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Shorthanded Blues Go 1-2

Shorthanded Blues Go 1-2

With just seven grapplers competing, the Parry Mc-Cluer High School wrestling team defeated Spotswood and lost to Riverheads and Fluvanna County in a quad meet last Wednesday at Riverheads. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Built For Competition

Built For Competition

Forest Nash Crosbie, originally from Rockbridge County, competed at the Mr. America bodybuilding competition in Atlantic City, NJ in October. He took home the bronze medal in the Amateur Tall Classic Physique category. A member of the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team, he showcased onstage what can be achieved as a lifetime vegetarian and natural bodybuilder, and vegan of 8 years. He currently resides in Melbourne, Australia, and works with clients worldwide as a vegan fitness coach and nutrition coach, via his website, forestnash.com.au 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Taylor Takes Three-Legged Stool

Taylor Takes Three-Legged Stool

Cadet ‘Sets A Standard For Excellence’ 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

RCHS Brings Home Awards From State Latin Convention

RCHS Brings Home Awards From State Latin Convention

A group of Rockbridge County High School Latin students traveled to the Richmond Nov. 19-20 to take part in the Virginia Junior Classical League Latin convention. 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

High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Animal Alliance Receives Grants

Animal Alliance Receives Grants

Rockbridge Animal Alliance recently received three grants: a $6,000 grant from Two Mauds, Inc., a $3,000 grant from Washington and Lee Community Grants through the Community Foundation, and a $2,000 grant from Ursula Landsrath Animal Rescue Fund. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Thursday, Dec. 28 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Afterholiday Fun Day, Glasgow Public Library. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Not Too Late To See The Trees

Not Too Late To See The Trees

The Festival of Trees continues to draw visitors to the Natural Bridge State Park this holiday season. This year’s event features 30 trees decorated by local groups and businesses. Area residents have until Sunday to view the trees and vote for their favorites with donations of non-perishable food items for the Natural Bridge/Glasgow Food Pantry or supplies for ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Ongoing Events

Mondays 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Arts In The Baths

Arts In The Baths

Arts in the Baths, the first event of the newly formed North Rockbridge Art League, was held Dec. 9 at the Rockbridge Baths firehouse. Eighteen artists displayed and sold their work. . A large attendance supported the holiday sale of original paintings, fiber arts, stained glass, pottery, woodland sculpture and rock sculpture. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Lexington Parade Winners

Lexington Parade Winners

Main Street Lexington held a reception for the winning entries from this year’s Lexington Christmas Parade Dec. 14 at Heliotrope Brewery. Those attending included (from left) Jaycee Moore, Ryder Moore, Hailey Moore, Jason Moore and Amy Moore from Heritage Woodwork (Best Vehicle); Dee Fix and Summer Clemmer from Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (Best Representation of the “Home for the Holidays” Theme); Jay Sullivan and Jess Sullivan from Boxerwood (Best Performance); and Kathy Ramsey from the National Barrel Horse Association (Best Equestrian). Unable to attend were members of Williams Brothers Tree & Lawn Service (Best Float) and the Rockbridge County High School Marching Wildcats (Best Band). 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Christmas At The Paxton House

Christmas At The Paxton House

Area residents got the chance to tour the historic Paxton House and enjoy bountiful refreshments during the annual open house on Dec. 10. The event (scenes from which can be seen above and below) is sponsored by the Paxton House Historical Society. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Vesuvius

Carolyn Terrell, (540) 649-3828/[email protected] 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Glasgow Garden Club Observes Wreaths Across America Day

Glasgow Garden Club Observes Wreaths Across America Day

On Saturday, Dec. 16, Glasgow Garden Club observed Wreaths Across America Day by placing a wreath at its Blue Star Memorial Marker. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

‘A Christmas Friend’

‘A Christmas Friend’

Rockbridge Christian Academy high school and middle school students presented several skits and a Christmas play entitled “A Christmas Friend” on Dec. 8. The student choir also performed. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

South River Villages Explored In Epilogue

South River Villages Explored In Epilogue

Four villages that thrived along the South River in 19thcentury Rockbridge County — Marlbrook to the north and Midvale, Cornwall and Riverside going south — are explored by the local historian Reed Belden in the latest “Rockbridge Epilogue,” now available online at no charge. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

During Gingerbread Days

During Gingerbread Days

Several children and parents enjoyed a morning of creating gingerbread houses on Dec. 14 at the Glasgow Public Library during its Gingerbread Days event. Among those showing their creativity were Daniel and Julia Chipley. (Carolyn Bradley photo) 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Collierstown

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652 12/26/2023 11:00 PM

Jaycees Conclude Year With Awards

Jaycees Conclude Year With Awards

In the final weeks of 2023, the Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees are looking back on another successful year under the leadership of their 2023 president, Rebecca LeMert. 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

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