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DSLCC Suspends Basketball Programs

Published on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:00am

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has suspended fall and winter athletic practice and competition for both men’s and women’s basketball for the 2020-21 season, DSLCC President Dr. John Rainone has announced.

Friday Night Lights Unlikely This Fall

Published on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 12:00am
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The Virginia High School League Executive committee met to discuss the upcoming school year’s sports seasons in a video conference last Wednesday and voted unanimously to delay the start of the season until a decision at its next meeting next Monday, July 27.

High School Fall Sports Decision On Hold Until July 27, Football And Volleyball Unlikely

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 3:57pm

 

High School Teams Resume Practice

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am

As schools wait on a decision on the status of the fall sports season from the Virginia High School League, the Rockbridge County High School football team is beginning conditioning this week. Other fall sports teams at RC and Parry McCluer High School plan to start practicing soon.

Run of the Mill 5K Canceled

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am

The third annual Run of the Mill 5K has been canceled for this year due to concerns for volunteers. Race coordinator John Siegfried said the 5K, originally scheduled to take place on April 18 but postponed to Sept. 5 due to the coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Remembering Another Moment In History

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am
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With protests for racial justice going on around the United States since the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25, a Black 1970 Rockbridge High School graduate reflected last week on how race relations have changed over the last 50 years and how much more work has to be done.

Safety Stressed As W&L Cancels Fall Sports

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am

Washington and Lee University announced on Friday that it will not compete in any athletic competition this fall.

Young Athletes Of The 1970s

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am
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This photo of a Woody’s little league baseball team from the 1970s was submitted by Ollie Drew of Lexington, a member of the team. Anyone who can held identify the other members of the team can call him at 460-5503.

COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Published on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:00am

Washington and Lee University was named the winner of the Virginia Sports Information Directors College Division All-Sports Survey on June 26

NB Speedway Reopens

Published on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

After the first two months of the season were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Natural Bridge Speedway held its summer season opener on Friday, with four races. The speedway was allowed to reopen, with spectators in attendance at up to 50 percent capacity, because the state of Virginia entered Phase III of reopening last Wednesday.

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