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Helen Simmons of Florida died Oct. 15

Helen Simmons of Florida died Oct. 15

10/18/2023 01:38 PM

Lt. Col. Robert J. "Bob" Driver Jr. died Oct. 28

Lt. Col. Robert J. "Bob" Driver Jr. died Oct. 28

10/18/2023 01:32 PM

RC-Spotswood Football Game Moved Up To Thursday

RC-Spotswood Football Game Moved Up To Thursday

10/18/2023 12:05 PM

‘Grateful For Grandparents’

‘Grateful For Grandparents’

Mountain View Elementary School recently held a “Grateful for Grandparents” event. The cafeteria staff served biscuits and gravy to over 60 grandparents that visited MVES for breakfast. Grandchildren met grandparents in the cafeteria to enjoy an extended breakfast as a way to thank them for being a special part of the MVES community. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

In Support Of Israel

In Support Of Israel

Washington and Lee University students have placed small Israeliflags on Stemmons Plaza in front of Leyburn Library in a show of support for Israeli following the recent Hamas attack on Israel. (Darryl Woodson photo) 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Balanced Blues Blast Rockets

Balanced Blues Blast Rockets

Balanced Blues Blast Rockets 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Prediction

Altavista (5-2) at Parry McCluer (5-2) WHEN: 7 p.m. on Friday WHERE: Bobby Williams Field in Buena Vista. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

RC Harriers Win In Page

RC Harriers Win In Page

Spangler, Ludtke Pace Wildcats In Three-Team Meet 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Chandlers Lead Blues

Chandlers Lead Blues

PM Boys Place Ninth Of 31 Teams 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

VMI Wins Rivalry Game

VMI Wins Rivalry Game

VMI Wins Rivalry Game 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Blues Sweep Highland

Blues Sweep Highland

PM Netters Improve To 6-2 In Pioneer 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Prediction

Rockbridge County (0-7) at Spotswood (7-1) WHEN: 7 p.m. on Friday WHERE: Spotswood High School in Penn Laird LAST YEAR: The Wildcats suffered a 25-20 loss in a rollercoaster of a Valley District opener at Spotswood. The Trailblazers scored the winning touchdown when Elliott Brown completed a pass to Nicholas Sheets, who ran away from defenders for a 65-yard TD with 2:05 left. Brown passed for 166 yards, while Ryane Dean scored two TDs for Spotswood. Scoring one TD each for the Wildcats were Clay Irvine, Andreas Poindexter and Daronde’ Stores. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 291-2629 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

RARO And VMI Hold Fall Baseball Academy

RARO And VMI Hold Fall Baseball Academy

Coaches talk to players during the Oct. 2 session of the six-week Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization fall baseball academy, during which RARO staff members and volunteers teamed up with members of the Virginia Military Institute baseball coaching staff at Fox Field. The coaches pictured, all from VMI, are pitching coach Alex Crosby (far left), director of player development Zach Woolard (back to camera), head coach Sam Roberts (red shirt) and assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Ray Noe (far right). The players’ ages ranged from 7 to 12. It was the first year running this program, which RARO program coordinator Brian Smith said was “a huge success,” and RARO and VMI hope to make this a yearly program. (Brian Smith photo) 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Summer Grad

Carlie Danielle Watterson of Fairfield graduated from Rockbridge County High School on July 11 during a summer graduation ceremony. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field. She is the daughter of Joey and Tonia Watterson of Fairfield. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

VDOF Urges Caution During Fall Fire Season

VDOF Urges Caution During Fall Fire Season

The Virginia Department of Forestry is reminding everyone that the fall fire season has arrived. From now through November, residents should be extra careful when burning yard debris, or enjoying a campfire or backyard fire pit. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Master Deputy Commissioner

Master Deputy Commissioner

Chief Deputy Elizabeth “Beth” Armstrong, an employee in the Lexington Commissioner of the Revenue’s office since December 2017, has received designation of Master Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue in the commonwealth of Virginia. She completed all the educational requirements necessary under the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Association Career Development Program which is administered by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service through the University of Virginia. The Master designation demonstrates the advance knowledge, competency, and professional accomplishment of commissioners and deputies. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Vacationing In Glacier

Vacationing In Glacier

Ron Ginder took a copy of his News-Gazette with him as he hiked around Many Glacier Lake in Glacier National Park, Montana, this past June. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Educating Students About Vaping

Educating Students About Vaping

County Schools Expand Efforts 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Celebrate Recovery Group Launched Here

Celebrate Recovery Group Launched Here

In a bid to provide a supportive and transformative environment for individuals dealing with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups, Rockbridge Community Church of the Nazarene has initiated the Rockbridge Celebrate Recovery Group. This program aims to offer solace and recovery opportunities for those facing various challenges, including addiction, anxiety, and life’s struggles. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Cline Meets With College Leaders

Cline Meets With College Leaders

Congressman Ben Cline Monday hosted his annual higher education roundtable at Southern Virginia University with higher education leaders from across Virginia’s Sixth District to hear directly from them and discuss ways to make higher education more affordable for every family and ensure access to opportunities that fit students’ needs best. Cline was joined by Southern Virginia University Provost Dr. James Lambert, Washington and Lee University President William Dudley, Mary Baldwin University President Dr. Jeffrey Stein, Roanoke College President Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. John Downey, and Radford University Carilion President Dr. Bret Danilowicz. “With more than 20 colleges and universities within Virginia’s Sixth District, we need to do the hard work of finding solutions to improve student performance, boost post-graduation job placement and keep tuition affordable,” Cline said after the event. “It was great to be with so many higher education leaders in Buena Vista today to hear their ideas and share my actions to ensure affordability and opportunity for students.” 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

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