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A New York man faces multiple charges following a multi-county pursuit along Interstate 81 on Wednesday, Oct. 11, that ended with a crash in northern Rockbridge County.

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am writing in support of Kathy Burant as a representative for the Natural Bridge District on the Rockbridge County School Board.

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I was shocked that local Democrats chose a recent college graduate to be their state senator candidate. I know very little of Jade Harris, but I do know that she has very little experience in government. In fact, she has limited experience in any career.

Mountain Gateway Community College is boasting an increase this fall semester of more than 45 percent in enrollment in the FastForward program, which offers short-term training for in-demand jobs, and an increased head count of 51 students overall enrolled at MGCC.

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Alyssa Astphan Started Working At VMI In 2016

Last week this column addressed some management considerations for landowners that have open fields that are neither hayed nor grazed and the owners wish to manage them for the benefit of wildlife but still keep them open.

The Rockbridge Retied Teachers will meet on Monday, Oct. 16, at the Holiday Inn Express on U.S. 11 north Lexington. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a box lunch at noon.

Economic Development Priority For McDaniel

Cooper Stresses Increasing Unity In City

Hickman: ‘Be Frugal With The Revenue’

A member of Buena Vista City Council for the past six years, Stanley Coffey is seeking election to a new fouryear term. During his time on Council, he said, he’s always tried to work for the best interests of the city and its citizens.

Town Also Seeks Grant For Wastewater Plant Upgrades

Clark Cites Experience In Banking, And In BV CA Office

Melissa Whitesell has been serving the citizens of Rockbridge County across a variety of organizations and departments for the past 25 years, including nearly a decade in the Rockbridge County treasurer’s office. She is the only candidate running for county treasurer to have previously served in the office.

After-school Access For All Students Among Goals For Russek

Buffalo District

Tackling Health Care, Absenteeism Among Goals For Whitmore

Benjamin Anthony, cofounder and chief executive officer of the New York-based MirYam Institute, will speak at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:45 p.m. in the Gillis Theater of Marshall Hall on post.