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Online Social Security Workshop Next Tuesday

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

The Rockbridge Regional Library will host Jacqueline Weisgarber, public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration, for an online workshop about Social Security benefits on Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m.

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Recognize Your Neighbors

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

In these stressful times of social distancing and self-quarantining, many area residents have stepped up to help their neighbors.

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Glasgow Library Closed Tuesday

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

The Glasgow Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, June 23, for the election primary.

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Fitzgerald Named BVPS Teacher Of Year

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

Enderly Heights Elementary’s Denise Fitzgerald was named Division Teacher of the Year last month by the Buena Vista School Board.

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New Market Battlefield Reopening Next Month

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War and the New Market Battlefield will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 1. Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The museum and park will be closed on the weekends.

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COVID-19 Testing In Natural Bridge

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

Sixty area residents were tested for COVID-19 at the latest drive-thru testing event in the Rockbridge area last Tuesday, this one outside the Stonebridge Center at Natural Bridge. The Virginia Health Department had brought 150 kits to the event. Among the scenes were (clockwise from below) the beginning of the registration process; National Guard personnel conducting the test; and a worker providing a test kit to area residents. (Carolyn Bradley photos)

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MENTAL HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC

Published on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: This is the final story in a three-part series on mental health during the pandemic courtesy of Rockbridge Community Services. This story was written by Erica V. Orren, mental health case management supervisor.