Lexington City Council was to have voted on a proposed ordinance to allow backyard chickens but decided instead to revisit the issue in two weeks.
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Caseloads double for remaining Child Protective Services worker
Staffing shortages are adding to the challenges of Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services.
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Expanded health center opening Oct. 10
The Rockbridge Area Health Center's staff hopes the new building will mean better care for area residents.
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Chicken squabble up for another vote
Lexington City Council will vote at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 to either pass or kill an ordinance that would permit city residents to keep backyard chickens.
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Trump now calls for China to probe Bidens
The president previously asked Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, which has fueled an impeachment inquiry.
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US House panel taps defunct startup for Facebook files
Facebook documents have come to light showing the tech giant treated competitors unfairly.
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Buena Vista hires college senior as new economic development coordinator
Kristina Ramsey, 22, wants to connect to BV's younger residents.
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After-school arts program brings creativity to Rockbridge County kids
The Buena Vista Arts Council partnered with the Y after-school program to bring a variety of art classes to Enderly Heights Elementary students.
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Brexit plan falls flat on EU
European leaders were apprehensive in welcoming British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's conciliatory Brexit approach.
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Virginia marriage license application under fire in federal court
A federal judge may rule next week whether it’s unconstitutional for Virginia to require couples to disclose their race on their marriage license. A Washington & Lee couple is on the forefront of this challenge.
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Low unemployment rate stymies city, county businesses in hiring
Local businesses are offering competitive bonuses and incentives to attract workers in a tight labor market.
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Lexington begins screening applicants for city manager
The city seeks to replace Noah Simon, who resigned in April. Brenda Garton is serving as interim manager.
