Fri, 09/29/2023 - 9:09pm
Friday - Today was declared Will Harris Day by the mayor of Goshen, Tom McCraw, as the famed 611 steam engine pulled its first passengers on a trial run for the new Goshen to Staunton fall excursions...
PETER SHANER (center), inducted for his two-sport career in golf and tennis, chats with RC assistant principal Scott Fleshman as Cathy Carlock, Shaner’s aunt, and Steve Grist admire the Hall of Fame plaque. (All photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins)
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00am
The seven new members of the Rockbridge County High School Athletic Hall of Fame represent a multitude of sports and a twodecade span of class years.
But one theme was prevalent from the remarks that...
THE GOLD STAR Memorial is unveiled at Jordans Point Park Sunday afternoon. At far left is Washington and Lee University senior Jaden Keuhner, who spearheaded the effort to bring a Gold Star Memorial to Lexington. (Anneliese Schneider photo)
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00am
Lexington’s own Gold Star Memorial, located in Jordans Point Park, was officially unveiled Sunday, which was, appropriately, Gold Star Family Day.
The monument commemorates those who have lost a...
THE CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL in Arlington National Cemetery would be moved to the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park if the Department of the Army approves the relocation and funding is made available. (photo courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery)
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00am
The New Market battlefield may soon become the home to a Confederate monument currently located in the Arlington National Cemetery.
The Virginia Military Institute board of visitors voted Sept. 13 to...
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 12:00am
The 21st annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival last weekend once again brought some big names to Glen Maury Park. Among those performing on the opening night, Thursday, were Rhonda Vincent and the...
News
09/29/2023 - 9:09pm
Friday - Today was declared Will Harris Day by the mayor of Goshen, Tom McCraw, as the famed 611 steam engine pulled its first passengers on a trial run for the new Goshen to Staunton fall excursions.
Hundreds of local government officials, members...
Sports
10/03/2023 - 9:27pm
Tuesday, Oct. 3 -- Both local high school volleyball teams picked up district wins at home, as Rockbridge County swept Broadway and Parry McCluer fended off Narrows 3-1.
In Lexington, the Wildcats (17-1, 7-0 Valley) cruised to a 25-7, 25-8, 25-9...
Arts & Entertainment
09/27/2023 - 12:00am
Shorter days and cooler breezes serve as a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner. For the board members of Rockbridge Christmas Baskets (RCB), planning for a successful 2023 packing day is already well underway.
This volunteer-run...
Obituaries
10/03/2023 - 9:00am
Gary Wayne Mikels, 69, of Lexington died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Pheasant Ridge Nursing & Rehab.
Born May 4, 1954, in Buena Vista, he was a son of the late Vernon Elliot Mikels and Ellen Argenbright Mikels.
He was previously employed at...
