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Farm Credit Distributes Dividends

Farm Credit Distributes Dividends

The Lexington branch of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a customer-owned financial cooperative that supports rural communities and agriculture, announced it paid just over $700,000 in cash to their customer-owners in the form of a patronage dividend. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Barbie Hay Bale Display Nets State Award

Barbie Hay Bale Display Nets State Award

The Rockbridge County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recently entered the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2023 hay bale decorating contest. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

SPCA Working With Campbell On Va. Animal Cruelty List Bill

SPCA Working With Campbell On Va. Animal Cruelty List Bill

Del. Ellen Campbell, District 36, is sponsoring a bill that will establish an Animal Cruelty List in Virginia. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Flying Into VMI

Flying Into VMI

Virginia Military Institute hosted a UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 “Red Dogs” out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, recently. Naval ROTC cadets and staff members were given an opportunity to examine it, as well as take rides above Lexington. (VMI photo by Lexie West) 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home.

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home.

12/22/2023 01:01 PM

State Presents Its Case Against Zoo In Rockbridge Court

State Presents Its Case Against Zoo In Rockbridge Court

12/21/2023 12:25 PM

Ellestad Again Interim Glasgow Town Manager

Ellestad Again Interim Glasgow Town Manager

Glasgow is once again looking for a new town manager. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Christmas At VMI

Christmas At VMI

Cadets, VMI faculty and staff, and local community members (above) sing Christmas carols by candlelight in Memorial Hall last Tuesday night. The candlelight service followed the annual Carols in the Courtyard, led by the Glee Club and directed by Col. John Brodie (at left). (VMI photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin) 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Special Events Venue Draws Concerns

Special Events Venue Draws Concerns

County Hearing On Proposal Continued 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Brownsburg Remembers Barnes

Brownsburg Remembers Barnes

Bench Dedicated To Village Leader 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Equine Educator Next VHC CEO

Equine Educator Next VHC CEO

Stephen Shank has been appointed to be the new CEO of the Virginia Horse Center Foundation early next year. He will officially take the reins of the horse center March 26, succeeding Glenn Petty, who has held the post since May of 2021. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Federal Motion To Delay Zoo Hearing Fails

Federal Motion To Delay Zoo Hearing Fails

Forfeiture Hearing Today In District Court 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

A Progress Report

A Progress Report

I wrote last August about the financial challenges that newspapers face, and particularly about how The News-Gazette might begin to evolve to a new business model, incorporating elements of philanthropic support for our news gathering and reporting efforts. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

When Hay is Limited

When Hay is Limited

Last week, this column covered the lingering effects of drought and the reality that many Rockbridge farmers are short on hay. The points covered last week were: 1.) If a round bale cost $50 per bale but the livestock stomp-on and soil 30% of it, it means the hay actually cost $70 per bale; 2.) If a round bale costs around $70 it is likely purchased grain or grain-byproduct is a less expensive alternative to feeding hay alone; and 3.) Grazing livestock have a fiber requirement and that fiber requirement can be met if they are presented daily with an amount of fiber equivalent to a little less than 1% of bodyweight (12 pounds for a 1,200pound cow). 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Shopping With Cops

Shopping With Cops

Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 31 sponsored the annual Cops N Kids Christmas shopping spree at Walmart earlier this month for several qualifying area children. Law enforcement officers from all over the Rockbridge area escorted children through the store, allowing them to choose their own presents with FOP-sponsored donations. Among the scenes were Chris Wheeler, the SSO at Enderly Heights, assisting Laine Day (above) and Terry Martin with the Buena Vista Sheriff’s Office helping Joshua Hinkle. (Mary Woodson photos) 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

New Building To House W&L Health Center

New Building To House W&L Health Center

Center Will Be Located Near Stadium 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Charges Certified In Break-in Cases

Charges Certified In Break-in Cases

Following a preliminary hearing in Lexington General District Court last week, several charges against a Natural Bridge man have been certified to a Rockbridge County Circuit Court grand jury. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Government Briefs

Government Briefs

Rockbridge 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Future Dog Park Site?

Future Dog Park Site?

A proposal for a dog park on city-owned land between McCorkle Drive and the U.S. 11 bypass was made to Lexington City Council during a work session this past Thursday. Patrick Madigan and Thomas Wagner of the city’s Public Works Department made a presentation on a conceptual plan to develop the dog park on a long, narrow .2-acre strip of land. Preliminary cost estimates for the project, eyed for the spring of 2024, were estimated at $54,240. The project would include a 48-inch-high split-rail fence with wire fabric, posts and dual gates, signage, riprap around a slope and an adjacent paved parking lot. The consensus of Council was to have staff develop more detailed plans. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

Federal Judge Won't Intervene In State Case Concerning NB Zoo

Federal Judge Won't Intervene In State Case Concerning NB Zoo

12/19/2023 02:32 PM

By Candlelight at VMI

By Candlelight at VMI

12/14/2023 01:00 PM

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