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Bobby Slagle of Rockbridge Recovery was recently presented with the Exceptional Volunteerism Award.

Proposal Now Goes To Council

The Lexington Branch of the English speaking Union (ESU) is sponsoring the 2024 National Shakespeare Competition. The competition will be held on Jan. 13, 2024, at Blackfriar’s Theater in Staunton.

The Rosa Harris Memorial Clothing Closet in the downstairs fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Lexington, will be open on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon.

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A Midlothian man was killed in an interstate accident in northern Rockbridge County that stalled traffic for hours last Saturday evening.

Show artistic director Stephanie Hodde leads the whole cast in a raucous rumpus during Boxerwood’s Spectacle 2023, “A Wild Notion,” on Sunday. The outdoor theatrical event, last held at Boxerwood in

Rockbridge County Public Schools is working on allocating funds received through Governor Youngkin’s All In initiative.

By unanimous vote, Southern Virginia University’s board of trustees has installed Bonnie H. Cordon as the university’s 10th president.

Projects Proposed In Raphine, NB

Student-led Campaign Leads To New Signs In Public Spaces

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.

“I know it when I see it,” the oft-quoted comment from Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart to describe obscene material that he felt should not be available in the public square, is an apt phrase to explain why individual perception is the basis for objections people tend to make when seeking to have certain books pulled from the shelves of school or public libraries.

First it was the questionable removal of the plaques noting Robert E. Lee’s horse Traveler once resided in the stable, now garage, of the former home of Robert E. Lee and now home of the president of Washington and Lee University. Followed by the removing of the plaque about Traveller’s history on his grave with a cheap pet cemetery plaque with only Traveler’s name and birth and death.

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I write to strongly encourage our neighbors and friends in Rockbridge County to vote for Missy Whitesell for Rockbridge County treasurer on Nov. 7.

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: As our state senator, Chris Head has represented the 17th District in the House of Delegates since 2012. He currently serves as vice chairman of the House on Health, Welfare and Institutions. He also serves on the committees on Commerce and Energy, Privileges and Elections.

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I have had the privilege of getting to know Michele Clark as a professional and as a member in the community.

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: Virginia Republicans are running scared on the issue of access to abortion care in the commonwealth.

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would like to encourage the voters of the Buffalo District to support Leslie Ayers by casting your votes for her to have another term as a member of our Board of Supervisors. I have known and worked for Leslie and her husband for many years and I can attest they both are genuinely kind and care about the people in our district.