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Covid:ThreeYears, 10,000 Cases Later
Covid:ThreeYears, 10,000 Cases Later
By Joseph Haney 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
City Tree Board Blasts Park Work
City Tree Board Blasts Park Work
By Joseph Haney 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Supervisors Favor Equalizing Car Tax
Supervisors Favor Equalizing Car Tax
By Ed Smith 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
The Cleanup Begins
The Cleanup Begins
The annual Rockbridge Community Cleanup got underway this past Saturday with various groups and individuals tackling roadways in the county. Among those braving the cold was Joanne Baroco, who was among several people working along Old Buena Vista Road. The cleanup continues through Saturday. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
F.S. Kay Renamed Innovation Center
F.S. Kay Renamed Innovation Center
The career and technical education building at Rockbridge County High School, known since its beginning as the Floyd S. Kay Vocational Center, has been renamed the Rockbridge Innovation Center. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
BV Library’s Back, Partly
BV Library’s Back, Partly
By Joseph Haney 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
RCHS News
RCHS News
On March 4, three members of the Educators Rising Club traveled to Deep Run High School to compete in the Educators Rising State Leadership Conference and Competition. Senior Jake Cline placed second in lesson planning and delivery of the arts. Senior Mayliah Hickling placed first in impromptu speaking, and junior Cheyanne Clark placed first in lesson planning and delivery for CTE classes. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Realtors Board Leaders
Realtors Board Leaders
The 2023 Rockbridge Highlands Realtors board of directors, who were installed late last year, include (front row, from left) director Sarah Centorino, Vice President Lori Parker, Association Executive Debbie Conner-Armentrout, (back row) President Kimberly Hostetter, directors Peter Del Vecchio, Mary Beth Harris and Max Ivankov, and Treasurer Michael Lonergan. Not pictured are directors Heather Hamilton and Hunter McClung. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
RCPS Administrators Train In Narcan Use
RCPS Administrators Train In Narcan Use
As the nation continues to face repercussions from the opioid epidemic, local entities are attempting to pick up the pieces whether it’s through using funds from financial settlements with pharmaceutical companies or adopting precautionary procedures. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
School Budget Plan Goes To Supervisors
School Budget Plan Goes To Supervisors
Needs Estimate Includes 7 Percent Pay Increase 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Hospital Earns Gold Seal As Critical Access Facility
Hospital Earns Gold Seal As Critical Access Facility
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Critical Access Hospital Accreditation. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Alice Furgerson, 91, of Lexington died March 15
Alice Furgerson, 91, of Lexington died March 15
03/20/2023 12:21 PM
Scenes From Ireland
Scenes From Ireland
03/17/2023 09:20 AM
Nancy Carol Higgins Clark, 82, of Lexington died March 15
Nancy Carol Higgins Clark, 82, of Lexington died March 15
03/16/2023 09:09 AM
Driver's License Services At DMVs Not Available March 18
Driver's License Services At DMVs Not Available March 18
03/15/2023 02:22 PM
HUF Plans Community Dinner
HUF Plans Community Dinner
Hosting Ukrainian Families is planning a major fundraising event for April 15 – that’s also a thank-you to the community from the families themselves. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Localities Receive Funds From Opioid Settlements
Localities Receive Funds From Opioid Settlements
The three Rockbridge area jurisdictions recently passed resolutions to participate in the second wave of settlements from litigation against numerous opioid supply chain defendants. The settlements are part of a nationwide lawsuit against distributors and manufacturers of opioids. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Community Table Taking Its Table Into Community
Community Table Taking Its Table Into Community
The Community Table for the Rockbridge Area, in collaboration with Rockbridge Area Transportation and Carilion Clinic, is partnering to serve meals in more locations throughout the greater Rockbridge area. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
‘You Stand On Their Shoulders’
‘You Stand On Their Shoulders’
Speakers Remind LDMS Students Of School’s History At Assembly 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Outdoor Recreation Workshops Readied
Outdoor Recreation Workshops Readied
Buena Vista was recently selected for participation in a national program promoting outdoor recreation as an economic development pursuit. Implementation begins next month when a planning assistance team comes to town to hold community workshops for local residents and stakeholders. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
No Change To Tax Plan
No Change To Tax Plan
Supervisors Sticking With Equalized Rate 03/15/2023 12:00 AM

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