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Hardy Wins Medals

Hardy Wins Medals

Lexington resident Ken Hardy earned three medals at the National Veterans Golden Age Games held May 22-24 in Des Moines, Iowa. Hardy’s best event was the long jump, which he won with a leap of 11 feet, 1 inch, setting a record for his age group. Hardy, 75, earned silver medals in both the 50-meter backstroke and the 50-meter sprint and placed sixth in the 1500-meter race walk. The NVGAG is an annual, national competition open to U.S. military veterans over the age of 55. Next year, the NVGAG will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

‘Century’s Witness’ Wins Book Award

‘Century’s Witness’ Wins Book Award

Biography Written By Area Resident 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, June 21 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Fiddlin’And Pickin’

Fiddlin’And Pickin’

Fiddlin’And Pickin’ 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Celebrating Juneteenth In Glasgow

Celebrating Juneteenth In Glasgow

Glasgow residents celebrated Juneteenth this past Friday and Saturday, at the James E. Thompson Sr. Community Center. Events kicked off on Friday evening with a Rockbridge Historical Society presentation and showing of the film “Green Book.” As part of the opening ceremonies on Saturday afternoon, a parade of community members carrying Pan-African flags processed into the old auditorium of the former Glasgow School. AT TOP LEFT, Keshia Harwill, her 9-monthold daughter Aylah and Dontae Kelly enter the auditorium. MIDDLE ROW LEFT, Deacon Larry Hartwill of Union Baptist Church, who gave the prayer at the beginning of the celebration Saturday, shares a laugh with Jerry Thompson, son of James Thompson Sr. MIDDLE ROW CENTER, Mayor Paul Williams addresses the crowd. MIDDLE ROW RIGHT, Morgan Kelly reads from a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. AT LEFT, free concessions were available from the school’s old cafeteria. (Joann Ware photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

More Music At Grace Episcopal

More Music At Grace Episcopal

Three concerts are scheduled in upcoming weeks as part of the “Music on the Courtyard” series at Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St. in Lexington. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Vacation With The News-Gazette

Vacation With The News-Gazette

It’s summer! It’s vacation time! 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Gardner Graduates From Virginia Tech

Gardner Graduates From Virginia Tech

Josh Gardner, son of Dr. Richard and Naomi Gardner and son-in-law of Roger Brown and the late Wanda Foster, graduated summa cum laude on May 13 from Virginia Tech with a bachelor of science degree in materials science and engineering. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Government Briefs

Government Briefs

LGBTQ+ Students’ Security Addressed 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Glasgow

Wow, what a storm that rolled into town on Friday afternoon! Wind, rain and hail, downed trees, or tree limbs, moved outbuildings and even the porta-john at the Farmers Market moved about 4 feet. Most of the damage was located on Kanawha and Virginia streets and down towards the river. I only heard of one household being without power for awhile, which is amazing. I didn’t hear of any injuries due to the downed trees. The Randy Smith home on Virginia Street had a tree fall on part of his place. Members of the fire department went door to door checking on folks. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Surprise Visitors

Surprise Visitors

On Thursday, June 15, children at St. Patrick Catholic Church’s vacation Bible achool, “Stellar,” welcomed two visitors, Luna, a Fainting Goat, and Blueberry Cream, a LaMancha goat, courtesy of parishioners Val Lund and Fritz Fleming. They were the week’s surprise “God Sightings,” illustrating that all creatures, great and small, reflect the goodness and the light of the Lord. (Kathleen Nowacki-Correia photo) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Parade Night In Raphine

Parade Night In Raphine

A huge crowd turned out for the annual Raphine Volunteer Fire Department’s parade Friday evening. The parade featured lots of fire and rescue vehicles, floats representing local churches, other vehicles of all ages and descriptions, horses, politicians, a majorette and drum unit – and even puppies. (Mary Woodson photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Planners Recommend Brownsburg Rezoning

Planners Recommend Brownsburg Rezoning

Couple Proposes Short-term Rental In House 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

BV Schools Receive Laura Bush Grants

BV Schools Receive Laura Bush Grants

Kling Elementary School and Enderly Heights Elementary School will both receive $5,000 through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

RHS Class Of 1983

RHS Class Of 1983

RHS Class Of 1983 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

For Memorial Day

For Memorial Day

For Memorial Day 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Fourteen Retiring From County Schools

Fourteen Retiring From County Schools

Fourteen retiring employees were acknowledged at this month’s Rockbridge County School Board meeting. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Government Briefs

Government Briefs

ARPA Purchases Approved 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Rockbridge Recovery’s ‘Let’s Rock’ Saturday

Rockbridge Recovery’s ‘Let’s Rock’ Saturday

Fundraiser Includes Bands, Guest Speakers, Cruise-in 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Goshen Beach Party To Benefit Residents

Goshen Beach Party To Benefit Residents

Second Annual Event Saturday 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Carnival Nights In Raphine

Carnival Nights In Raphine

The weather was perfect and the crowds were large for the annual Raphine Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival last week. There were plenty of rides, games, music and food, including barbecue chicken dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. Helping to serve the chicken dinners was (in photo at bottom right, in foreground) Gertrude Shull. Among those playing the dime toss game (in photo at bottom left) was Kayden Ruley. (Mary Woodson photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

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