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Alice Mae Lynn Painter, 87, of Buena Vista entered Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She passed peacefully at her home while surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Harold Frederick Edwards, 92, passed away at his residence on March 8, 2023.

George Robert “Bob” Garrison, 77, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home in Buena Vista with his family at his side.

The Parry McCluer High School girls tennis team’s new coach is taking on her first head coaching job, but she has plenty of experience on the tennis court.

After a three-year hiatus, the Hot Pursuit 5K will return on Saturday, April 15, for its third year. The 5-kilometer running/ walking race, which will take place at the Virginia Horse Center, will raise funds for the Lexington Police Foundation and the Lexington Mounted Unit.

The College Sports Communicators (CSC) recently announced that Brian Laubscher, director of internal communications at Washington and Lee University, will receive the CSC Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s annual convention in Orlando this June.

The 2023 United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA) National Tournament will be held in Cocke Hall at Virginia Military Institute on Thursday, March 23, through Saturday, March 25.

Parry McCluer High School senior post player was named Pioneer District girls basketball player of the year last week. She is one six PM girls who were awarded all-district honors.

Luth Fifth In NCAA Wrestling

Rockbridge County Circuit Court Judge Chris Russell last week overruled a motion to suppress evidence in the second-degree murder trial of Jonathan Watkins.

Rockbridge County’s financial adviser provided an overview to the Board of Supervisors last week of the feasibility of borrowing up to $23 million for a couple of upcoming major capital projects.

Officials Offer Details On Second Grade Move Plan

A former Washington and Lee University freshman is facing two felony charges of sexual assault.

Firefighter/EMT Justin Jarvis won the Gene Bare Fireman of the Year award at the Lexington Fire Department’s annual awards banquet on Feb. 11.