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CRIME REPORT

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office made these felony arrests between Nov. 15 and Nov. 22, besides the attempted murder and related charges described in the accompanying article:

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Buena Vista

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Replacing Pipes Being Considered

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W&L Reviewing Student Expression Issue

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Washington and Lee University has begun to review its interpretation of student expression on campus under the school’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax designation.

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Gas Pipeline Repairs Continue In Lexington

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Winter is coming. And there are still steel plates, left by contractors making Columbia Gas pipeline repairs, on Lexington city streets.

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Lexington Police Hires Three ‘Conditional’ Officers

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Lexington Police Department hired three “conditional” officers last Monday, Nov. 15.

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Fredericksburg Man Killed In I-81 Wreck

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

A Fredericksburg man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County Wednesday night, Nov. 17.

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Community Foundation Distributes Annual Grants

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

The Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany hosted its annual reception at Jordans Point this fall. In the midst of continued health and safety concerns, an outdoor event was planned.

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State OKs ‘Mountain Gateway’ Name

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

“Mountain Gateway” was approved as the new name for Dabney S. Lancaster Community College by a unanimous vote of the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges during its regular November meeting last Thursday.

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Grace Plans Special Services

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

Holden Evensong will be held at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m. This is a contemplative choral setting of vespers following a traditional form while using contemporary and inclusive language. The service includes music offered by a choir, as well as congregational singing.

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County Eyes Ending Annual Vehicle Decals

Published on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:00am

After debating the issue for years, the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors has put a proposal on the table to replace annual vehicle decals with permanent ones.