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Five local high school runners – two from Parry McCluer and three from Rockbridge County – competed in the Foot Locker South Regional cross country meet to conclude the season on Saturday at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, N.C.

Lexington students and staff participated in World Kindness Day earlier this month.

Due to the Matts Creek fire, the annual RCHS talent show has been moved to Nov. 30. The talent show will still be held in the RCHS auditorium and the prices of tickets will remain the same: $5 presale and $7 at the door. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 6:30.

Friday, Dec. 1, will be a big moment for Nelson Gallery.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

The streets of downtown Lexington were alive with the sounds of Christmas this past Friday as hundreds of people gathered for the 28th annual candlelight processional and tree lighting. Carolers gathered outside Oak Grove Cemetery and carried candles down Main Street with Hopkins Green being the final destination of the sojourn. There was more singing at Hopkins Green and Mayor Frank Friedman counted down to the tree lighting. Children had a chance to chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus who handed out seasonal cheer and candy canes. (Joann Ware photos)

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected]

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

Chessie Race Supporters Thanked

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

The Mountain View Elementary School SCA recently held its installation ceremony for all members and officers for the school year. They are shown with the SCA sponsor, Kristin Bailey. The officers for the year include Kharlea Mears, president; Olivia Repair, vice president; Chandler Tomlin, secretary; Bristol Suthers; treasurer; and Vincent Gattis, reporter.

A large crowd turned out for the annual lighting of the swinging bridge in Rockbridge Baths Sunday night, an event that is continuing to grow in popularity. Those attending sang Christmas carols and enjoyed cider, hot chocolate and other refreshments. Children got to have their photos made with Santa and, if they were brave enough, met with the Grinch, who proved to be not so Grinchy. Santa will return to Rockbridge Baths this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the firehouse for the Breakfast with Santa event. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

‘You’ve Made A Giant Step Forward’

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629

Carolyn Bradley, 540-258-2720

Pastor McKinley Williams and First Baptist Church are inviting the community to the church’s annual Christmas Fellowship Luncheon to be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service. Vera Merchant is coordinating the event.

Bridge Academy

Shracks Mark 60th Anniversary

Advent Calendar

Senior Receives

The Rockbridge High School class of 1967 held its 57th reunion in October. Those attending included (front row, from left) Donna Hayes Cochran, Alice Gordon Sorrells, Sandra Thompson Heizer, Bobby Butler, Jimmy Poole, (second row) Jean Harlow Fix, Camerson Seay, Ann Fix Runkle, Connie Snider Coffey, Diana Dixon, (third row) Leon Brown, Brocky Nicely, Sam Alexander, James Clark, Larry Byers, James Clements, Paige Berry, Joe Straub, Ricky Clark, Sue Whipple Hecht, Pete Norcross and Tommy Watkins. Not pictured was Kenneth Fix.