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Forest Service Implements Fire Restrictions
Forest Service Implements Fire Restrictions
11/09/2023 12:05 PM
Ayers, Ojure, Whitesell Apparent Winners In Election
Ayers, Ojure, Whitesell Apparent Winners In Election
11/09/2023 11:27 AM
Drone Mapping Workshop
Drone Mapping Workshop
Two-day virtual workshops are scheduled to take place on the Virginia Tech campus that will prepare participants with the knowledge necessary to take the FAA Remote Knowledge Aircraft Test (aka Part 107). Participants are provided with an overview of federal regulations and best flight operational strategies and safety. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Broadband’s Elusive Last Miles
Broadband’s Elusive Last Miles
“Broadband’s last mile is always the most expensive,” said Del. Terry Austin at the Oct. 25 candidates forum held by the chamber of commerce. “It can cost up to $40,000 per household to get the last mile. It’s made it practically unaffordable for a lot of localities.” 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Campus Locked Down After Threat
Campus Locked Down After Threat
Students and staff at Washington and Lee University were under a shelter-in-place order for nearly four hours last Wednesday while police swept the school, following a potential threat to campus. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
The Final Whistle
The Final Whistle
The Final Whistle 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
On Election Day
On Election Day
Tyson Cooper (center), who was running unopposed for Buena Vista mayor, was among the candidates greeting voters as they entered the Municipal Building to vote Tuesday. Because of an early deadline and the uncertainty of when results would be available, The News-Gazette did not attempt to provide election results in today’s issue. The results will be posted online at www.thenews-gazette.com and appear in next week’s issue. (Anneliese Schneider photo) 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
BV Seeks New Grant For Wilson Center
BV Seeks New Grant For Wilson Center
Buena Vista is applying for a $930,000 Industrial Revitalization Funds grant to go toward construction of Mountain Gateway Community College’s Wilson Workforce Center. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Man Sentenced In Rape Case
Man Sentenced In Rape Case
Shawn Michael White, 30, pled no contest to charges of rape, object sexual penetration and sodomy in Buena Vista Circuit Court on Oct. 10. He was indicted on the charges by a grand jury on April 3, which occurred between Nov. 22, 2022 and Jan. 2, 2023. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Government Briefs
Government Briefs
Rockbridge 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Government Briefs
Government Briefs
Buena Vista 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Government Notices
Government Notices
CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION OF MAXMARK HOMES LLC AND WEATHERBURN HOLDINGS LLC PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEATHERBURN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THORNHILL ROAD AND CHAMBERLAIN LOOP IN LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Crime Report
Crime Report
The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office made the following felony arrests over the past two weeks: Summer Leigh Vance, 43, of Buena Vista, for one count of making threats to burn on Nov. 1. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Lexington Adopts New Financial, Debt Policies
Lexington Adopts New Financial, Debt Policies
Lexington City Council last Thursday unanimously approved several amendments to the city’s financial and debt policies, including some recommended by Davenport & Company, a financial advisory group based in Richmond that is helping the city plan for financing future capital projects. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
All Open-air Burning Banned In Rockbridge
All Open-air Burning Banned In Rockbridge
In light of the persistent dry conditions, Rockbridge County has initiated a ban on all open-air burning, effective this past Monday, Nov. 6. 11/07/2023 11:00 PM
Greensville Correctional Facility Under Lockdown
Greensville Correctional Facility Under Lockdown
11/03/2023 03:40 PM
Shelter In Place Lifted At W&L
Shelter In Place Lifted At W&L
11/01/2023 04:45 PM
NASA Recruiting Event At MGCC
NASA Recruiting Event At MGCC
Representatives from the NASA Langley Research Center will be at Mountain Gateway Community College’s Moomaw Center in Clifton Forge on Monday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
‘A Lifelong Learning Process’
‘A Lifelong Learning Process’
Returning To Where It Began, Musician Recalls Career 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
BVSB Approves All In VA Funding Allocations
BVSB Approves All In VA Funding Allocations
The Buena Vista School Board last Thursday evening approved the distribution of the new state funds that the division is receiving from Governor Younkin’s All In VA initiative. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM
Marijuana, Solar Arrays Topics At Chamber Forum
Marijuana, Solar Arrays Topics At Chamber Forum
The six candidates running in reconfigured districts of the General Assembly who would represent the Rockbridge area have contrasting views on marijuana laws. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

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