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Council OKs Comprehensive Plan

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

Lexington City Council unanimously approved the Planning Commission’s comprehensive plan at its regular meeting last week after a short discussion that nevertheless highlighted pre-existing tensions between Washington and Lee University and the city.

Northam Requesting $1 Million For VMI Review

Published on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 11:40am

Friday - Gov. Ralph Northam is requesting a $1 million appropriation from the General Assembly to fund the independent investigation into the culture at Virginia Military Institute.

Subdivision Resident Seeks Action On Traffc

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Members of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors said they need more information before they can decide how to respond to a request to prohibit throughtrucks from traveling on the roads of The Ponds subdivision.

Sunday Meal To Support Cemetery

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

There will be a pulled pork carry-out meal to benefit the Fairfield Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at 11 a.m. on U.S. 11 at Northwest Hardwoods (Old Fitzgerald’s Lumber) across from the cemetery. Meals will be served until they are sold out.

Gasgow Trail’s First Phase

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am
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The first phase of the new walking trail being built in Glasgow is now complete, stretching from the library to Fine Points Salon. The trail, to be built in three phases, was designed by the late Bill Rolfe while he was serving as town manager. The entire trail will eventually go past the post office to Va. 130, and continue from there partway down Jarvis Trail, then turn right and proceed behind the businesses and hikers’ shelter, crossing the field and ending at the farmers market. Randy Hostetter is the contractor for the project. (Carolyn Bradley photo)

Supervisors Prioritize Funding For Next Fiscal Year

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to continue to adversely impact finances, the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 26 adopted a list of funding priorities for next year and set a schedule for budget work sessions.

GOVERNMENT BRIEFS

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Storage Units Approved

DuPont Honored For Its PPP Efforts

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

The Virginia Credit Union League recently announced DuPont Community Credit Union (DCCU) as the winner of the 2020 Louise Herring Philosophy In Action Award in the over $1 billion asset size category.

BARC Recognized By School Boards Association

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

BARC Electric Cooperative (BARC) was recognized by the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) in its Business Honor Roll Program as a supporter of educational efforts in Rockbridge County Public Schools.

Hospital Names New Board Members, Chair

Published on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital recently appointed three new board members and a new board chair who will each help support the not-for-profit’s work to improve the health of the communities that it serves.

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