The Lexington City Council and the Buena Vista City Council approved about $13,000 each for a new drug recovery court. These funds, combined with $50,000 from Rockbridge County, will go towards a full-time coordinator for the program.
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Downtown Lexington businesses report more consumers are spending, reflecting a national spike in holiday sales and local “shop small” promotions.
The City of Lexington says it has increased the number of parking tickets it issues after business owners complained that customers can’t find parking spaces. Some shop owners blame downtown workers, who leave their cars in the two-hour spaces all day.
The Christmas Parade, Jingle Bell Run and the Festival of Trees are a few of the holiday events to help ring in the holiday season.
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.
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.