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Grants Supporting LCS Projects
Grants Supporting LCS Projects
Weather Labs, Makerspaces Among Initiatives 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Winter Fall Prevention Strategies
Winter Fall Prevention Strategies
Check out these tips to help keep you upright this winter! 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Search Continues For Escaped Cat
Search Continues For Escaped Cat
The search continues for Martin, a cat who escaped from Lexington Pet Place the day after Christmas. 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Help Sought in Search for Missing Cat in Lexington
Help Sought in Search for Missing Cat in Lexington
12/27/2023 03:40 PM
‘You Own Your Own Integrity’
‘You Own Your Own Integrity’
Wins Addresses VMI December Graduates 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Local Leaders Taking Their Leave
Local Leaders Taking Their Leave
As we bid adieu to the year 2023, we are saying goodbye to a number of local government leaders whose terms of office are ending and who have made significant contributions to the Rockbridge area community. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Recent USDA Inspections Found ‘Noncritical’ Issues
Recent USDA Inspections Found ‘Noncritical’ Issues
During last week’s hearing on the animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo, the topic of previous inspections by the USDA was raised by the zoo’s attorney. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
State Presents Case Against Zoo
State Presents Case Against Zoo
The hearing in Lexington/ Rockbridge General District Court on animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo began last week, as the state brought in evidence and experts in an effort demonstrate neglect and abuse by the zoo. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Creating A Safe Space
Creating A Safe Space
New Room Dedicated At BVPD 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Perry Appointed To City School Board
Perry Appointed To City School Board
Brendan Perry is the newest appointee to the Lexington City School Board, thanks to a 5-0 vote at last Thursday’s City Council meeting. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Airport Study Back On Radar For Rockbridge
Airport Study Back On Radar For Rockbridge
EDA Forwards Idea To Board Of Supervisors 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Government Briefs
Government Briefs
Rockbridge 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Government Notices
Government Notices
Notice is hereby given per Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia and Section 808 of the County of Rockbridge Land Development Regulations (the Regulations) that the following public hearings will be held by the Rockbridge County Planning Commission on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at or after 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room in the County Administration Building, 150 South Main Street, Lexington, Virginia 24450 to consider the following applications: 1) Scott and Jessica Andrew, 66 Wind View Lane, Fairfield, VA 24435 have made an application for a special exception permit to develop and operate a special event venue. The properties are owned by Scott and Jessica Andrew (above address) and are located on the east side of Borden Grant Trail (Route 706), east of the intersection of Borden Grant Trail (Route 706),and Jonestown Road (Route 707). The properties are in the Agricultural and General Uses (A-2)Zoning District. Per Section 603.03-24 of the Regulations, Special Events are a use by special exception in the A-2 Zoning District. The properties are further identified as tax map numbers 39-22-B and 39-22-B1 (Total 59.99 ac. – per tax records). The properties are in the South River Magisterial District. This is a continued public hearing from the December 13, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
The 611 Declared A State Landmark
The 611 Declared A State Landmark
The 611 steam locomotive, which began pulling excursions out of Goshen this fall, has been named to the Virginia Landmarks Register. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
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

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