The Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail connects 13 craft beer breweries from Harrisonburg to Rockbridge County, highlighting other attractions like hiking trails and restaurants along the way. Rockbridge County is home to three of the breweries on the trail. Although Blue Lab Brewing Co. is temporarily closed, another brewery opened in the Natural Bridge area in October, and the Devils Backbone Outpost Brewery & Tap Room is breaking ground for upcoming expansions. Check out this video for more information.
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Future of former Lexington Coffee Shop remains in question as renovations drag on. Kaden Buss gives you the update. https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/02/future-of-former-lexington-coffee-shop-remains-in-question-as-renovations-drag-on/
Buena Vista bed and breakfast seeks to expand, rent more rooms. Shay Bowman tells you the story.
Developer gets zoning approval for 192 multi-family apartments just north of Lexington. Cecilia Roberts gives you the details. https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/02/developer-gets-zoning-approval-for-192-multi-family-apartments-just-north-of-lexington/