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In Memory

Betty H .Watts 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Helping Hands

Freedom Food Festival Raises Nearly $34,000 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

New Disciplinary Guidelines In County Schools This Year

New Disciplinary Guidelines In County Schools This Year

As Rockbridge County students head back to school this year, they will be under a new set of disciplinary guidelines. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Hearing Set On Bonds For Renovations

Hearing Set On Bonds For Renovations

The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors on Monday scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 11 to consider approval of a resolution authorizing a Virginia Public School Authority bond issuance this fall to finance the renovations/expansion construction project of the Rockbridge Innovation Center. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

MGCC Opens Temporary Center

MGCC Opens Temporary Center

Dr. John J. Rainone, president of Mountain Gateway Community College, cuts the ribbon Tuesday for MGCC’s temporary Workforce Development Center in the McCormick building at 2045 Forest Ave. in Buena Vista, which will welcome students on Monday. Among those joining him for the ceremony were Buena Vista City Manager Jason Tyree, Lexington City Council member Marylin Alexander, County Administrator Spencer Suter, Skip Ramsey of Ramsey Real Estate, William “Billy” Oulds with technical services at MGCC, and Tony McFaddin, member of MGCC’s local board and treasurer for the Rockbridge Odd Fellows Society, on whose behalf he presented a $10,000 donation. This facility will serve as MGCC’s manufacturing and workforce training center while construction continues on the Wilson Workforce Development Center, in the former Courtesy Ford Dealership building, which is expected to open to students in 2025. (Anneliese Schneider photo) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Rowsey Signs With German Team

Rowsey Signs With German Team

After playing professional basketball in the NBA G League, Lexington’s Andrew Rowsey has returned to Germany. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Shorthanded RC Golfers Step Up

Shorthanded RC Golfers Step Up

Tanner Leads Wildcats As Leader McCoy Battles Injury 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

SVU Hires Two Head Coaches

SVU Hires Two Head Coaches

Southern Virginia University hired two new coaches last week, naming Trace Bevell as its men’s basketball coach last Tuesday before tappbing Olivia Cope as its women’s lacrosse coach last Wednesday. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Kerrs Creek

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Arnolds Valley

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected] 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Murat

Evelyn Ayers, 540-463-2727 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Vesuvius

Carolyn Terrell, (540) 649-3828/[email protected] 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Public Input Sought On Branding Project

Public Input Sought On Branding Project

Rockbridge County has launched a new public input survey and is asking for participation from residents, businesses and members of nearby communities to give their feedback on the county’s new branding project. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

RCHS Food Pantry Program Recognized

RCHS Food Pantry Program Recognized

Project Receives Honorable Mention In State Contest 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

THE THREE UKRAINIAN

THE THREE UKRAINIAN

THE THREE UKRAINIAN families and HUF volunteers visit Rosanne Facciolo (center) at her home to thank her for her support throughout the year 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

VOLODYMYR ODEMCHUK

VOLODYMYR ODEMCHUK

VOLODYMYR ODEMCHUK 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Helping Hands

LPD Thanks Supporters Of Summer Camp Program 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

Ongoing Events

Wednesday,Aug. 16 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

SPCA Pet Of The Week

SPCA Pet Of The Week

“Buggs” is one of MANY cute kittens we have here at the Rockbridge SPCA. He is approximately 10 weeks old and shares a room with Bonkers, Bogo and Brett. Visit all the delightful felines at the Rockbridge SPCA, where the adoption fee on each cat or dog is just $25. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

At LPD’s Back To School Celebration

At LPD’s Back To School Celebration

The Lexington Police Department, in partnership with the Lexington Police Foundation, held a back to school event at Richardson Park Saturday. TOP LEFT, there were several bounce houses for the children, including this “Pirates of the Caribbean” themed one. TOP RIGHT, Officer J. Clark and Cpl. Ricardo Haston hand out backpacks to the children in attendance. ABOVE LEFT, Cpl. Shain Hartbarger grills hot dogs and hamburgers for the crowd. ABOVE RIGHT, in addition to the grilled meats, Kenney’s provided trays of chicken, macaroni salad and baked beans. AT IMMEDIATE RIGHT, face painting was a popular activity at the event. AT FAR RIGHT, Lt. Cherie Padgett helps two youngsters with their condiment selection. (Joann Ware photos) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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