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High Over The Park

High Over The Park

Fireworks lit up the night sky over Glen Maury Park last Tuesday night as the local Fourth of July events came to an end. The fireworks followed a concert at the park that evening by the Party Crashers Band. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins) 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Biking On The Fourth

Biking On The Fourth

Jimmy Southers’ patriotic 1953 tow truck helped lead the way for the 38th annual Children’s Bike Parade in downtown Lexington on the Fourth of July. Once again, hundreds of children, family members – and dogs – headed down Main Street on their way to the W&L corral parking lot for free hot dogs and drinks. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Area Students Earn Degree At W&L

Area Students Earn Degree At W&L

The following local students received a degree from Washington and Lee University on May 25. Commencement ceremonies for 453 Washington and Lee seniors were held on the university’s historic front lawn. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Enjoying Freedom Food – After The Rain

Enjoying Freedom Food – After The Rain

Not just one, but two storms, preceded the third Freedom Food Festival in downtown Lexington on July 3. Those setting up for the event, including volunteers at the Natural Bridge State Park/CHEFS Catering booth (above) gathered under the tents, and tried to keep the water from bringing the tents down. After the second storm, though, the skies cleared, tables were cleaned off and thousands descended upon Main Street for the event. Among those serving up food were volunteers in the Southern Inn/Connections Plus Healthcare + Hospice food booth (below left). The first of three musical acts to take the stage that day was Matt Koziol (at right). (Mary Woodson photos) 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

First Local Chiari Walk Planned For September

First Local Chiari Walk Planned For September

Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the area’s inaugural Conquer Chiari Walk Across America event Sept. 23 at the Rockbridge County High School track. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Lightning Likely Cause Of July 3 House Fire

Lightning Likely Cause Of July 3 House Fire

Lightening is believed to be the cause of a house fire in Lexington, as well as an outbuilding fire in Buena Vista, on Monday afternoon, July 3. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Lexington Presbyterian Church 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Rising Zion To Celebrate 150 Years

Rising Zion To Celebrate 150 Years

Rising Zion Baptist Church will celebrate its homecoming and 150th church anniversary on Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

College Graduates

College Graduates

Alia Clements of Buena Vista graduated with a bachelor of science degree in professional studies from Bob Jones University May 5. -Catarina Casey of Lexington graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in psychology from the College of Charleston. -The following Lexington residents graduated from the College of William & Mary: Sarah Carrington, bachelor of arts; Katherine Hentz, bachelor of arts; Alexander Levengood, bachelor of arts; Caroline McCain, bachelor of science. The following area residents graduated from James Madison University in May. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Pick-Up Band At Boxerwood

Pick-Up Band At Boxerwood

The Pick-Up Band makes its debut on the Boxerwood stage this Friday evening, July 14, from 6:30 to 8 as part of the nature center’s Music in the Garden summer concert series. The five-piece group plays rock and country music. Band members include Phil Holstein on lead and rhythm guitar; Rocky Smith on bass guitar; John Good on percussion; Kenton Kody on guitars, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin; and Gloria Lewayne performing lead vocals. Admission is free for Boxerwood members, $5 per person for nonmembers. Children (under age 18) and parking are free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Meals can also be purchased from a food truck parked in the field. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

TIMELY TOPICS

Fall Vegetable Gardening Seminar 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

School Bus Reunion

School Bus Reunion

A group of former “kids” who rode the bus to the old Highland Belle School gathered at Kerrs Creek Baptist Church on May 22 to share memories and good food. The reunion was organized by Dean Knick and Terrall Teaford. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Recalling Powell’s ‘Masterful Compromise’

Recalling Powell’s ‘Masterful Compromise’

Forty-five years ago this summer, a divided U.S. Supreme Court, in a ruling authored by Associate Justice Lewis F. Powell – a distinguished alumnus of Washington and Lee University – held that colleges and universities could consider race as one factor among others in admissions decisions. This was the law of the land until two weeks ago, when the court ruled that race could no longer be considered in determining which students are admitted. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Wham!

According to a recent article in The New York Times, cottage cheese, the lumpy dairy product embraced by my mother’s generation as a necessary component of any reducing diet, is enjoying a bump in popularity. This is due in part to members of the online platform TikTok pairing it with yellow mustard to create a healthy alternative to calorie-laden dips containing either sour cream, cream cheese or both. 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

FOR A CAREER SERVING STUDENTS

FOR A CAREER SERVING STUDENTS

Brian Crockett Receives Award From Athletic Directors Association 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Southern Inn Restaurant Closes

Southern Inn Restaurant Closes

Space To Be Used For Special Events 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

A Lesson In Rocks And Quarries

A Lesson In Rocks And Quarries

Virginia Science Teachers Tour Barger’s Quarry 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Diversity Remains Goal At Local Colleges

Diversity Remains Goal At Local Colleges

Schools Respond To Court Ruling 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

FOOD, FIREWORKS AND MUSIC

FOOD, FIREWORKS AND MUSIC

Multiple Events Cap Off Holiday Weekend 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

Mounted Unit Still Riding Forward

Mounted Unit Still Riding Forward

LPD Continues Fundraising, Training 07/12/2023 12:00 AM

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