A Lexington family stops by Waddell Elementary School for the Chromebook pickup event. Students and families received materials for the first nine weeks at the drive-thru event Sept. 2 and 3, including individual Chromebook laptops to assist with virtual learning. (Harrison M. Branham photo)
As we promised you last week, here are some of the photos of Rockbridge County and Lexington students that were posted on The News-Gazette’s Facebook page last week as part of our annual First Day Faces photo feature.
Historic Lexington Foundation announced on Sept. 6 that it is providing financial assistance to help in the rehabilitation of a Brownsburg area slave dwelling. The structure is on Verdant Acres, the farm of John and Mary Pedersen.
Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Bartley and Williams families, remembering Chantel Williams and infant who both passed away Sunday, Sept. 6. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. A GoFundMe page has been set up by family members to help with burial expenses. Those wishing to donate funds to the family can visit https:// gf.me/u/yw95ah.
High Bridge Presbyterian Church worship service continues each Sunday at 11 a.m. Vesper services continue this Wednesday at 7 p.m. High Bridge resumed Sunday school classes Sunday, Sept. 13, with most classes by Zoom except the adult Bible study.
