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RARA Marks 50 Years

RARA Marks 50 Years

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated 50 years of providing assistance to needy families in the community Saturday. Rain had been in the forecast, but the sun came out for the event. In this picture volunteer Sandra Hayslette prepares a sno-cone for two young attendees. For more photos of this event, see page 4. (Joann Ware photo) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Hope House Makes Pitch

Hope House Makes Pitch

Drug Recovery Project Seeks Area Support 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Blue Ridge Y Responds To Concerns

Blue Ridge Y Responds To Concerns

Local Y Employee Resigns 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Bunting Visits For Ceremony

Bunting Visits For Ceremony

Former Virginia Military Institute superintendent Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting III greets a guest at a ceremony last month recognizing his recent contributions to VMI’s archives. Twenty-six containers of Bunting’s papers, ranging from his time as a VMI cadet in the 1960s through 2020, were donated to VMI. Bunting served as VMI’s superintendent from 1995 to 2003 and oversaw the school’s transition to coeducation. For the story on his papers and his visit to Lexington, see page B7. (VMI photo by Lexie West) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Highway Marker OK’d For Green Book Sites

Highway Marker OK’d For Green Book Sites

A new state historical marker has been approved for downtown Lexington. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Government Notices

Government Notices

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Walton New Kling Principal

Walton New Kling Principal

Veteran Educator Joins Division 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Talk On Marshall’s Friends To Highlight Open House

Talk On Marshall’s Friends To Highlight Open House

The George C. Marshall Foundation will host its annual community open house in honor of the 59th anniversary of the dedication of its building in Lexington on Sunday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. at its building on VMI post. Activities include tours of the library and archives, artifact show-and-tell, games, door prizes, and refreshments. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

RARA Celebration

RARA Celebration

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated its 50th anniversary this past Saturday at its headquarters at the Piovano building on Spotswood Drive. A tasty assortment of nibbles was provided by Ladles & Linens. Pronto served up sfogliatelle and cannoli for dessert. Beer was supplied by Devils Backbone and wine by Sassaia. Datz Us Ramblers were on hand for musical entertainment and activities such as face painting and a bounce house were available for the children in attendance. The organization provides food through its Neighborhood Grocery (formerly known as the food pantry) and offers assistance for people who are struggling to pay their bills. (Joann Ware photos) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Carroll Named City Attorney For Lexington

Carroll Named City Attorney For Lexington

As of April 20, Jeremy Carroll is no longer Lexington’s interim city attorney, as City Council voted to appoint him to the role of city attorney. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Planners Propose Lot Width Change

Planners Propose Lot Width Change

Issue Arose During Echelon Discussion 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Wallace Praised As She Retires From RACS

Wallace Praised As She Retires From RACS

Rose Wallace retired from the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board Feb. 28 after 15 years of service. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Lexington School Board Considers Nutritional Policies

Lexington School Board Considers Nutritional Policies

Lexington City Schools is ensuring that students have access to nutritional resources as the School Board considers two updated nutritional policies. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Taylor Sentenced In Shooting Incident

Taylor Sentenced In Shooting Incident

Tracey Taylor, 47, of Buena Vista was sentenced in Buena Vista Circuit Court last Thursday, receiving a sentence of nine years for two felony charges, with all but 14 months suspended. She also received fines for a pair of misdemeanor convictions. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM

Role Models Remembered

Role Models Remembered

Baseball Field Named For Mace 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

SRO Program Gets High Marks In Survey

SRO Program Gets High Marks In Survey

Earlier this month, Lexington City Schools administered a survey to employees, parents and students of the LCS community to measure the success of the school resource officer program that began in October. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Honoring Sacrifices

Honoring Sacrifices

Gold Star Memorial Effort Led By Student 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

YMCA Talks Ended

YMCA Talks Ended

04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Government Briefs

Government Briefs

Rockbridge 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

AFCEA Chapter Offering IT Scholarships

AFCEA Chapter Offering IT Scholarships

Community Cyber Day May 13 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

Youngkin To Speak At VMI Graduation

Youngkin To Speak At VMI Graduation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will address the Virginia Military Institute’s graduating class of 2023 at the school’s commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in Cameron Hall. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

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