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Cousins Plan Renovations, New Amenities

Esports Take Off At PMHS

Following a unanimous recommendation for approval from the Lexington City Planning Commission, the Lexington City Council held a public hearing last Thursday on a proposed ordinance which outlines regulations and standards for accessory dwelling units within the city.

Mountain Gateway Community College will offer two high-demand courses for IT professionals, Linux Administration and Cloud Computing, at the Rockbridge Regional Center in Buena Vista during the spring 2024 semester.

U.S. Forest Service firefighters are battling a fast-growing forest fire 5 miles southeast of Glasgow this week.

During its meeting last week, the Lexington School Board publicly addressed comments made against school personnel as part of the ongoing debate about books at Lylburn Downing Middle School.

A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices, second floor, 150 S. Main St., Lexington, on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The following individuals were indicted by a Rockbridge County grand jury on Nov. 6: Michael Olson, 30, for two counts of carjacking, one count of assault on a law enforcement officer, one count of attempted abduction, one count of felony property damage, one count of grand larceny of a motor vehicle and one count of receiving stolen goods worth $1,000 or more on June 27.

On Nov. 17, the RCHS journalism class will host its annual talent show in the RCHS auditorium. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the show starts at 6:15. Tickets are available for $5 presale or $7 at the door. Contact Mary Holton at Mary_Holton@rockbridge. k12.va.us for more information.

The USDA Forest Service last Thursday implemented a stage 1 fire restriction on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest to maintain public safety and protect forest resources during drought.

Health Foundation Grants Support 28 Nonprofits

Late fall through early spring can be a great time to repair or replace fences. Cooler temperatures and fewer insects make it more comfortable to engage in the work and the reduction in foliage increases visibility when working with brush and overgrown fences.

Lexington City Schools is working on allocating funds received through Governor Younkin’s All In initiative.

Members of the County’s Public Safety Committee, Supervisors Leslie Ayers and Bob Day, stopped by the Glasgow Life Saving and First Aid Crew to look at the new Stryker Power Load System that was recently installed. The Board of Supervisors supported and approved a request from the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, which resulted in the purchase of 11 Lucas CPR assist devices, one for each EMS agency in the county, and four Styker Power Load Systems. In addition to Glasgow’s, a power load system will be installed at Fairfield Volunteer Rescue, Kerrs Creek Fire-EMS and a county ambulance. Pictured are (from left) Glasgow Rescue President Jollette Williams, Glasgow Rescue Capt. Robert Hickman, Ayers, Fairfield Volunteer Rescue Chief and Volunteer Fire/EMS Association President Steve Reese, Day, and county fire-rescue staff members Dakota Payne and William Carter. (photo courtesy of Fire-Rescue Chief Nathan Ramsey)

Cash, Poluikis, Webb Take BV Council Seats

Goshen Officials Pleased With Excursions

Speaker Urges Audience To Help Veterans Open Up

A veteran tourism director who grew up in Lexington has been selected to be the new director of Rockbridge Regional Tourism.

The Lexington School Board was presented with updated draft policies for selection and removal of library and instructional materials at its meeting last week.