The plight of women in an impoverished country halfway across the globe hit a little closer to Lexington last month. That’s when local musician and poet Sarah Helms partnered with
The third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Mountain View Elementary, along with their teachers and principal, presented the holiday musical “The Grumps of Ring-A-Ding Town” last week. Among the scenes were
Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a visit to the Natural Bridge Volunteer Fire Department this past Saturday. ABOVE, Olivia Ferguson sits on Santa’s lap while sister Ella Ferguson gets a
Tickets for Washington and Lee University’s Mock Convention went on sale Monday. Tickets are being given out on a first-come, first-serve basis and are $150 for complete access to every
Adding to the corps of volunteers who support the local Extension office, Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners in January will again offer a course to the public. Master Gardener volunteers are
The fourth annual festival of trees is taking place now at the Natural Bridge State Park welcome center until Jan. 1. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite tree
Nobody remembers when the annual Christmas Luncheon began, but the leaders of Buena Vista Rotary Club say it was nearly 40 years ago based on the tenure of some of
Last Wednesday at the Rockbridge Regional Library, a special holiday sock snowman-making workshop was held in the Piovano Room. ABOVE, Vera Barnhardt (in front left), 6, of Rockbridge County concentrates
Lexington Presbyterian Church has special services and events planned for the rest of December. Organist William McCorkle will continue the “Music at Noon” concert series today, Wednesday, Dec. 18, with
Grace Episcopal Church will celebrate the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The service will be followed with hot cider, pumpkin bread, and
