Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 High Bridge officers installed Jan 8 were elders Linda Wood and Mary Carson Worley (installed and ordained); installed as deacons were Tom Thompson, Jimmy Black and David Tolley.
It was with mixed emotions that Rockbridge Area Community Services bid a fond farewell to two of its long-time team members at the end of 2022: Carol Burke and Wendy Mace.
The Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department recognized two life members at the department’s annual banquet this month, J.C. Rice (left), 44 years with the department, and Roger Bradley, 59 years. (Carolyn Bradley photo)
Approximately 800 community members walked the streets of downtown Lexington in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. This was the seventh annual MLK Community Parade sponsored by the Community Anti-Racism Effort of Rockbridge (CARE). A buzz of enthusiasm echoed throughout the streets as this was the first true MLK parade since 2020. In 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, CARE sponsored a “Stand Up for Justice, Love, and Equality” socially distanced event, and last year the parade was canceled because of a winter storm. Following the parade, area residents were welcomed into Murray Hall at Lexington Presbyterian Church for vegetable soup and hot chocolate, and in commemoration of Dr. King, poems and prose were read by members of the community. (Hope Huger photos)
Howie is a silly and sweet boxer mix. He is approximately 1 year old and weighs 45 pounds. He loves to go for walks and will try to climb into your lap. Visit this delightful boy at the Rockbridge SPCA.
RC JUNIOR attackman John Brooke fires a shot on goal during the Wildcats’ 17-3 loss to Western Albemarle. Brooke scored RC’s first goal and had an assist. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)