RODNEY JORDAN, owner and operator of Rock HavenTurf Specialties, drives on the newTahoma 31 Bermudagrass onTuesday of last week at PM’s Bobby Williams Field. Thanks to donations, the bermudagrass was installed over the last few months and will be ready for use for the upcoming football season. (Jonathan Schwab photo)
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Over the past few months, Parry McCluer High School has had several upgrades to its athletic fields and facilities, which athletes and fans will be able to start enjoying this fall.
The most notable...
SERVERS provide food to those attending the 2019 Palmer Ice Cream Supper, the last time this event was held before this coming Saturday. (N-G file photo)
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In a sure sign that life is returning to normal, the Palmer Ice Cream Supper is back. Aficionados of homemade ice cream will have eight flavors to choose from when the Effinger Ruritan Club presents...
THE DEFENDANT in the South River Market explosion case, Phillip Ray Westmoreland (right), sits beside his attorney, Robert Dean, during a break in the jury selection process Monday. (Bronson Winslow photo)
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By Bronson Winslow The prosecution and the defense outlined their cases Tuesday morning as the trial for the man accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly 2019 South River...
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The Vista Links golf course has a new owner.
A real estate transaction that transpired remotely, directed from a closing company in Charlotte, N.C., transferred ownership for two tracts of land – the...
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From synchronized Latin International Ballroom dance and dancerillusionists to a 1960s-style musical and a multitude of art exhibits, the 2022-23 schedule at the Lenfest Center for the Arts is full...
News
PARTICIPANTS in the Walker Program who attended training sessions at the Mountain Gateway Community College Rockbridge Regional Center this summer with Culinary Arts program head Mike Lund, Olaniyan Cash, Melissa Wooding, Latonya Douglas and Gabrielle Cash. Not pictured was Murdina McIntosh.
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Five entrepreneurs who are launching new businesses in the Rockbridge area participated in a summer training course at the Mountain Gateway Community College Rockbridge Regional Center’s kitchen with Culinary Arts program head Mike Lund as the...
Sports
COMPRISING THE RC volleyball team are (seated, from left) Nala Shearer, Lexie Polly, Jaden McCoy, McKenzie Burch, Rebekah Allen, (standing) assistant coach Graceon Armstrong, head coach Kassidy Beagan, Lily Clark, Mackenzie McCormick, Sophie Vaught, Maddie Dahl, Jada Hamilton, Sophia Perlozzo, Mackenzie Gladfelter and assistant coach Jaden Harrison.
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With a new head coach leading the way and eight players returning, the Rockbridge County High School volleyball team is hoping to build on its success of the past few years.
A new era begins under Kassidy Beagan, known as Kassidy Hopkins during her...
Arts & Entertainment
08/17/2022 - 12:00am
With the summer coming to a close and the restrictions imposed by the pandemic relaxing – at least for now – the Valley Program for Aging Services and Maury River Senior Services have scheduled new offerings for those 60 and older.
VPAS Cafes
The...
Obituaries
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Gregory Sullivan Lynn, 71, passed away on Aug. 14, 2022. Greg, a life-long resident of Buena Vista, was surrounded by his family as he gently slipped into the arms of Jesus.
He was the son of Ike and Mildred Lynn. In addition to his parents, he...
