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Larry Preston Lunsford, 71, of Buena Vista passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond.

Charles J. Staton, 91, of Lexington died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his home.

CITY OF LEXINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE IV. ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. OF THE LEXINGTON ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND FOR TOWNHOUSES

MSL Project Should Be Completed This Month

Woman Club Announces Just Desserts Event Winners

March 29 was National Vietnam War Veterans Day and marked the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the last American troops from South Vietnam. As Americans prepare to commemorate the service and sacrifices of its Vietnam War veterans, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is calling on Virginians with personal connections to the Vietnam War to share their stories for a new exhibition, planned to open at Richmond’s flagship state history museum in 2024.

SVU Presents ‘Saint Joan’ This Month

Timber Framers Assemble Community Pavilion

Shift To Ease Crowded Conditions At Kling

One idea that is central to ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown Buena Vista is the creation of a centrally located town square where citizens can gather and special events can be held.

Capital improvements being made at Glen Maury Park for the upcoming summer season include bringing Wi-Fi service to the upper campground, the double-decker pavilion and the municipal swimming pool.

The Community Table of Rockbridge was founded on the simple premise that everyone deserves a nourishing meal, regardless of socioeconomic status, and that bringing together folks representing diverse backgrounds to enjoy such a meal has benefits for everyone in our community. Known as the “restaurant without a cash register,” CTR offers its meals free of charge, though donations are accepted from those who can afford it and choose to do so.

When first lady Jill Biden was asked in a CNN interview this week what she thinks of Nikki Haley’s call for “mandatory mental competency tests” for candidates older than 75, she didn’t hesitate. “That’s ridiculous,” she snapped. Would her husband, inquired the interviewer, consider taking such a test? “We would never even discuss something like that,” said Biden.

March 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Kudos to the entire cast and crew of “Chicago,” performed last weekend to crowds at Rockbridge County High School.

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

The Rockbridge County High School boys lacrosse team cruised to two road victories last week, routing Christiansburg 18-0 last Tuesday before defeating Charlottesville 17-2 on Thursday.

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected] A herd of elephants was spotted stampeding down Arnolds Valley Road this past Saturday! Dozens of wild elephants bombarded their way off the mountain and stomped across Campbell Bridge before disappearing somewhere down on Greenlee Road. Some people reported feeling the Earth shake as the elephants trampled by.

April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Glen Rose’s column uses Wikipedia as a source for defining Woke. By only using the arguments of the definition that support his biased commentary, he fails to allow us to consider the numerous different interpretations of Woke that Wikipedia defines. “While the term Woke initially pertained to issues of racial prejudice and discrimination impacting African-Americans, it was appropriated by other activist groups with different causes.” There is no single agreed upon definition. Proverbs 18:17 reminds us that “The first to state his case seems right until another comes to cross-examine him.”

April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I wrote about hate in a prior letter. Time for a reminder.

April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: We are concerned about how the tax rates being considered by the Board of Supervisors will impact the already strained budgets of county residents. A lot of residents are senior citizens, including ourselves, and are on fixed incomes. Our property assessment increased dramatically and we definitely appreciate the proposed rate reduction in the real estate tax rate. Even with this reduction, we are still facing an increase in what we will have to pay.