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STACEY HENDERSON

STACEY HENDERSON

Stacey Cash Henderson, 60, of Natural Bridge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2023. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

MYRTLE SELLERS

Myrtle Craft Sellers, 93, of Lexington died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Kendal Nursing Home. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Six Rockbridge Girls Laxers All-State

Six Rockbridge Girls Laxers All-State

Six Rockbridge County High School girls lacrosse were named all-state last week, following the Wildcats’ third consecutive Region 4D championship and their third consecutive trip to the Class 4 state semifinals. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Blues’ Postseason Honors Announced

Blues’ Postseason Honors Announced

Six Parry McCluer High School baseball players received all-district honors earlier this month, while two PM baseball players and five PM softball players were awarded allregion honors last week. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Blues Host 7-on-7 Tourney

Blues Host 7-on-7 Tourney

The Parry McCluer High School football team, under the direction of first-year head coach Jeremiah Brockenbrough (at near right, holding papers), played host for a 7-on-7 tournament last Wednesday at Camden Field in Buena Vista. The Blues were the only Class 1 school there, competing against larger schools Alleghany, James River and Staunton. BrockenbroughsaidtheBlues “played really well to be the smallest school there,” losing close games to Alleghany and James River. Also helping guide the Blues was assistant coach Zack Flower (below), touching elbows with a Staunton player. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Brads, 81, of Buena Vista died June 20

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Brads, 81, of Buena Vista died June 20

06/20/2023 03:52 PM

Stacey Cash Henderson, 60, of Natural Bridge died June 17

Stacey Cash Henderson, 60, of Natural Bridge died June 17

06/20/2023 10:54 AM

Hayslette Appointed To Lexington School Board

Hayslette Appointed To Lexington School Board

06/16/2023 03:31 PM

Jonathan K. Patterson given life sentence on murder charge

Jonathan K. Patterson given life sentence on murder charge

06/16/2023 03:12 PM

Myrtle Craft Sellers, 93, of Lexington died June 14

Myrtle Craft Sellers, 93, of Lexington died June 14

06/16/2023 02:57 PM

Raphine Carnival Underway

Raphine Carnival Underway

06/16/2023 02:40 PM

Sadler Delivers Memorial Day Speech

Sadler Delivers Memorial Day Speech

06/14/2023 11:37 AM

Boys School Pauses After Six Years

Boys School Pauses After Six Years

BCBS Not Seeing Growth In Program 06/14/2023 12:00 AM 1

Juneteenth Events Slated In Lexington, Glasgow

Juneteenth Events Slated In Lexington, Glasgow

Juneteenth celebrations are once again planned in Lexington and Glasgow this year. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Hickling Receives Pleasants Scholarship

Hickling Receives Pleasants Scholarship

Maliyah Hickling, a graduating senior at the Rockbridge County High School, was this year’s recipient of the Jacqueline Corbin Pleasants Democratic Scholarship. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Kendal Earns Workplace Excellence Award

Kendal Earns Workplace Excellence Award

Kendal at Lexington is the 2023 recipient of the Virginia LeadingAge Workplace Excellence Award. This award recognizes a community that demonstrates investment in its staff and the workplace environment for the delivery of quality care and services. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Speaking On Memorial Day

Speaking On Memorial Day

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col Woody Sadler, past district governor of Rotary District 7570, served as the guest speaker at the Memorial Day Ceremony in Marion, N.C., sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marion, N.C. In his speech, Sadler talked about his experiences during the Vietnam War, including fighting during the Tet offensive and escorting 81 dead Marines via helicopter on the first leg of their final journey home. His full speech can be found on The News-Gazette’s website. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

PM’s Schley Signs With Ferrum

PM’s Schley Signs With Ferrum

Brenan Schley, who graduated from Parry McCluer High School last month, recently signed his letter of intent to play Division III football for Ferrum College. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Eight Wildcats Head To Next Level

Eight Wildcats Head To Next Level

Eight members of the Rockbridge County High School Class of 2023 committed to compete at the collegiate level at the school’s Spring Signing Day on Wednesday, May 10. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

Timely Topics

Hay making equipment has been busy for some weeks due in part to a spate of dry weather favorable for drying newly mowed hay. Harvesting hay is a centuries-old rite of summer revolutionized by mechanization. Escalating costs of replacement equipment, parts, and fuel in recent years prompt me to return this topic. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

And They’re Off

And They’re Off

Carrying on a tradition that started at the former Rockbridge Middle School, faculty and staff at Maury River Middle School used checkerboard racing flags to send their students off into the summer on the last day of school on May 25. At least one student paused to get his yearbook signed as he left. (Hope Huger photos) 06/14/2023 12:00 AM

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