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County Code Updated

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

County code was updated to reflect recognition of the newly formed Rockbridge County Volunteer Officers Association. Several amendments to Chapter 14 replaced references to the Fire and Rescue Commission, the Rockbridge Firefighters Association and Rockbridge Emergency Rescue Group with the RCVOA.

Another Death, Another Jump In Virus Cases

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

The number of coronavirus cases in the Rockbridge area rose sharply over the past week – a week in which another area resident was listed as having died from the virus. That brings the number of local virus-related deaths in the area to six since the pandemic began.

COVID Cuts Classes

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am
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Buena Vista City Schools will be closed to in-person learning for the next two weeks.

Wins Begins Work As Interim VMI Leader

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am
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Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins will begin serving as interim superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute today, following his appointment by the VMI board of visitors Friday, Nov. 13.

Revenues Resurging At NB State Park

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

A desire by many to enjoy outdoor recreation after being cooped up indoors during the pandemic, along with beautiful fall foliage and unseasonably warm temperatures, are among the likely reasons business has been quite brisk at Natural Bridge State Park this fall.

BVSB To Study Facilities

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

The Buena Vista School Board voted to proceed with a feasibility study of the division’s facilities to best determine the path to a new, combined school building.

I-81 Sinkhole Work Slated For Tonight

Published on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:00am

A sinkhole located in the median of Interstate 81 southbound in northern Rockbridge County will be repaired tonight, Wednesday, beginning at 8.

Buena Vista Schools To Close For Two Weeks

Published on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 9:37am

Monday, Nov. 16 - Buena Vista City Schools will be closed to in-person learning for the next two weeks.

Willie Hansford Fitzgerald, 90, of Buena Vista died Nov. 14

Published on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 5:05pm

Willie Hansford Fitzgerald, 90, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Northam Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions

Published on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 4:12pm

 

Friday, Nov. 13 - Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced new restrictions in the battle against the spread of COVID-19 this afternoon.

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