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Hill Named W&L’s Next Provost

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am
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Lena Hill, dean of the college and professor of English and Africana studies at Washington and Lee, has been appointed to be the university’s next provost, beginning July 1, 2021. S h e succeeds Elizabeth Oliver, who has served as interim provost since July 2020 and will return to her role as associate dean of W&L’s Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics at the end of the academic year.

Grist Elected To VACB Board

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am
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J. Steven Grist has been elected to the board of directors of the Virginia Association of Community Banks.

COURTS UPDATE

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

A Rockbridge County grand jury met Nov. 2 and handed down the following 116 indictments:

COVID-19 Testing Clinics Offered At VMI

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

Virginia Military Institute announced late Tuesday that in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health, VMI is hosting two COVID-19 clinics that are open to the public.

Search Committee Named For New Superintendent

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

The members of the search committee for a new Virginia Military Institute superintendent were announced last week.

CRIME REPORT

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

The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office has made the following felony arrests since Oct. 19:

Buswell Elected President Of Virginia Jaycees

Published on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:00am
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Brent Buswell of the Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees was elected as the 87th president of the Virginia Jaycees at the fall meeting of the board of directors of the Virginia Jaycees over the weekend.

Fall Bird Walks Start This Saturday

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

Fortunately, birding is the kind of outdoor activity that can safely go on year-round, even during a pandemic. This fall, the Rockbridge Bird Club invites area residents, particularly those new to birding, to participate in a series of guided walks at local birding hot spots.

YMCA Planning New Enrichment Center

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

The Rockbridge Area YMCA is working to launch a new enrichment center in Rockbridge Baths at Bethesda Presbyterian Church.

Hospital Administrator Proud Of His Staff

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

The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for hospitals all around the country, and Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital has faced the challenge and learned to manage it, according to its administrator.

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