Beau and Hans, both German shorthaired pointers, have completed months of training with their handlers, officers Chase Camden and Cameron Wheeler. The dogs, officially certified on Oct. 17, will be used primarily for vehicle searches.
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The 1% sales tax increase is slated to fund school construction and renovation projects in the region.
The number of votes was more than in previous midterm presidential elections in the area. This year’s election was the first since Rockbridge County consolidated the number of voting precincts from 17 to 13. More than 6,000 people voted early.
This year’s mid-term elections will be the first general election since Rockbridge County consolidated the number of voting precincts from 17 to 13. The change moved some polling locations from churches and fire departments to schools.
Cline is running for his fifth term. Macy worked as a reporter for the Roanoke Times for over 20 years.
Voters in Buena Vista and Lexington are getting the chance to weigh in on a proposal to increase the sales tax by 1% to fund school construction. They’re also voting in three uncontested school board races.
From proposed tax increases to mayor’s races, find out what’s going to be on your ballot on Nov. 3.
Buena Vista launched its first official Pothole Blitz the week of Oct. 26, asking residents to report potholes for targeted repairs. The city plans to track reported potholes, completed repairs, and materials used to inform future maintenance decisions. Residents say some neighborhood streets need improvements beyond pothole repairs.
Students at schools in Rockbridge County and Buena Vista will continue receiving free breakfast and lunch through a federal program that supports meals for students in low-income areas. The program has allowed schools to provide meals for every student and reduce food service debts through reimbursements from the Virginia Department of Education.
Southern Virginia University senior Natalia Molanphy launched Mitcha Matcha in Buena Vista in September 2026, turning a longtime appreciation for matcha into a business that combines her interest in graphic design with her goal of earning money during college.