Fifty years ago, the Lexington and Parry McCluer high school football teams, both undefeated at the time, played a very intense game that would be talked about for many years.
It may be summer, but the Rockbridge Christmas Basket organizers are already in planning mode for helping neighbors in need during the holiday season across Rockbridge County. Starting on Sunday, Aug. 1, RCB will hold its second virtual “Christmas in August” fundraiser.
The George C. Marshall Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will host its annual Veteran Support Golf Tournament at the Lexington Golf and Country Club on Friday, Sept. 10. Proceeds will support special service projects and scholarships for local veterans and their families. Support also goes to two junior ROTC programs in Lynchburg, senior ROTC programs locally, the Virginia Veteran and Family Support program and local organizations that support veterans.
With the growing popularity of field hockey, Southern Virginia University head coach Camille Lamb decided to start a clinic for youths to learn the sport this summer.
Quinlan Justo of Natural Bridge Station proudly displays the three medals he won two weeks ago at the American Freestyle Karate Tournament of Champions in Lynchburg. Competing in three divisions, Quinlan won first place in the Kata division, second place in the Fighting division, and fifth place in the Novice Forms division. He is 8 years old and has been studying karate for the past two years at Garrett’s School of Karate in Buena Vista. Standing with Quinlan is his instructor, Kyoshi Steve Garrett, owner and head instructor of the school.
The Rockbridge County High School football team will be working with the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization to hold a youth football clinic at the high school on Monday, July 26 and Tuesday, July 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
