permit during the 2023 racing season. 01/23/2024 11:00 PM
Judge Rules Majority of Seized Animals Will Not Be Returned To Zoo
Judge Rules Majority of Seized Animals Will Not Be Returned To Zoo
01/19/2024 04:35 PM
IT Educational Efforts In Region Topic Of Panel Jan. 25
IT Educational Efforts In Region Topic Of Panel Jan. 25
01/18/2024 11:16 AM
Lexington Man Stabbed in Overnight Altercation
Lexington Man Stabbed in Overnight Altercation
01/17/2024 02:49 PM
Not A Snow Day For Many
Not A Snow Day For Many
Employees with Lexington Public Works shovel out the pathways at Hopkins Green Tuesday morning after the first snowfall of the year Monday and Monday night brought several inches of snow to the area. Schools were closed and businesses and governments delayed opening Tuesday. For more on the winter weather and more photos of the snow, see page B10. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo) 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Three Injured In House Fire
Three Injured In House Fire
Two Remain In Hospital 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
New Safe Exchange Zone Offered At LPD
New Safe Exchange Zone Offered At LPD
The Lexington Police Department is offering a Safe Exchange Zone outside of the station, giving a space where people can meet up to conclude sales made online in a safe, well-monitored place. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Rough Day In Fairfield
Rough Day In Fairfield
Multiple Accidents Keep Volunteers Busy 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Zoo Ruling Expected This Week
Zoo Ruling Expected This Week
Testimony in the hearing that will determine whether the 95 animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo in December will be forfeited to the state closed last week. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Government Notices
Government Notices
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Sections 15.2-2204, and the City of Buena Vista Land Development Regulations, notice is given that the City Council of the City of Buena Vista will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the following matters. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Brownsburg Rezoning Moves Ahead
Brownsburg Rezoning Moves Ahead
Resident Wants To Sell Apples From Orchard 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Crime Report
Crime Report
The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office made the following felony arrests over the last two weeks: Ethan Lunsford, 34, of Lexington, on warrants from Botetourt County for one felony count of intercepting an electronic transfer, one felony count of theft of a credit card number, one misdemeanor count of stalking, two misdemeanor counts of petit larceny and eight misdemeanor counts of altering computer data on Jan. 12. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Planners Recommend Against Special Events Venue Permit
Planners Recommend Against Special Events Venue Permit
After listening to concerns of neighbors about potential for noise, litter, lights and traffic, the Rockbridge County Planning Commission voted 3-0 last Wednesday, Jan. 10, to recommend denial of a special exception permit for a special events venue near Fairfield. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Winter Arrives In Rockbridge
Winter Arrives In Rockbridge
Strong winds over the weekend ushered in a strong dose of winter weather in the Rockbridge area this week. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
French Film Series Start Tuesday At VMI
French Film Series Start Tuesday At VMI
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, the Office of Global Education, and the Dean’s Academic Speakers Program at Virginia Military Institute will present three French films this month and next as part of the 2024 Spring Albertine Cinémathèque film series. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
Buena Vista Masonic Leaders
Buena Vista Masonic Leaders
Buena Vista Masonic Lodge held its 152nd annual installation of officers on Jan. 6 in the Buena Vista lodge room. The new officers include (front row, from left) John Mulligan, senior warden; Tim Thorman, Worshipful Master; Steven McNeil, junior warden;(back row) Steven Webb, treasurer; Justin Wiseman, secretary; Craig Lawhorne, chaplain; Robert Agnor, installing officer; and Charles Thorman, senior steward. Masonry is a centuries-old worldwide fraternity of men who cherish ideals of morality, friendship, virtue, and brotherly love, according to a spokesman. They are involved in many local programs and offer scholarships to students from the area. The lodges in Buena Vista, Lexington and Glasgow welcome any inquiries from men who are willing to invest one night a month to pursue these goals. Those interested in Masonry can email Thorman at [email protected]. Also, Lexington’s Mountain City Lodge has a website at mountaincitymasoniclodge.org, and those interested can also access the state website at grandlodgeofvirginia.org. 01/16/2024 11:00 PM
MLK Community Parade 2024
MLK Community Parade 2024
01/15/2024 10:55 AM

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