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Over 200 Earn Dabney Diplomas

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

More than 200 graduates of associate degree, certificate and workforce credential programs received diplomas from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Friday night during the college’s 55th commencement exercises. An estimated 1,400 supporters of the graduates, including family and friends, packed the DSLCC armory on the Clifton Forge campus for the ceremony.

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Rockbridge Area DSLCC Graduates

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

The following Rockbridge area students received degrees from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College last week.

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Local Fastforward Graduates

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

The following area residents completed short-term programs through Dabney S. Lancaster’s workforce division, to prepare for nationally recognized credentials, such as CDL and pharmacy technician. The programs fall under the umbrella of the school’s FastForward program.

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CRIME REPORT

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests.

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Graduation Days

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

It was a big weekend for graduations in the Rockbridge area, with the most recent being VMI’s graduation on Monday. ABOVE, Madeleine Berry smiles at friends and family in the audience of Cameron Hall after receiving her diploma. AT RIGHT, Maria Vargas of Lexington crosses the stage. For a story and more photos from VMI’s graduation, see page A15. Stories about the graduations at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College and the W&L School of Law can be found on pages B10 and B12, respectively. (VMI photos by Kelly Nye)

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W&L Plans Continue To Change

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

All but one of Washington and Lee University’s proposed capital improvements were recommended by the Lexington Planning Commission during its regular meeting Thursday.

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Planners Postpone Solar Array Vote

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

Action on a proposal for a 4.05-megawatts solar array on farmland off of Mackey’s Lane was postponed for a second straight Rockbridge County Planning Commission meeting last Wednesday so the developer can provide more information.

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Sidewalks, Bike Lanes Proposed

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

A draft of a new bike and pedestrian plan for Lexington calls for more sidewalks and increased connectivity within the city.

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Remembering Fallen Officers

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

Continuing a recent annual tradition, a group of police bicyclists rode through Lexington on Tuesday of last week to spread awareness of lives lost in the line of duty and their survivors.

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‘We Have Remained Steadfast’

Published on Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:00am

The co-founder of a technology company that employs 7,500 people talked to the 2022 graduating class at Virginia Military Institute Monday about what it takes to become a world-class leader.