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‘Another Great Age of Progress’ Just Ahead

‘Another Great Age of Progress’ Just Ahead

Futurist Speaks At VMI Convocation, Kicking Off New Academic Year 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Carbon Footprint Program At Library Next Monday

Carbon Footprint Program At Library Next Monday

As part of adult programming, the Rockbridge Regional Library will host a presentation about COREworks on Monday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Piovano Room, Lexington branch. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Youthful Faces At The Fair

Youthful Faces At The Fair

Youths of all ages enjoyed the rides and games of the midway at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo last week in Glasgow. The rides and games were provided by Valley Amusements. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

All About Animals

All About Animals

All About Animals 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Not As Easy As It Looks

Not As Easy As It Looks

Saturday’s activities at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo featured some really fun events for children. The Farm Critter Scramble (seen in the photos on this side of the page) allowed children the opportunity to try to corral baby goats, piglets and chickens. The Farm Kid Contest (seen in the three photos at far right), meanwhile, included hay bale and feed sack carrying competitions. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Comfort Care Women’sHealth Presentation At Mt. Carmel

Comfort Care Women’sHealth Presentation At Mt. Carmel

Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church will continue its program, Mondays at Mt. Carmel, on Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation by representatives of Comfort Care Women’s Health, which has clinics in both Lexington and Staunton. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Grace Offers Look At Global Missions

Grace Offers Look At Global Missions

Grace Presbyterian Church will explore how “God’s Grace Saves and Sends” on a global scale, equipping people to share the good news of Gospel throughout the world, in two events on Saturday, Sept. 23. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Library To Host Medicare Program

Library To Host Medicare Program

The Rockbridge Regional Library in Lexington will host Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistive Program (VICAP) certified counselor Kathie Bare on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. for an informational session to help Medicare enrollees understand the differences between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

For Those With Big Appetites

For Those With Big Appetites

The watermelon and pie eating contests were a big hit at the Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo this year. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above left) Aaliyan Marshall and Addie Mines competing in the children’s watermelon eating contest, which Addie won and in which Aaliyan placed second (Aaliyan also won the children’s pie eating contest); children competing in the pie eating contest; Sammy Reesor being congratulated for winning the adult pie eating contest; other adults competing in the pie eating contest; adults tackling the watermelon eating contest; and Thomas Smals (left) and Megan Sheets supervising the children’s watermelon eating contest. Smals is the fair board president and Sheets is the 4-H youth development Extension agent for Rockbridge County. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Memorial Goes Up

Memorial Goes Up

The Gold Star Memorial was installed in Jordans Point Park last week. ABOVE, a member of the installation team from the Woody Williams Foundation, which installs Gold Star Memorials across the country, stands with the completed memorial. AT LEFT, the front of the monument contains images representing the four pillars of the Woody Williams Foundation: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Government Notices

Government Notices

Public Hearing City of Buena Vista 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

County Attorney To Retire Next Year

County Attorney To Retire Next Year

Rockbridge County attorney Vickie Huffman is retiring early next year. Huffman notified the county last week that she plans to retire Feb. 29. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Full Days At The Fair

Full Days At The Fair

Area residents could participate in and enjoy a wide range of activities at last week’s Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo in Glasgow. There were rides, farm animals, a watermelon eating contest, music by such acts as The Pickup Band (second row from bottom, left) and Luke Whittaker (bottom left), a Farm Critter Scramble (at top, center), and art, flower and many other expo exhibits. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Showtime At The Fair

Showtime At The Fair

Showtime At The Fair 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Lexington Eyes Funding For Upcoming Capital Projects

Lexington Eyes Funding For Upcoming Capital Projects

The city of Lexington is looking into financial planning for the next couple of decades in anticipation of a number of large capital projects that are coming up during that time. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

County Buying Raphine Property

County Buying Raphine Property

Site Would Be Used For Development 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

From Knitters With Love

From Knitters With Love

Handcrafted Flowers Given To Local Medical Workers 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Dic mihi solum facta, domina. - J. Veneris

Dic mihi solum facta, domina. - J. Veneris

It’s always my objective to stick to the facts, making observations I think obvious and speculations I think reasonable. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Raising Awareness About Prostate Cancer

Raising Awareness About Prostate Cancer

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, its risk factors, prevention strategies, the importance of early detection, and to generate support for those affected by the disease. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Apple Fest At Farmer’s Market

Apple Fest At Farmer’s Market

The Lexington Farmer’s Market will hold its first Apple Fest on Wednesday, Sept. 20, during the regular market hours of 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

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