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From Ground Zero

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

The Ground Zero Flag Team, traveling by motorcycle, paid a visit to the Lexington Fire Department Wednesday, Sept. 14, just days after the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The team carries with them a 3-foot-by-5foot American flag that was flown at the site of the World Trade Center in the weeks following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. In a ceremony outside the firehouse, LFD members raised the flag above the firehouse where it would remain for nine minutes and 11 seconds while those attending the ceremony observed a moment of silence (seen in photo above). After the event, fire department and local and state police vehicles escorted the motorcyclists to the Interstate 64 interchange north of Lexington as they headed to their next destination in Beckley, W.Va. “The LFD was honored to be able to host this event to remember those who gave their lives on 9/11 and those who have passed since from related diseases,” said Lexington Fire Chief Ty Dickerson. (Claudia Schwab photos)

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‘Sewn Seeds’ Heads Quilt Winners

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Over 50 Quilts Entered In Fair Show

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Latina Fest

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Latina Fest, sponsored by Project Horizon and El Muchacho Alegre, brought out a large crowd to Jordans Point Park Saturday. The free event featured a soccer tournament, games for kids, Latin food trucks, beer garden and music. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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RAHC Receives Quality Leader Award

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Center Also Recognized With Other U.S. Awards

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Community Learning Center At MRMS Continues With Grant

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Rockbridge County Public Schools received notification on Sept. 8 that it has been awarded a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to continue the center at Maury River Middle School with Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce as its co-applicant.

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Timely Topics

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease of deer, elk and moose. The disease is caused by an abnormal infectious protein called a prion. Prions are transmitted to uninfected deer directly through saliva, feces and urine shed by infected deer and theoretically as a result of soil contaminated with prions. The potential impacts of CWD to the white-tailed deer populations of Virginia are a serious concern, though the disease has not been shown to pose a health risk to humans or domestic animals. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) leads Virginia’s CWD surveillance and management efforts and relies on assistance from hunters, taxidermists, processors, other agencies, and private citizens to implement surveillance and management strategies.

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Spreading A Message – And Hope

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Prior to the start of the walk, Sheriff Steve Funkhouser, after welcoming everyone to the event, introduces Kim Shaw, executive director of Rockbridge Area Community Services, and BreAnne Rogers, prevention services program manager for RACS. The purpose of events such as Saturday’s walk is to “shift perception, spread hope and share vital information to people impacted by suicide.” (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

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St. Patrick Announces Plans For 150th Anniversary Events

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Beginning this fall, and culminating in June 2023, Saint Patrick Catholic Church will commemorate its 150th anniversary with a lineup of special events, including two speaker series, “Christ Within Us” and “Theology on the Town,” that will feature nationally recognized speakers discussing diverse topics at multiple venues.

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Arnolds Valley

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 karyn.gardner1985@gmail.com

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Murat

Published on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 12:00am

Next Sunday, worship service will be held in the church park at Oxford Presbyterian Church. Afterwards a picnic will also take place in the park with hot dogs prepared by Jimmy Knick on a special grill. Drinks will be furnished. Please bring a covered dish and a chair.