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Alfred Clevon Sensabaugh Sr., 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn Bradley, 258-2720

Lexington City Council voted last week to approve a conditional use permit for Washington and Lee University to build a new student health center on East Denny Circle on the university’s campus. The permit had been presented to the Lexington Planning Commission at its Dec. 14 meeting, and the Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval.

A cat that escaped from the Lexington Pet Place Dec. 26 was found last Thursday, and is now back in the care of the store.

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The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team suffered three lopsided losses, falling at home 66-31 last Tuesday to Fort Defiance, losing 83-40 to Valley District rival Spotswood on Friday and dropping an 82-20 road loss to Salem on Dec. 29. The losses extended RC’s losing streak to five games.

The Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team suffered a pair of losses last week, falling 81-48 last Tuesday at Fort Defiance before losing at home 83-40 to Spotswood on Friday. The Wildcats (1-11 overall, 1-3 Valley District) entered this week on a sixgame losing streak.

The Parry McCluer High School indoor track and field teams, along with several athletes from Rockbridge County High School, participated in the East Coast Elite Meet on Friday at Roanoke College’s Cregger Center in Salem.

The Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team started the new year with a 55-32 home win over Pioneer district rival Highland County on Friday night in Buena Vista. With the victory, the Fighting Blues (8-3 overall, 2-1 district) extended their winning streak to six games.

The Parry McCluer girls basketball team cruised to a 60-21 home win over Pioneer District rival Highland County on Friday night in Buena Vista. It was the third consecutive win for the Fighting Blues (8-3 overall, 3-0 district).

Waddell Elementary students decorated winter trees just ahead of their December break. AT LEFT, kindergartners and third-graders put the finishing touches on their winter trees. AT LOWER LEFT, third-grader Hadley Braddick (right) helps kindergartner Scout Bryant get another scoop of icing. BELOW, third grade teacher Jennie Bunten helps students, including third-grader Christopher Aviles (center) and kindergartner Prince Diamond, with their supplies. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

The Rockbridge Chamber Singers, directed by William McCorkle, will present a concert this Sunday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Lexington Presbyterian Church. Joining the singers will be organist Daniel Brinson of Charlottesville, formerly of Lexington, and a veteran of many choral collaborations. Soloists will include soprano Christine Fairfield; mezzo-sopranos Emma Vasquez and Christine Schadeberg; tenors Christopher Vasquez, Scott Williamson and Evan Odson; and baritone David Sorrells.

Everyone is invited to “How to Beat the Winter Blues,” a presentation by Erica L. Miear at the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m.

The 25th annual Lee-Jackson Day events this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 12-13, will feature a symposium, parade, memorial services, luncheon, memorial brick-laying, and a gala to honor Stonewall Jackson’s 200th birthday.

Mondays

Wednesday, Jan. 10

How can Stevi still be at the Rockbridge SPCA? She is a great dog – friendly, outgoing, loves to go for walks. She is already spayed, vaccinated and has a low adoption fee. She is looking for a perfect home for the new year. Stevi is 2 years old and would like you to visit her at the Rockbridge SPCA.

Washington and Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of events in addition to the keynote address by Keisha Lance Bottoms on Monday.

Waddell Students Research, Portray Historical Figures

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected]

Evelyn Ayers, 463-2727