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Cadets, VMI faculty and staff, and local community members (above) sing Christmas carols by candlelight in Memorial Hall last Tuesday night. The candlelight service followed the annual Carols in the Courtyard, led by the Glee Club and directed by Col. John Brodie (at left). (VMI photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin)

Glasgow is once again looking for a new town manager.

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Wildcats Welcome 42 Indoor Athletes This Winter

The RCHS Hygiene Hub is now open for business. The Hygiene Hub is run by FCCLA and student-interns who also run Food For Thought, an organization that provides food for families in need.

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The Rockbridge Area Relief Association (RARA) received $2,700 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need this year. RARA used this grant to ensure shoppers in the Neighborhood Grocery have access to sufficient protein through quality meats.

The USDA Forest Service Monday lifted the fire restrictions on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.

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Pulled Books Headed To New Review Process

Three candidates for the Lexington School Board seat being vacated by the resignation of Tim Diette stepped forward at City Council’s meeting this past Thursday. Council has indicated it will make the appointment at its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21. The three candidates from which City Council will choose are Brendan Perry, Chris Gaval er and Joey Bates.

State Warrants Allege Neglect

“What we’re going to do here today, besides cutting a ribbon, is we’re going to launch a business, and bring something to life that’s going to create jobs for years to come,” said Jacob Furbee, president and chief executive officer of XFactor Solutions Global, which celebrated its move from Las Vegas to Natural Bridge Station last Wednesday morning.

Elijah Richardson (at right) talks with Santa as other students gather around Santa and listen during the annual Horses’ Christmas at Kling Elementary School. The long-standing event made its return for the first time since the start of the pandemic last Thursday. For more photos from the event, see page B6. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

Mountain Gateway Community College is introducing two comprehensive courses designed for individuals seeking to kick start their journey in a dynamic career in Information Technology (IT): “Help Desk Support Skills” and “User Support/Help Desk Principles,” both led by instructor James Mathias. Both courses are crafted to equip aspiring professionals with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for entry-level positions in the IT industry.

The Rockbridge Community Table is seeking a qualified individual to apply for the position of treasurer on its board of directors.