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Goodin Named Outstanding Young Virginian By Jaycees
Goodin Named Outstanding Young Virginian By Jaycees
Community Involvement Recognized 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
LFD Recognizes Firefighters, Top Calls
LFD Recognizes Firefighters, Top Calls
Firefighter/EMT Justin Jarvis won the Gene Bare Fireman of the Year award at the Lexington Fire Department’s annual awards banquet on Feb. 11. 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
Former W&L Student Charged With Rape
Former W&L Student Charged With Rape
A former Washington and Lee University freshman is facing two felony charges of sexual assault. 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
‘We Have Outgrown Kling’
‘We Have Outgrown Kling’
Officials Offer Details On Second Grade Move Plan 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
Adviser: County Able To Afford Capital Projects
Adviser: County Able To Afford Capital Projects
Rockbridge County’s financial adviser provided an overview to the Board of Supervisors last week of the feasibility of borrowing up to $23 million for a couple of upcoming major capital projects. 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
Bid To Suppress Evidence In NB Murder Case Fails
Bid To Suppress Evidence In NB Murder Case Fails
Rockbridge County Circuit Court Judge Chris Russell last week overruled a motion to suppress evidence in the second-degree murder trial of Jonathan Watkins. 03/07/2023 11:00 PM
Lexington Council Approves Spotswood Project Permit
Lexington Council Approves Spotswood Project Permit
03/03/2023 11:20 AM
Fitz Acquitted On Arson Charge For Glasgow Fire
Fitz Acquitted On Arson Charge For Glasgow Fire
Man Faces Sentence For Misdemeanor 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
BV Library Discussed
BV Library Discussed
Improved Communication Sought, Pledged 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Dalton Returns To Lead Main Street BV
Dalton Returns To Lead Main Street BV
Main Street Buena Vista has a new executive director. Brooke Dalton, who was born and raised in Buena Vista, began her new job in mid-February. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Campbell Announces Another Run For House
Campbell Announces Another Run For House
Del. Ellen Campbell, having just completed her first session of the General Assembly on Saturday, announced Monday she is a candidate for reelection. Because of redistricting, she will be seeking to represent a newly reconfigured district that includes only a portion of Rockbridge County. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
County Woman Dies After House Fire
County Woman Dies After House Fire
A Rockbridge County woman died following a fire at her house Friday afternoon. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Patriotic Moment
Patriotic Moment
During the opening ceremonies of the Lone Star Rodeo Friday night at the Anderson Coliseum of the Virginia Horse Center, an American flag was unfurled in the darkened arena in a salute to the U.S. armed forces. The theme of this year’s rodeo tour was “God and Country.” Several local riders took part in this year’s rodeo, held over two nights at the VHC. For more photos from the rodeo, see page A7. (Joann Ware photo) 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Getting ‘Caught GreenHanded’ By RACC
Getting ‘Caught GreenHanded’ By RACC
Rockbridge Conservation (RACC) has relaunched “Caught GreenHanded,” a campaign to publicly recognize local businesses, community organizations, and institutions that have taken significant steps to become more energy efficient, reduce waste, or otherwise improve the environmental wellbeing of our community. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Glasgow Distributes Latest ARPA Funds
Glasgow Distributes Latest ARPA Funds
Glasgow Town Council recently approved a distribution of the town’s latest American Relief Plan Act funds. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Study Of Spiders’ Circadian Rhythms Awarded Grant
Study Of Spiders’ Circadian Rhythms Awarded Grant
W&L Professors Part Of Joint Effort By Colleges 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Medicaid Needs Your Current Address
Medicaid Needs Your Current Address
Under normal circumstances, Medicaid beneficiaries’ eligibility for benefits is reviewed and renewed once a year. During the Covid pandemic, this requirement was waived and eligibility was automatically renewed. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Ready For Something New?
Ready For Something New?
Every day of the week you can find something happening at Maury River Senior Services in Buena Vista or the VPAS Lexington Cafe. New activities are starting soon, and ongoing activities have limited spaces available. Check these out and sign up before all the slots are taken! - Western line dancing meets Monday from 11 a.m. until noon at MRSS in Buena Vista. Led by Karen and Tom Whaley, this class welcomes line dancers of all levels of experience, including beginners. Register at vpas.info/recreation or call (540) 261-7474. - Chris Bowring will begin another Tai Chi class on Tuesdays from 1 until 2 p.m. at MRSS. This is a gentle and uncomplicated form of Tai Chi for those with little or no experience. Class size is limited; the session will run from March 14 until April 18. Register at vpas.info/health-and-fitness or call (540) 261-7474. - Yoga Light, led by Holly Richardson, has a few spaces available on Wednesdays from 1:30 until 2:15 p.m. Exercises are done both sitting and standing; the class is held at MRSS. Register at vpas.info/health-and-fitness or call (540) 261-7474. - The Pickers and Singers, MRSS’s longest-running activity, meet Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10 until 11. It is open to anyone 60 or older who likes to play a stringed instrument or sing, or both. Beginners are welcome, and there’s no need to read music or remember the words. Drop by MRSS any Wednesday or Thursday morning to sit in or listen! 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Student’s List Not Deemed A Threat
Student’s List Not Deemed A Threat
School officials at Enderly Heights Elementary School determined there was no active threat to students after a notebook containing a list of students under the heading “Death Note” was found in a classroom last Monday, Feb. 20. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Schofield Named Business Individual Of The Year
Schofield Named Business Individual Of The Year
Diana Schofield was named the Business Individual of the Year at the local chamber of commerce’s 86th annual Dinner Dance and Auction Saturday night. 02/28/2023 11:00 PM
Rockbridge Woman Dies Following House Fire
Rockbridge Woman Dies Following House Fire
02/28/2023 09:22 AM

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