Lexington’s Starbucks store manager says she told her bosses that the store would need more food and staff before opening.
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Rockbridge County High School has a new evacuation site after last fall’s much-criticized response to threats of an active shooter and bomb on campus.
The new intercom replaces a public address system that was broken during last fall’s bomb and active shooter threat at the high school.
The Lexington City School Board has finally adopted a policy about book selection and removal policy at its latest meeting.
Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista ditched plans to build a new regional jail with neighboring Alleghany and Bath Counties. Instead, the three localities will seek state funding to renovate the existing jail, which now holds twice its inmate capacity.
Online sales reached record numbers on Black Friday. Local business owners and customers share how they plan to tackle holiday shopping this season.
Many locals don’t want solar companies to destroy their land or scenic view. But national experts see solar power as a crucial solution to climate change, and some farmers rely on the panels as a necessary source of income.
Lexington could soon allow homeowners to build small, backyard houses, for rentals or family housing. Officials say small houses will be cheaper to rent than other units—and could potentially lessen the shortage of affordable housing.
Rockbridge County has been in severe drought all month, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Local farmers say the growing season is over, so no amount of rain will help them now.
Several Lexington hotels are now refusing to accept homeless guests. This comes at a time when demand for local housing assistance has increased. Local advocates say that building more affordable housing is their primary focus in alleviating homelessness.