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  • Mike Pence visits Washington and Lee, discusses political future

    Mike Pence visits Washington and Lee, discusses political future

    The former vice president and possible presidential candidate visited Washington and Lee University on March 21. Pence headlined Mock Convention's 2023 Spring Kickoff event.

    March 23, 2023
  • Property taxes will spike for some Rockbridge County homeowners

    Property taxes will spike for some Rockbridge County homeowners

    Rockbridge County’s new real estate tax will hit residents in the $200,000 to $400,000 range harder than others after many property values skyrocketed following a state-mandated reassessment.

    March 23, 2023
  • Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety

    Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety

    The House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on the app's consumer privacy, data security, and impact on children. Chew reiterated the company's priorities to protect young users and protect U.S. user data,

    March 23, 2023
  • Drugs to reverse opioid overdose now available in all Rockbridge County schools

    Drugs to reverse opioid overdose now available in all Rockbridge County schools

    Opioid overdoses have increased steadily since 2018 in Virginia. Rockbridge County Public Schools. Administrators, and school nurses can now administer Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses in schools.

    March 23, 2023
  • Kendal develops virtual reality program allowing staff and 1st responders to experience dementia

    Kendal develops virtual reality program allowing staff and 1st responders to experience dementia

    Kendal at Lexington will launch a program this spring to deepen the understanding of dementia in the community. Trained facilitators guide participants through activities as they wear sense-altering devices.

    March 23, 2023
  • First days of spring set the hook for the start of fly fishing season

    First days of spring set the hook for the start of fly fishing season

    Rockbridge County is heaven for some fly fishers, and the fishing season is just getting started. Spots like Glen Maury Park, Buffalo Creek, Jordan's Point and others are popular for tourists and avid fly fishers alike.

    March 23, 2023
  • Questions remain as Rockbridge County prepares for upcoming vocational center renovations

    Questions remain as Rockbridge County prepares for upcoming vocational center renovations

    Rockbridge County school officials say space will be limited for its Career and Technical Education courses next school year due to the upcoming renovation of the Floyd S. Kay Technical Education Center. The changes come with a new name, too.

    March 23, 2023
  • Buena Vista proposes draft budget as it faces an improving financial picture

    Buena Vista proposes draft budget as it faces an improving financial picture

    A raise for city workers and more money for water and sewer treatment are in a draft of Buena Vista’s city budget.

    March 23, 2023
  • GOP operative who advised Youngkin moves to pro-DeSantis PAC

    GOP operative who advised Youngkin moves to pro-DeSantis PAC

    Youngkin has not publicly ruled out a presidential bid. It isn't clear how the departure of Jeff Roe, one of his Youngkin's strategists, could affect his potential presidential campaign.

    March 23, 2023
  • Local business launches endorsement deals with local college athletes

    Local business launches endorsement deals with local college athletes

    Lex Bowls has partnered with athletes from Virginia Military Institute, Southern Virginia University and Washington and Lee University as part of a “Name Image and Likeness” (NIL) deal. The program is designed to benefit Lex Bowls, the community and...

    March 23, 2023
  • Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old: 'I thought I had died'

    Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old: ‘I thought I had died’

    Virginia teacher wounded by student speaks out for the first time since she was shot in class.

    March 21, 2023
  • Video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to floor before his death

    Video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to floor before his death

    Prominent civil rights attorney, Ben Crump, said he found parallels in Irvo Otieno's treatment and that of George Floyd.

    March 21, 2023

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The commonwealth’s attorney for Rockbridge Count
The commonwealth’s attorney for Rockbridge County and Lexington said he wants victims of sexual assault at Washington and Lee University to seek help from police and prosecutors who can investigate and file criminal charges. 

In the past month, two former W&L students have faced sexual assault charges.

Read Ned Newton’s full story on our website, rockbridgereport.wlu.edu.

Lexington’s City Council has given the go-ahead
Lexington’s City Council has given the go-ahead for a developer to begin drafting plans to build apartments off Spotswood Drive. 

The new permit approval comes after months of controversy about the design. 

Read Andrew Arnold’s full story on our website, rockbridgereport.wlu.edu.

A new, 24-hour EMS crew will help in providing bac
A new, 24-hour EMS crew will help in providing backup services to Glasgow and other nearby cities and towns.

For more details on the new EMS crew, visit: https://youtu.be/k03HNBKB978.

Buddy, the horse, and Police Chief Angela Greene l
Buddy, the horse, and Police Chief Angela Greene led the Lexington Christmas Parade. Buddy is one of the future Mounted Police Unit horses working with the Lexington police. 

Watch Buddy and the latest broadcast of the Rockbridge Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDZ4A6xuk-4

A developer sought final city approval this week t
A developer sought final city approval this week to build 62 apartment units on Lexington’s Spotswood Drive.

Echelon Resources went before the city’s planning commission Thursday to request a permit allowing the developer company to construct multi-family housing at the Spotswood site. The planning commission will offer a recommendation for approval or denial to the Lexington City Council. The city council will likely have a final vote on the permit in early January.

The proposal received some pushback from Lexington residents who fear the development will significantly increase traffic, impede the local hospital, or strain the city’s water and sewer systems. 

For more details on the Spotswood proposal visit: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2022/12/08/spotswood-drive-apartment-complex-moves-forward/

Lexington’s city manager is searching for a full
Lexington’s city manager is searching for a full-time city attorney. The previous city attorney, Jared Jenkins, no longer serves in the position following his split from Mann Legal Group.

Learn more by visiting the Rockbridge Report website: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2022/12/08/lexington-replaces-city-attorney/

Two students at Virginia Military Institute and Wa
Two students at Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University posted bomb threats on anonymous social media platforms last week.

After investigations, both posts proved to be false alarms. Disciplinary measures for the students are unclear. 

Read the full story here: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2022/12/08/two-university-bomb-threats-posted-on-anonymous-social-media-proved-false/

Local nonprofits, like the Rockbridge Area Relief
Local nonprofits, like the Rockbridge Area Relief Association (RARA) and Washington and Lee’s Campus Kitchen, will provide extra support for families facing food insecurity during the holidays.

Read more about this on the Rockbridge Report website: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2022/12/08/community-groups-to-offer-food-to-students-and-their-families-during-holiday-break/

“Normal people can’t afford that."

Lexington
“Normal people can’t afford that."

Lexington is Stacey Dickerson-Suggs’ hometown, but the single mother can’t afford to live here. Virginia house prices are going up about 10% each year. In Lexington, the median price of a home has increased 27% in the past year.

Read more about this on the Rockbridge Report website: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2022/12/08/lexington-renters-buyers-cant-find-affordable-housing/


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