The Lexington Police Department will now have 20 officers, following two recent hires. Police Chief Justin Doll says the department has been understaffed for years. Doll says he recently hired two more officers, which will allow the force to work less overtime, spend more time on investigations, and focus on building relationships with the community.
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Lexington is looking to replace Patrick Madigan, who left in August after four years. The position oversees essential city services such as trash collection, wastewater management, and snow removal. It pays up to $132,000 annually.
The proposed 1% sales tax could raise an estimated $6.6 million over five years. The funding would go toward projects that include a new gymnasium at Rockbridge County High School and an HVAC System replacement at Lylburn Downing Middle School.
The stormwater project along Woods Creek in Lexington is designed to reduce pollutants entering the water. Nearby utility and bridge construction is also limiting access to the Woods Creek Trail and Lime Kiln Bridge Park.
Crews are continuing to remove trees downed in the Sept. 4 storm. Residents are assessing the extent of damage to their properties, including homes, yards, mailboxes and toolsheds as cleanup efforts continue.
Lexington is holding a special mayoral election following the unexpected death of Mayor Frank Friedman in July. Voters will choose between interim Mayor David Sigler and city councilman Nicholas Betts, who served on council together. The winner would serve the rest of Friedman’s term and be up for reelection in 2028.
Lexington City Schools will revise its non-resident student policy after increased enrollment led to three returning students initially being placed on the waitlist this summer.
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Lexington community came together to honor the first responders who served that day. Virginia Military Institute (VMI) cadets participated in a memorial stair climb, while the Lexington Fire Department held a ceremony to honor those who lost their lives.
Washington and Lee University came together 25 years after 9/11 to honor the lives lost, including two alumni who died in the attack.
The $1 million project in downtown Lexington is almost complete. The improvements, funded by outside donations, involved moving the Veterans Memorial, replacing grass with brick, and adding terraces and trees. Business owners hope the facelift will help increase foot traffic downtown.