Lexington Police Department selected a new detective to investigate a growing number of domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. Project Horizon will work with the detective to provide shelter and support for victims.
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Many businesses have recently opened, relocated or are being planned in the Lexington area. Two restaurants opened this year in the Rockbridge Square shopping center on East Nelson Street. The Tru by Hilton hotel opened next to the Chick-fil-A. More change is coming with two new convenience stores and the relocation of Seasons’ Yield bakery.
Washington and Lee is seeking a permit to rent office space from the former Rockbridge Building. The property at 17 S. Main St. will retain business storefronts.
The new water bill increase would go into effect next July with a new stormwater fee phased in over time.
The City of Lexington will consider new proposals to develop condos and townhouses at the former VDOT site on Waddell Street. Echelon ditched an earlier plan to build over 200 new rental units, including some below market rate.
Ricardo Vergara must register as a sex offender, and he will be on probation for five years after he’s released from prison.
Local students were let out of school early to watch the eclipse.
Three of six city council seats, Lexington mayor, and new this year school board seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 5 election.
Residents may start receiving a monthly stormwater fee beginning as early as January 2026.
The Dunkin’ franchise on Lee Highway has made $270,000 in net sales since January.