The Shepherd Program at Washington and Lee is accepting proposals from Rockbridge area agencies to host AmeriCorps VISTA members to support capacity building projects. The VISTA term of service is one year and is renewable.
The National Park Service announced last month that over 80 miles of the historic motor route in three primary areas will be resurfaced as part of a pavement preservation program on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Editor’s note: The following story is about a Rockbridge County High School graduate who was picked as the featured speaker for this year’s graduation at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the undergraduate division of Emory University. The graduation was virtually broadcast this past Monday. The story was written by Senta Scarborough for the Emory Report and posted May 5.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create extraordinary challenges for high school and college students around the globe, Washington and Lee University will adopt a one-year test optional policy for first-year students applying for admission in the 2020-21 application cycle.
Dominion Energy announced last week that starting May 1, the typical residential customer in Virginia can expect to see their bills drop by about $6 per month.
RC JUNIOR attackman John Brooke fires a shot on goal during the Wildcats’ 17-3 loss to Western Albemarle. Brooke scored RC’s first goal and had an assist. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)