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ESU To Sponsor Shakespeare Competition

ESU To Sponsor Shakespeare Competition

The Lexington Branch of the English speaking Union (ESU) is sponsoring the 2024 National Shakespeare Competition. The competition will be held on Jan. 13, 2024, at Blackfriar’s Theater in Staunton. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Clothes Closet Open Saturday

Clothes Closet Open Saturday

The Rosa Harris Memorial Clothing Closet in the downstairs fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Lexington, will be open on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Government Notices

Government Notices

413 Carruthers Street, Lexington 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Man Killed Outside His Vehicle On I-81

Man Killed Outside His Vehicle On I-81

A Midlothian man was killed in an interstate accident in northern Rockbridge County that stalled traffic for hours last Saturday evening. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Spectacle 2023

Show artistic director Stephanie Hodde leads the whole cast in a raucous rumpus during Boxerwood’s Spectacle 2023, “A Wild Notion,” on Sunday. The outdoor theatrical event, last held at Boxerwood in 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

‘All In’ Funds To Expand Tutoring Efforts In County

‘All In’ Funds To Expand Tutoring Efforts In County

Rockbridge County Public Schools is working on allocating funds received through Governor Youngkin’s All In initiative. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Cordon Named New SVU President

Cordon Named New SVU President

By unanimous vote, Southern Virginia University’s board of trustees has installed Bonnie H. Cordon as the university’s 10th president. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Planners Say Nay To Solar Arrays

Planners Say Nay To Solar Arrays

Projects Proposed In Raphine, NB 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Share The Air In Lexington

Share The Air In Lexington

Student-led Campaign Leads To New Signs In Public Spaces 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Attempted Carjacking Leads To I-81 Pursuit

Attempted Carjacking Leads To I-81 Pursuit

A New York man faces multiple charges following a multi-county pursuit along Interstate 81 on Wednesday, Oct. 11, that ended with a crash in northern Rockbridge County. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Book Battle At Lylburn Downing

Book Battle At Lylburn Downing

“I know it when I see it,” the oft-quoted comment from Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart to describe obscene material that he felt should not be available in the public square, is an apt phrase to explain why individual perception is the basis for objections people tend to make when seeking to have certain books pulled from the shelves of school or public libraries. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

10/18/2023 12:00 AM

What’s Going On At W&L

What’s Going On At W&L

First it was the questionable removal of the plaques noting Robert E. Lee’s horse Traveler once resided in the stable, now garage, of the former home of Robert E. Lee and now home of the president of Washington and Lee University. Followed by the removing of the plaque about Traveller’s history on his grave with a cheap pet cemetery plaque with only Traveler’s name and birth and death. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Whitesell

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I write to strongly encourage our neighbors and friends in Rockbridge County to vote for Missy Whitesell for Rockbridge County treasurer on Nov. 7. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Head

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: As our state senator, Chris Head has represented the 17th District in the House of Delegates since 2012. He currently serves as vice chairman of the House on Health, Welfare and Institutions. He also serves on the committees on Commerce and Energy, Privileges and Elections. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Clark

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I have had the privilege of getting to know Michele Clark as a professional and as a member in the community. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Burant

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am writing in support of Kathy Burant as a representative for the Natural Bridge District on the Rockbridge County School Board. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Harris

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Virginia Republicans are running scared on the issue of access to abortion care in the commonwealth. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Ayers

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would like to encourage the voters of the Buffalo District to support Leslie Ayers by casting your votes for her to have another term as a member of our Board of Supervisors. I have known and worked for Leslie and her husband for many years and I can attest they both are genuinely kind and care about the people in our district. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Ojure

Oct. 12, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

‘Take Your Vote Seriously’

‘Take Your Vote Seriously’

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I was shocked that local Democrats chose a recent college graduate to be their state senator candidate. I know very little of Jade Harris, but I do know that she has very little experience in government. In fact, she has limited experience in any career. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

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