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Natural Bridge State Park Receives Dark Sky Status

Published on Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:51am
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The International Dark Sky Association has awarded International Dark Sky Park status to Natural Bridge State Park, as well as Sky Meadows State Park in Fauquier County.

Driver Killed In Botetourt County After Reckless Driving Reports In Rockbridge County

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 9:26am

April 7 - The driver of a car driving recklessly on Interstate 81 in southern Rockbridge County was killed in a high-speed accident in Botetourt County Tuesday afternoon.

BV Schools ‘Tighten Our Belts’

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Buena Vista School Board approved a $11.2 million proposed budget for FY22 Thursday, March 25, reflecting a $300,000 drop from last year’s budget.

Vaccine Rollout Expands Into Phase 1c

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

The Central Shenandoah Health District has moved into Phase 1c of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for residents, now reaching more essential groups in the vaccine rollout.

How To Sign Up For Your Vaccine Shots

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

All Virginians, regardless of phase eligibility, can preregister for the COVID-19 vaccine at vaccinate.virginia.gov or by calling the Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Information Call Center at 1-877-829-4682.

Most Report Few Issues With Shots

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

As many in the Rockbridge area have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and others have been fully vaccinated, local residents are sharing their experience with the vaccination process.

Easter, The Second Year

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am
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Easter celebrations were a little more “normal” this year than last, with more in-person church services and events for children. AT RIGHT, the Easter bunny greets children at Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church’s “The Greatest Egg-extravaganza” event Saturday, which drew hundreds of children and adults. ABOVE, the Buena Vista Parks and Recreation folks, though, decided to keep things as safe as possible with a drive-thru Easter basket give-away at Glen Maury Park Saturday. Handing out the baskets were Kayleigh Harlow and Millie Sizer. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins and Joann Ware photos)

County Budget Keeps Taxes Steady

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

No tax or fee increases are proposed in Rockbridge County’s draft budget for fiscal year 2022 that is being advertised in this newspaper the next two weeks and will be taken to a public hearing on Monday, April 19, at 6 p.m.

Greene Named Police Chief

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am
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The new chief of police for Lexington, Angela Greene, will begin her duties on May 10.

Big Year For Local, Virginia Elections

Published on Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:00am

Candidates are starting to step forward for a couple of dozen Rockbridge area races in the Nov. 2 elections. The deadline for filing is June 8, which is also the same date as Republican and Democratic primaries.

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