The Republican defeated Democratic challenger Beth Macy by about 35,000 votes, with all the precincts reporting. Cline says he plans to continue standing up for conservative values and limited government intervention when he heads back to Washington, D.C., where Democrats rode a wave of anti-Trump sentiment to take control of Congress.
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After 32 years in business, Grocery Express in Glasgow is shifting its focus to hardware and outdoor supplies. The owner says a struggling economy and growing competition from larger retailers are making it harder to stay in the grocery business.
The Rockbridge Homeless Connection Coalition is working to establish an emergency cold weather shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County. The organization is exploring partnerships with local churches and other organizations with the goal of setting up a temporary shelter by December.
After a six-month renovation, new owners Michael Meers and Madi Ford are hoping to revive a property that dates back to 1962. The motel closed in November before Meers and Ford purchased it in March. It reopened in late September.
Southern Virginia University senior Natalia Molanphy launched Mitcha Matcha in Buena Vista in September 2026, turning a longtime appreciation for matcha into a business that combines her interest in graphic design with her goal of earning money during college.
Some Rockbridge County farmers are having to haul their water from creeks and springs as the ongoing drought leaves pastures dry.
Rockbridge County farmers are having to feed their livestock hay months earlier than usual as the drought leaves pastures dry and water supplies low.
Lexington Coffee Shop closed last year after Karen and Jon Landis bought the building and started renovations. Electrical issues have delayed the project, according to their contractor. Former manager Rachael Rooney says her plans to reopen the coffee shop didn’t work out.
RCHS pays for students to earn certifications in a variety of trades. Through the school’s work-based learning program, students are matched with local employers to intern during the school day. One 2023 graduate is now working full-time for Rockbridge County Public Schools.
After a year-and-a-half-long process, the city has updated its ordinance regulating businesses run out of homes. The changes limit the number of customers, restrict deliveries, and regulate parking. The amendment comes after neighbors complained that traffic and deliveries were disrupting residential areas.