Residents in the city say the divide between members of The Church of Latter-day Saints and non-members continues to influence the community three decades after leaders of the church acquired Southern Virginia University. Residents say relations have improved in some areas but persist in many others.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon, while Israeli attacks continued.
Wayne Handley, the city’s interim city manager, says two sworn officer positions will be taken away due to the merging of Parry McCluer Middle School into Parry McCluer High School. A vacant patrol officer position also will remain unfilled. Dave Clements, the city’s interim police chief, says he does not expect any impact on response times.
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.
Some of the Rockbridge County region’s most vulnerable residents will have to find new ways to get to medical appointments after Valley Area Stretcher Transport shut down last month. VAST officials say they had to close after facing credentialing delays and other challenges.
Lexington citizens will get to meet and ask questions of the new Lexington Police Chief Justin Doll at an event on Thursday at Lylburn Downing Middle School. The gathering is part of an effort led by 50 Ways Rockbridge to strengthen connections between law enforcement and the community.
Dayton James Webber, who is in police custody in Virginia, will return to Maryland, where he faces charges of fatally shooting a passenger in the car he was driving.
Circuit Court Judge Christopher Russell has served in the position for the past six years. He has worked in the Rockbridge area as a legal professional since 2001. Russell has also worked as an adjunct law professor at Washington and Lee University.
The speedway added an affordable Crown Victoria class as part of efforts to make racing more accessible. The season starts April 4.
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.
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Future of former Lexington Coffee Shop remains in question as renovations drag on. Kaden Buss gives you the update. https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/02/future-of-former-lexington-coffee-shop-remains-in-question-as-renovations-drag-on/
Buena Vista bed and breakfast seeks to expand, rent more rooms. Shay Bowman tells you the story.
Developer gets zoning approval for 192 multi-family apartments just north of Lexington. Cecilia Roberts gives you the details. https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/02/developer-gets-zoning-approval-for-192-multi-family-apartments-just-north-of-lexington/