Only 32 buildings out of 150 in Lexington’s commercial business district are equipped with emergency sprinklers. City officials said adding sprinklers will allow unused second and third floors to be rented out.
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In past years, Lexington City Schools has accepted almost all students who do not live in the city. But, this year, they had to decline applications, even students whose siblings already go to the school.
The Rockbridge Area Relief Association partners with the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Grace Episcopal Church and Lexington Presbyterian Church to provide holiday meals those in need.
The city of Lexington is holding public meetings on the proposed stormwater fee and an additional water rate increase. Residents can ask questions to city staff and request a fee estimate. City council will likely vote on the stormwater fee after the first of the year.
A Texas-based pro-policing group targets Lexington residents by sending them letter requesting donations and support for tougher policing. City officials are skeptical as they say Lexington is one of the safest cities in the state.
Washington and Lee’s Women’s Basketball team celebrates their first victory under new head coach, Brittany Kemp.
Siobhan Deeds, the store’s co-owner, said she is very sad to move from the building that’s housed her store for 22 years. The store will move to another space downtown, likely sometime next year.
The City of Lexington is holding several public information sessions to brief homeowners on proposed stormwater fees and another rate increase. Residents will be able to ask city officials questions and request an estimate on the fees. If approved by Lexington City Council, the fee and rate hike would be the third increase to local water bills this year.
Events on Lexington’s two college campuses last month brought families and tourists to town, giving businesses a needed boost. Many of these businesses struggled during the summer without students, alumni and families at the colleges.
Lexington’s Public Works Department, in response to updated EPA rules, is surveying residents to figure out how many homes have lead pipes. Lexington’s water complies with EPA standards on lead, but the latest annual report indicated a slight increase in lead levels in 2023 compared to 2022, reflecting the erosion of household pipes and lead in the environment.