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A Rockbridge First

A Rockbridge First

The first-ever Conquer Chiari Walk was held this past Saturday at the Rockbridge County High School track. Unfortunately the foul weather from Tropical Storm Ophelia kept walkers away, but people did turn up to buy raffle tickets from several area businesses including Cattleman’s Market, Walkabout Outfitter and Sugar MapleTrading Company. ABOVE, Laurie Moore (left), organizer of the event, poses with two other local Chiarians, Janet Burke and Cassandra “Cassi” Mohler. AT IMMEDIATE LEFT, brothers Josh and John Moore take a stroll around the track. BELOW, raffle items are displayed under the tent. Even with a low attendance, the event raised $2,529 for Chiari research. (Joann Ware photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Former Space Force Chief To Give Talk

Former Space Force Chief To Give Talk

Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, the first and former chief of Space Operations in the newest military service, the United States Space Force (USSF), will be the guest speaker at a dinner hosted by the Scott Van Cleef Chapter of the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) and the VMI Arnold Air Society John P. Jumper Squadron. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

New Market Tour To Aid Wreaths Effort

New Market Tour To Aid Wreaths Effort

Area residents are invited to join historians Sarah Kay Bierle and Jon Tracey at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park for a fundraiser battlefield tour to support Wreaths Across America on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Vesuvius Day At Emory

Vesuvius Day At Emory

While most vendors bagged trying to set up during Vesuvius Heritage Day Saturday because of the rain, there were plenty of food and yard sale items available at Emory United Methodist Church. AT LEFT, Ray Shipman and Joe Campbell cook up country ham and eggs for a delicious breakfast sandwich, while (below) volunteers get the sandwiches ready for costumers. AT BOTTOM LEFT, area residents check out the wide array of baked goods. Barbecue chicken would come later in the day courtesy of the South River Volunteer Fire Department. (Mary Woodson photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Homecoming At Mt. Olivet

Homecoming At Mt. Olivet

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming this Sunday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist

Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist

First Baptist Church in Lexington celebrated the 156th anniversary of the church and the fifth anniversary of Pastor McKinley Williams Sunday. The celebration was highlighted by honoring the memories of the late Doris Porterfield, Mary Lewis and Elvia Brooks with commemorative church windows. Members of each family spoke highly of the church and their deceased loved one. Following the service Sunday, a luncheon was held in the fellowship hall catered by chef John Stallard and Chef’s Catering. Among the scenes Sunday were (clockwise from above left) Amber Henderson checking out the window dedicated to her great-grandmother, Mrs. Porterfield; Bernard Butler after unveiling the window dedicated to Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Lewis; the Rev. McKinley Williams giving the message from the book of Nehemiah, entitled “Rebuilding Broken Walls”; Bea Johnson in the serving line at the anniversary luncheon; and Pastor Williams cutting the anniversary cake with help from Gayle Porterfield and Washington and Lee student Ewunik McCarthy. (Claudia Schwab photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Completed

Accessory Dwelling Units Draft Completed

After several months of work, the Lexington Planning Commission has completed a final draft of an ordinance that would allow accessory dwelling units in detached structures within city limits, spending time in their Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 meetings finalizing the details of the ordinance. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Retiring Professor Enlightened, Entertained Cadets

Retiring Professor Enlightened, Entertained Cadets

Riester Steps Down After 29 Years 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Kastner New Director Of Emergency Management At VMI

Kastner New Director Of Emergency Management At VMI

Retired Army National Guard Col. Paul Kastner has joined Virginia Military Institute as the new director of emergency management, following the retirement of the former director, James L. “Jay” Williams Jr. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter Receives Recognition For Excellence

VMI’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter Receives Recognition For Excellence

Virginia Military Institute’s Omicron Kappa Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an honor chapter for its outstanding activities in academic year 2022-23, an award that was bestowed to only 12 chapters nationwide in 2023. This is the first time in the chapter’s 30-year history that VMI has earned this distinction, and Dr. Sabrina Laroussi, faculty adviser to the chapter, and associate professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, was instrumental in earning this award for her student group. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Parsons Golf Tournament Held In Powhatan

Parsons Golf Tournament Held In Powhatan

The 48th annual Parsons Family Golf opening ceremonies commenced on June 22 at the Lodge at The Foundry Golf Club in Powhatan. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Fairfield High Reunion

Fairfield High Reunion

The Fairfield High School class of 1959 held its reunion Sept. 8 at Quaker Steak and Lube. Lee Berkstresser welcomed everyone and gave a short talk on members who were absent. A social hour was enjoyed, followed by a meal. Pictured are (first row, from left) Phyllis Seamon Wray, Connie Lilley Mamon, Elizabeth Snyder (teacher), Elizabeth Hite McKemy, Jim Dedrick (back row, from left) Howard Carr, Dora Ramsey Shipman, the Rev Doug Sterrett, Helen Burch Watts, Lee Berkstresser, Ruth Lilley Peterson, Carol Hite Harlow, Roy Coffey, Walter Sorrells and Dorothy Wines Dudley. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Government Notices

Government Notices

CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Latino Celebration

Latino Celebration

A large crowd turned out for the annual Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista Latino Festival at Brewbaker Field in Lexington Sunday. The all-day event included a soccer tournament, a DJ and dance floor and lots of good food. The event was sponsored by Project Horizon, El Muchado Alegre and Gonzales Concrete. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Arlington Confederate Memorial May Be Moved To New Market

Arlington Confederate Memorial May Be Moved To New Market

The New Market battlefield may soon become the home to a Confederate monument currently located in the Arlington National Cemetery. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

‘A Symbol Of Resilience’

‘A Symbol Of Resilience’

‘A Symbol Of Resilience’ 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Pulled Library Book Stirs Debate

Pulled Library Book Stirs Debate

The Lexington School Board is facing controversy over a book recently pulled from Lylburn Downing Middle School’s library. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Paxton Left Mark On Community

Paxton Left Mark On Community

Longtime Editor Helped Create HLF, Kendal 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

09/27/2023 12:00 AM

United Way Donations Make A Difference

United Way Donations Make A Difference

As it does at the beginning of each autumn, the United Way of Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista has launched its annual fundraising campaign, a campaign that has become ever more crucial in the lives of many of our neighbors. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

2,169 Times

“The public, you know, thinks that a man on a newspaper is valued because he knows what to write, but the truth is, he holds his job because he ordinarily knows what not to write.” - Isaac Erwin Avery, city editor, Charlotte Observer (19001904) Simple recording of history as it happens, with a minimum of hyperbolic or vitriolic opinion and spin control, occurs less and less these days. What a renegade figure skater ate for breakfast has become front page news, relegating the reporting of the public record to the inside pages of the newspaper and the latter half of the network news broadcast. We seem to have become absorbed and fascinated by tragedy, intrigue and soap opera behavior, as though another misfortune might somehow elevate us from the oft-times humdrum rhythms of our individual lives. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

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