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The chair of the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors gave the disappointing news to the members of the Rockbridge County School Board in person when the two boards met last Thursday.

Led by physical education teachers Stuart Brown and Jackie Gay-Milliken, teachers and students of Central Elementary School broke a sweat last Friday with a 1980s-themed P.E. activity. As the finale of the school’s weeklong fitness initiative, “March into Fitness,” students were asked to dress in their best ‘80s gear to follow along to a jazzercise video. The rest of week consisted of physical activities and stations that were designed by Central’s third, fourth, and fifth grade students. (Hope Huger photos)

The Southern Virginia University Chamber Singers will present their culminating concert of the academic year entitled, “Restoration: An Expression of Faith Concert,” at the Lexington Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 4, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

New System Includes Facial Recognition

Palm Sunday Parade Returns To Lexington

Rockbridge Highlands Realtors worked with Sarah Dudley of Alcova Mortgage to work on two Rockbridge Area Habitat homes Feb. 23. They were (from left): President Kimberly Hostetter, directors Sarah Centorino and Mary Beth Harris, Vice President Lori Parker, Association Executive Debbie Conner-Armentrout and Treasurer Michael Lonergan. Not pictured was volunteer Staci Mauck.

First Baptist Church will celebrate Palm Sunday during its 11 a.m. service on April 2.

The Buena Vista Baptist Church, at 2174 Chestnut Ave., will once again present a concert of gospel and Easter music this Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m.

Rockbridge County Circuit Court Judge Chris Russell Tuesday sentenced Jermale Jerome Fitz to the maximum $500 fine for a class III misdemeanor of unlawful destruction of property in relation to the fire that destroyed the Echols farmhouse in January 2022.

Editor’s note: The following story was written by Kelsey Goodwin for Washington and Lee University.

Second Position Added This Year

Two Fairfield Elementary School Destination Imagination teams competed in the 2023 Virginia Tournament in Mechanicsville on March 18, bringing home two awards. Team “The 5 Kute Kumbbers” (above) competed in the Scientific Challenged-Far Fetched and placed second in the competition. Team members are (from left) Madison Miller, Alejandra Guashpa, Logan Wood, Coleman Nicely and Gabby Falls. Team “Magnum DI” (above) competed in the Fine Arts Challenge-Flip the Script and placed third. Pictured are (from left) Levi Poulin, Lillian Chapman, Charlotte Whitmore, Jaelynn Hite, Zoe Nuchols and Chase Ricker. Both teams were coached by teacher Cathy Whitesell.

Natural Bridge Ruritan Club members and families completed their annual spring road cleanup on March 11. Thanks to former Glasgow club members, additional road mileage was covered this year in the Glasgow area.

Following the Virginia Horse Center Foundation’s December quarterly meeting, the organization’s board of directors and Chief Executive Officer Glenn T. Petty ann ounced the addition of Owen Weaver of Roanoke to the board for a three-year term.

The W&L University Jazz Ensemble will present its annual end-of-year concert on Thursday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in Wilson Hall.

Natural Bridge State Park is calling all young anglers for its annual Kids Fishing Day this Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Museum Features Transportation Exhibits, Models

Rockbridge Symphony Joining W&L Dancers In Performances

Ricky Skaggs, Garrison Keillor Among Acts Appearing At Venue

Woman Found Dead Along County Road