Arts & Entertainment

Celtic Tides Featured In Small Business Spotlight

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Celtic Tides has been selected for Qurate Retail Group’s Small Business Spotlight, a partnership with the National Retail Federation Foundation to help 20 small businesses navigate the unprecedented turmoil created by the pandemic.

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Thanking The Truck Drivers

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Approximately 25 Ford Mustangs – and one 1955 Chevy Bel Air – traveled from Staunton Saturday to White’s Travel Center in Raphine. Members of the Valley Unlimited Mustangs car club parked their cars and displayed signs thanking the truck drivers for in an event called “Keeping America Rolling.” The event allowed the members to display their wellcared-for vehicles and also show their appreciation for the truckers who spend so many hours on the road delivering needed supplies. (Joann Ware photos)

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Memorial Day 2020

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

The traditional Memorial Day service at Courthouse Square in Lexington could not be held this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but representatives of the George C. Marshall Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and the Rockbridge Area Hospice did gather for a brief wreath-laying ceremony Monday morning. Participating in the event were (in top photo, from left) Susan Bedell, director of counseling services for Rockbridge Area Hospice; Tasha Walsh, RAH executive director; Rich Hastings, retired U.S. Navy commander, representing MOAA; and George Jurand, retired U.S. Navy captain, also with MOAA. The actual wreath-layings can be seen in the photos below. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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Effinger Ruritans Award Scholarship

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

The Effinger Ruritan Club has announced the award of its 2020 scholarship to Tristan Ayers of the South Buffalo area in Rockbridge County.

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VESUVIUS

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

This past week Madeline Marsh, daughter of Dr. Rob Marsh, had surgery on her spine at UVA. She is now at a rehab center in Charlottesville. Please keep this young lady in prayer.

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Chittum Graduates From King’s College

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Morgan B. Chittum, from Lexington, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism, culture and society from The King’s College.

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HIGH BRIDGE

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Special thanks to our church deacons who spent several hours recently cleaning up our church grounds. Thanks also to Joanna Lotts who has made several hundred face masks for members, neighbors, clubs and many others, and also to Tam Tolley who has also made masks for members and friends.

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Meet The RCHS Academic Leaders

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Rockbridge County High School valedictorian Aili Waller has always been a “history and humanities” person over math and science.

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LEXINGTON CONNECTION

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Several weeks ago, I posted info about the Juneteenth art contest June 5-30. I hope that all those participating are enjoying working on your creations. If you are finished, please drop off your entries at Project Horizon, 120 Varner Lane no later than June 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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On Her Way

Published on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:00am

Rockbridge County High School graduate Hailey Moore waves to well-wishers Friday night along the parade route from the high school to Hull’s Drive-In, where the graduates and their families were able to watch their “virtual graduation” on the big screen. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)