The Effinger Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who came out for the July 15 barbecue chicken sales event and those who bought tickets for its raffle drawing. The barbecue sold out and proceeds from the event and the raffle will be used to serve the community.
At its regular meeting on July 6, Goshen Town Council discussed beginning the process of having the town take over collection of the transient occupancy tax (also known as the lodging tax) to keep the revenue generated within the town. Rooms rented in the town are currently subject to a 10 percent transient occupancy tax which is collected by Rockbridge County.
Parry McCluer High School’s principal, Todd Jones, has been working throughout the past year with a committee comprised of students, teachers, and parents to revise the school’s dress code. Jones believes their efforts have developed a more concise and positive dress code for students and teachers.
The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office made the following felony arrests over the past six weeks: Zeb Anthony Henson, 47, of Lexington, for one felony count of breaking and entering and one count of grand larceny on July 6.
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)