Arts & Entertainment

VMI AD Diles Departs For Michigan

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am
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Following a season in which Virginia Military Institute sports teams achieved unprecedented success, Athletic Director Dr. Dave Diles announced Friday that he is leaving to take a similar position in his home state of Michigan.

The Park Is Alive With The Sound Of Music

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am
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Locals enjoy music by the Jason Burke Band at last week’s Friday’s Alive concert in Davidson Park in Lexington. The Charlottesville-based band performed for about 3-and-ahalf hours, with short breaks, playing American and British rock ‘n’ roll songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Attendees enjoyed dancing, relaxing, socializing, food and beverages. The next Friday’s Alive is scheduled for July 30 from 5:30- 9 p.m., with country singer Eric Gress performing. (Claudia Schwab photo)

Share Your Graduation News With Us

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

Is your son or daughter graduating from college this spring? Or is it you with a new degree?

Colorful Sight

Published on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:00am
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A double rainbow appears to provide an arch over U.S. 60 west of Lexington Saturday evening. The quite vivid and brilliant rainbow was seen for miles throughout Lexington, Buena Vista and points in between. It was widely photographed, making many appearances on social media. (Kelly Nye photo)

Free School Supplies Offered At July 31 Event

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

Local churches and organizations are sponsoring a “School Fest” July 31, inviting area families with children in grades K-12 to pick up free school supplies for the coming year.

VESUVIUS

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

Happy birthday to Troy Phillips, Ray Wimer, two special twins, Elizabeth Earhart and Evelyn Richie, and my daughter-in-law, Rhonda Terrell. Also happy anniversary to Chris and Rhonda Terrell and Herman and Evelyn Richie.

HIGH BRIDGE

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

High Bridge Presbyterian Church wishes to thank our sub-pianist, Donna Armentrout, for her July the Fourth prelude last Sunday honoring our veterans with a medley of the armed services songs.

ARNOLDS VALLEY

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

Happy birthday to Naomi Gardner and to St. John’s members Elaine Massie and George Tompkins III, as well as to Faith Baptist Church members Joanne Ellington, Gary Gibson, Bonnie Austin and Ella Thacker. Faith Baptist members Cody and Jennifer Hostetter are celebrating an anniversary.

GLASGOW

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am

The farmers market continues to grow – pun intended. More and more locally grown vegetables can be found there, as well as freeze dried fruits and snacks, fresh eggs, some baked goods, and, of course, lots of arts and crafts. They are open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Campus Kitchen Gets Food Lion Grant

Published on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:00am
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Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee has received $1,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need.

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