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CARLA DeSMIDT

Carla Joy DeSmidt of Vesuvius, born July 1, 1945, died at her home on Jan. 11, 2023. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

RC Girls ‘Crazy Energetic’ In Win Over Riverheads

RC Girls ‘Crazy Energetic’ In Win Over Riverheads

The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball game snapped its 10-game losing streak last Wednesday, earning a 54-46 home win over Riverheads in Lexington. On Friday, the Wildcats suffered a 60-23 road loss to defending Valley District champion Spotswood. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Blues 4-1 In Franklin

Blues 4-1 In Franklin

In a busy week of competition, the Parry McCluer High School wrestling team placed second of 20 teams at the Matt Bryant Memorial Duals on Saturday at Franklin High School. The Fighting Blues also hosted a home tri-meet last Monday, in which they routed Giles and tied Alleghany. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

CAROLYN DAVIS

Carolyn Lucille Wiseman Davis, 80, of Buena Vista, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

BONNIE SLATER

SPCA at P.O. Box 528, Lexington, VA 24450. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

DONNA HARRIS

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donna Harris of St. Clair, Pa., who succumbed to a battle with cancer on Jan. 6, 2023, at her home. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

RON BROWN

Ronald Lee Brown, a native of Lexington, died on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

DONALD BROWN

Donald Hankins Brown, 86, widower of Mary Rose (Walker) Brown, formerly of Cardinal Street, Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at The Regency at Augusta in Fishersville. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

BILL McHENRY

William D. “Bill” McHenry, 90, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., former athletic director at Washington and Lee University, died Wednesday, Jan. 4. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

DAWN FITZGERALD

DAWN FITZGERALD

Dawn Swartz Fitzgerald, 61, of Natural Bridge died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Augusta Medical Center. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

CHARLES RILEY

Charles Richard Riley, 60, of Powhatan passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM

ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM

Elizabeth Page (Francis) Cunningham, was born on Oct. 27, 1947, in Lexington, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, to George Edwin and June Elizabeth Cunningham, who preceded her in death. She died on Jan. 12, 2023, at her home in Buena Vista. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

VIRGINIA GATTIS

VIRGINIA GATTIS

Virginia Estelle Clark Gattis, 91, of Buena Vista, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. She was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Rockbridge County. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Clothing Closet At First Baptist

Clothing Closet At First Baptist

The Rose Harris Clothing Closet in the First Baptist Church of Lexington will be open on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Seminar On Invasive Plants Tonight

Seminar On Invasive Plants Tonight

Rockbridge Conservation’s next webinar will be tonight, Wednesday, Jan 18, at 7 and will focus on invasive plants species in the Rockbridge area, including Kudzu, Chinese privet, Japanese knotweed, burning bush and tree of heaven. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Pay Raises Planned For School Employees

Pay Raises Planned For School Employees

Lexington Board Views Draft Budget 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Arnolds Valley

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected] 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Move Polling Places From Churches

Move Polling Places From Churches

Move Polling Places From Churches 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Howie

Howie is a silly and sweet boxer mix. He is approximately 1 year old and weighs 45 pounds. He loves to go for walks and will try to climb into your lap. Visit this delightful boy at the Rockbridge SPCA. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Another Legislative Session Is Underway

Another Legislative Session Is Underway

The General Assembly convened last week for the 2023 session – the only session in which newly elected Del. Ellen Campbell of the 24th District and veteran state Sen. Creigh Deeds of the 25th District are representing all of Rockbridge County, Buena Vista and Lexington. Later this year, all 140 members of the General Assembly will be up for election in redrawn districts. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

PM Boys Defeat Craig County, 77-41

PM Boys Defeat Craig County, 77-41

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