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Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers
Skateboard Lessons Draw 42 Campers
The Lexington Police Camp and Greater Rockbridge County Skateboarder Coalition hosted 42 campers at the Lexington Skatepark for free lessons for the campers on July 31. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Government Notices
Government Notices
BUENA VISTA CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING August 17th 2023 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lexington Considers Extending VHC Tax
Lexington Considers Extending VHC Tax
At its July 20 meeting, Lexington City Council voted to hold a public hearing on extending the city’s portion of the Virginia Horse Center’s discretionary lodging tax, explicitly for the purposes of retiring debt that the horse center owes to CornerStone Bank. The hearing will be held at Council’s regular business meeting on Oct. 5. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Modine Donates School Supplies
Modine Donates School Supplies
Buena Vista teachers and staff gather to thank Modine Manufacturing for its donation this week of 150 backpacks, water bottles, and other school supplies for students in preparation for the upcoming school year. This is the first year the local manufacturing company has made this donation. Pictured are (from left) Emma Marcum, Jessica Chittum, Tristan Ayers, Hannah Marcum, Hannah Bouchelle, Madison Mahana, Terri Flint, Gabby Clark, Madison Martin, Jodi Williams, Modine plant manager Mark Niebur, Modine, Lori Garrett, Modine, Brent Secrist, Superintendent Dr. Tony Francis, Karen Sorrells, Canes Cole, Kelly Coleman, Marcie Carte, Hannah Wheeler, Ashley Falls, Tanya Ferree, Peggie Poluikis, Katy Scott, Mary Flowers, Robyn Burch, Victoria Spence, Bryan Loy and Moira Miller. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
United Way Giving Analyzed
United Way Giving Analyzed
Cadets Urge More Email Use 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge
Cadet Researches ‘Servicability’ Of Trail Bridge
The Chessie Nature Trail, which runs along the Maury River from Lexington to Buena Vista, is a mecca to tourists, hikers, bikers, and nature lovers. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
COW Continues To Transform Youths
COW Continues To Transform Youths
The College Orientation Workshop Inc. (COW) program returned to Virginia Military Institute this summer, marking its 37th year of transforming the lives of promising, male, minority high school students. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
The First Morning
The First Morning
Balloons lined the pathway Tuesday as students and their families headed toward Central Elementary for the first day of school. Classes started at Rockbridge County and Buena Vista public schools yesterday, while Buena Vista students began their studies today. For more photos from the first day, see page A2. (Anneliese Schneider photo) 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Officials Urge Action On JLARC Study
Officials Urge Action On JLARC Study
Local school officials are rallying with school officials across the commonwealth to advocate against inadequate state funding. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Learning Co-op Planned In City
Learning Co-op Planned In City
The Lexington City Planning Commission last week held a public hearing on a proposed educational facility on North Lewis Street, with discussion primarily focused around the classification of the facility. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
County Approves Purchase Of EMS Devices
County Approves Purchase Of EMS Devices
A portion of Rockbridge County’s revenue recovery funds from emergency medical service calls is to be used to pay for medical equipment much needed by EMS crews. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
‘The World Is Bigger Than War’
‘The World Is Bigger Than War’
With Families Settled, HUF’s Work Ends 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Making Connections
Making Connections
Junior Police Camp A Big Hit With Kids 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Another School Year Starts
Another School Year Starts
The familiar yellow school buses are making their rounds on Rockbridge area roads this week. Children lugging backpacks are being seen in abundance waiting at bus stops and traipsing along local roads. Motorists are advised to be extra cautious when they encounter the children and yellow buses. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
50 Years Ago 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Another Lesson
Another Lesson
These so called “Thrill Vacations” or “Extreme Adventures,” like the submersible Titan which imploded while diving to the wreck of the Titanic, demonstrate how very fragile life is on Planet Earth. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
W&L Actions ‘Detrimental’ To School, Community
W&L Actions ‘Detrimental’ To School, Community
Aug. 7, 2023 Editor, The News Gazette: Why is it not surprising that the venerable Lexington institution W&L under the “leadership” of President Dudley would take their disdain for Robert E. Lee and his contributions to W&L from the sublime to the ridiculous. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Arlington Confederate Memorial Should Not Be Removed
Arlington Confederate Memorial Should Not Be Removed
Aug. 11, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Arlington National Cemetery is soliciting comments about its plan to remove the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
‘Understand What Trump Is Accused Of And Why It Matters’
‘Understand What Trump Is Accused Of And Why It Matters’
Aug. 10, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A group of everyday Americans, fulfilling their civic duty by serving on a grand jury, reviewed mountains of evidence and determined there was enough proof of wrongdoing to bring four criminal charges against Donald Trump, including conspiracy to defraud our country and impede on our right to vote. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
LSB Welcomes Parents’ Feedback
LSB Welcomes Parents’ Feedback
Aug. 14, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: It is exciting to welcome students and their families back to Lexington City Schools for the 2023-24 academic year! 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
‘Standards’ Of Governing To Blame For Credit Downgrade
‘Standards’ Of Governing To Blame For Credit Downgrade
Aug. 9, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: In his Aug. 8 newsletter, Rep. Cline claimed that Fitch, an American credit rating agency, downgraded the United States credit rating “due to rising government deficits, significant increases to our federal debt, and higher interest rates.” 08/16/2023 12:00 AM

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