Voters in Lexington and Buena Vista signed off Tuesday on a 1 percent sales tax hike in both cities that will support school construction. With the funding secured, school officials say they can finalize plans and adjust their budgets to account for the new revenue.
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The Glasgow election comes months after a failed petition to oust the town’s mayor. In Rockbridge County, Toria Brown is now set to serve a full term as supervisor after being named an interim replacement for Jay Lewis, who was found ineligible to serve earlier this year after failing to take the oath of office.
Rising diesel prices are adding to the operating costs of Rockbridge County farmers already struggling with drought conditions. They say it’s making it more expensive to harvest hay, haul water and transport supplies.
A volunteer at Intersection 540 and Project Horizon is leading the way in forming a peer support group for adult survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma. Kirsten Tharp has developed a curriculum to teach participants about trauma and hopes the group will provide victims with a stronger social network.
The Glasgow election comes months after a failed petition to oust the town’s mayor. Brown is now set to serve a full term after being named an interim replacement for Jay Lewis, who was found ineligible to serve after failing to take the oath of office.
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.
Rockbridge County voters are casting ballots for a supervisor representing the Walker’s Creek district. The former incumbent was declared ineligible to serve because he didn’t take the oath of office. In Glasgow, residents are selecting three town council members months after a failed petition to oust the mayor.
From proposed tax increases to mayor’s races, find out what’s going to be on your ballot on Nov. 3.