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Martha Campbell, 87, of Fairfield died Sept. 26

Martha Campbell, 87, of Fairfield died Sept. 26

09/28/2023 06:54 PM

Sarah Jane Deacon, 68, of Raphine died Sept. 24

Sarah Jane Deacon, 68, of Raphine died Sept. 24

09/28/2023 02:01 PM

Karen VanNess Turpin, 68, of Lexington died Sept. 25

Karen VanNess Turpin, 68, of Lexington died Sept. 25

09/28/2023 09:15 AM

Betty Jane Taliaferro Hayslett, 96, of Lexington died Sept. 21

Betty Jane Taliaferro Hayslett, 96, of Lexington died Sept. 21

09/27/2023 03:17 PM

Lewis Preston Wallace Jr., 81, of Lexington died Sept. 25

Lewis Preston Wallace Jr., 81, of Lexington died Sept. 25

09/27/2023 02:03 PM

Action Again Urged On Sheridan House

Action Again Urged On Sheridan House

In the quiet Diamond Hill neighborhood, the charred remains of the oncecharming Sheridan House have stood as a persistent eyesore since a fire gutted the building in February of 2016. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

VDOT Site Proposal Goes To Hearing

VDOT Site Proposal Goes To Hearing

Developers Give Update To Council 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Tourism Board Offering Grants For Events

Tourism Board Offering Grants For Events

Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board is offering a sponsorship opportunity for local tourism events in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

I-81 Advisory Committee To Meet At Horse Center

I-81 Advisory Committee To Meet At Horse Center

The Interstate 81 Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in the mezzanine of the Virginia Horse Center. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

THREE GENERATIONS

THREE GENERATIONS

THREE GENERATIONS 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

From Rockbridge to Walt Disney: A W&L Professor Goes to Hollywood

From Rockbridge to Walt Disney: A W&L Professor Goes to Hollywood

For no obvious reason, Washington and Lee University in the mid-20th century produced a number of graduates who became Hollywood screenwriters, and Anne Drake McClung tells their story — focusing on one who went to work for Walt Disney — in the newest online “Rockbridge Epilogue.” 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

First Class At New Center

First Class At New Center

Instructor David Shofstahl (standing) leads the opening session of the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core course, the first class to meet in the new Wilson Workforce Center, operated by Mountain Gateway Community College. The newly renovated facility, which opened last month in the former McCormick building on ForestAve. in Buena Vista, also is offering NCCER Electrical Level 1 and NCCER HVACR Level 1 courses. “Additionally, we are meeting with a group of seven electrical apprentices here on a separate schedule for customized related technical instruction,” notes Shofstahl, who serves as Apprenticeship Coordinator for MGCC. “We have an EPA 608 class scheduled on October 21 and will be scheduling OSHA 10 for construction later in the semester.” Students pictured, clockwise from right: Hunter Ryder, Jeff Hogge, Caden Garrett, James Lipscomb, Austin Boguess, Jeremy White, Dallas Staton, Jayden Richardson, Chris Doerfler, and Syndey Bushnell. For more information, contact Shofstahl at (540) 863-2920 or email [email protected]. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Trout Seeking Second Term As Clerk

Trout Seeking Second Term As Clerk

Michelle Moore Trout is seeking another term as the clerk of court for Rockbridge County and the city of Lexington. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Recognized For Promotions

Recognized For Promotions

Rockbridge County fire and rescue squad workers recognized for recent promotions by the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 11 are (from left) Lt. Patrick Aylor, Lt. Kendall Cline, Lt. Justin Hines and Lt. Shane Watts. With them (far right) is Chief Nathan Ramsey. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

RARO Board Meeting Oct. 4

RARO Board Meeting Oct. 4

The monthly board meeting for the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, starting at noon at Lexington City Hall, second floor meeting room. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats Make Statement

Wildcats Make Statement

RC Sweeps Spotswood, Remains Perfect In Valley 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Broadway Shows Up In Big Win Over RC

Broadway Shows Up In Big Win Over RC

Gobblers Rout Wildcats In Valley Football Match-up 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Predictions

Parry McCluer (3-1) at Fort Chiswell (3-1) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

PM Volleyball Falls To Amherst, Bath

PM Volleyball Falls To Amherst, Bath

Blues Take Chargers To 5 Sets In Pioneer Clash 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

PM, RC Harriers Run At Alleghany

PM, RC Harriers Run At Alleghany

Blues’ Chandler Wins Boys’ 5K, Wildcat Ludtke 3rd In Girls’ Race 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Nothin’ Fancy But Plenty Special

Nothin’ Fancy But Plenty Special

The 21st annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival last weekend once again brought some big names to Glen Maury Park. Among those performing on the opening night, Thursday, were Rhonda Vincent and the Rage (left) and the host band, Nothin’ Fancy (above). The three-day event featured various vendors and drew large crowds. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

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