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Published on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00am

The Collierstown United Methodist Women presented a special mission recognition pin to Margaret Wade on Sunday, July 25, during the morning worship hour. The award presentation was made by Delores Rhodenizer. She described Margaret Wade as a woman whose life is focused on and exemplifies acts of mission to the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Wade is the niece of the late Dora Armstong Clark, a local missionary, who served in the Congo and later continued to work as a nurse at Stonewall Jackson Hospital upon returning to the United States.

Community Bible Study Classes Starting

Published on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00am

The Community Bible Study (CBS) is currently enrolling for the upcoming class year.

VBS Calendar

Published on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00am

Buena Vista Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Sets Homecoming

Published on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 12:00am

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Irish Creek, will be holding a homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 15, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Tractors On Parade, And Display

Published on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
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Over 30 tractors and their drivers participated in the annual tractor ride in Rockbridge and Augusta counties Saturday, starting and finishing at the South River Volunteer Fire Department’s carnival grounds, where these photos were taken. The tractor ride is sponsored by the Western Augusta Steam and Gas Association and this year followed the same route the tractors took 13 years ago. When they returned to Fairfield, the participants enjoyed a meal courtesy of the fire department while their tractors remained on display for the community to see. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

For The Best Fit

Published on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am
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Editor’s note: The following story was written by Eric Moore, with Virginia Military Institute’s communications and marketing team.

‘The Nose Knows’ Latest W&L Podcast

Published on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00am

The latest episode of “W&L After Class: The Lifelong Learning Podcast” features a conversation with Tyler Lorig, professor emeritus of cognitive and behavioral science, who has spent his career studying the olfactory system.

Free Haircuts Offered To School Aged Children

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am

To ensure that all children can start the school year off right with a new hair style, a local cosmetologist in the Rockbridge area will be providing free backto-school haircuts for children ages 4 to 17 on Aug. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Hopkins Green.

Local Residents Graduate From W&L

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am

The 444 Washington and Lee University students who graduated in commencement ceremonies on Wilson Field May 27 including the following Lexington area residents:

Dabney Offering CDL Courses This Fall

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is hosting several Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) and (CDL-B) courses this fall, with the classroom portion held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every month through December.

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