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Gas Leak Causes Street Closure

Published on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 1:11pm
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Monday - The Lexington Fire Department responded to reports of a gas leak at Sweet Treats Bakery on West Washington Street earlier this morning.

Storms Down Trees, Cause Power Outages

Published on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 12:49pm
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Monday, June 14 - Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and lots of rain downed trees and shut off electricity across the county last night.

CSHD Transitioning To Community Clinics

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

Mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics are winding down at College Square in Lexington.

Upcoming Vaccination Clinics

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

The following dates are part of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic community calendar for the month of June:

VMI Committee Reviewing Report’s Findings

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

Virginia Military Institute’s board of visitors, meeting last week to consider the recommendations of a report from an investigation into the culture and practices at VMI, directed the formation of a committee to review the findings.

Do You Have Springs On Your Property?

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

Rockbridge residents whose properties contain springs are again asked to contact the Natural Bridge Soil and Water Conservation District.

Honoring Veterans At Lowes

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am
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To commemorate Memorial Day, Lowes Home Improvement Center north of Lexington erected a display in its parking lot in memory of a son of one of the current employees, as well as two veterans who worked at Lowes who recently died. The display (seen at left below) featured a photo of James Michael Swink with children in Iraq, where he was killed in 2010. His father currently works at the store. Also remembered in the display were Lowes veterans Charlie Downey and Ricky Randolph, who recently died. On Memorial Day, the Lexington Fire Department brought out its ladder truck and hoisted its large American flag over the memorial for a brief ceremony honoring local veterans (shown below). (Anneliese Schneider and Mary Woodson photos)

Two Injured In BV Accident

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am
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Two drivers were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer and pickup truck last Thursday afternoon in Buena Vista.

Washington And Lee Keeps Its Name

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am
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The Washington and Lee board of trustees’ decision to maintain the name of the university while approving antiracist initiatives has, as expected, drawn mixed responses.

Revised Sigma Nu Center Plan OK’d

Published on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 12:00am

Lexington City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation master plan at its regular meeting June 3.

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