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Workshop at Timber Ridge offers adult art classes.

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The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is launching a drive-through pet food pantry in January, filling a void created when a volunteer-run animal alliance closed more than two months ago.

Cami Knott has the story here:
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5 Dec

Efforts to develop Spotswood Drive and VDOT property underway—again.

To learn more, read the story by Skyler Hollins here:
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Rockbridge region leaders discuss solutions to housing crisis

The Rocks to Roofs initiative Community members from Lexington, Buena Vista and the county are working together to address challenges in the housing market.

Rockbridge County moves forward with $16 million updates at high school campus

The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to build a new regional recreation center and install artificial turf at the high school.

Rockbridge County High School officials pause plan for a four-by-four block schedule

Administrators say they are conducting research to learn how the schedule may impact students.

Town-gown tensions increase in Buena Vista

Voters ousted the incumbent mayor, who is a high-ranking official at Southern Virginia University.

Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses

The suspect in custody has been identified as Brian Cole Jr., of Woodbridge, Virginia, though officials offered no details about a motive.

Council raises borrowing limit for Waddell

By Krysta Huber Lexington City Council voted to increase by $1 million its advertised bond amount for a new Waddell Elementary School…

W&L students run in D.C. marathon for Kelsey Durkin

Washington and Lee University students, alumni and parents gathered in Washington, D.C. last weekend to celebrate the memory of Kelsey Durkin, who…

W&L students run in D.C. marathon for Kelsey Durkin

Washington and Lee University students, alumni and parents gathered in Washington, D.C. last weekend to celebrate the memory of Kelsey Durkin, who…

Raising minimum wage raises questions

By Waringa Kamau Debbie Levonick works at Lexington’s Holiday Inn front desk, answering the telephone and checking in guests. She earns a…

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Virginia state senators questioned leaders from Virginia’s public colleges earlier this week about how existing board vacancies are affecting the schools. There are 10 vacancies at George Mason University, seven at UVA, and five at VMI. Read Juliette Sohonage’s story here to learn more: 🔗 rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/state-senators-ask-public-university-leaders-about-i... ... See MoreSee Less

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Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista are working together to find solutions to the region’s systemic housing crisis through an initiative called Rock to Roofs. Read Isabella Custard’s story on our website to learn more: rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/rockbridge-region-leaders-discuss-solutions-to-housi... ... See MoreSee Less

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The six-foot-high hedges that separated Southern Virginia University’s campus from the city of Buena Vista were cut down in 1996. But there are some signs of a growing divide between the city and the university.To learn more, read Sydney Devory‘s here: rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/town-gown-tensions-increase-in-buena-vista/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The only local news website and television broadcast for the Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge community since 1985.

As this semester comes to a close, hear from the b As this semester comes to a close, hear from the beat reporters about what their favorite stories they worked on this semester!
Virginia state senators questioned leaders from Vi Virginia state senators questioned leaders from Virginia’s public colleges earlier this week about how existing board vacancies are affecting the schools. There are 10 vacancies at George Mason University, seven at UVA, and five at VMI. 

Read Juliette Sohonage’s story here to learn more: 🔗 https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/state-senators-ask-public-university-leaders-about-impact-of-board-vacancies/
Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista are Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista are working together to find solutions to the region’s systemic housing crisis through an initiative called Rock to Roofs. 

Read Isabella Custard’s story on our website to learn more: https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/rockbridge-region-leaders-discuss-solutions-to-housing-crisis/
Here’s what you missed this week. Find the full st Here’s what you missed this week. Find the full stories on our website!!
The six-foot-high hedges that separated Southern V The six-foot-high hedges that separated Southern Virginia University’s campus from the city of Buena Vista were cut down in 1996. But there are some signs of a growing divide between the city and the university.
To learn more, read Sydney Devory‘s here: 
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/town-gown-tensions-increase-in-buena-vista/
The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is launchin The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is launching a drive-through pet food pantry in January, filling a void created when a volunteer-run animal alliance closed more than two months ago. 
To learn more, read Cami Knott‘s story here:
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/rara-revives-rockbridge-pet-food-pantry/
College students may be getting ready to wind down College students may be getting ready to wind down for winter break. But things are heating up at an art studio north of Lexington. Aiden Kelsey reports the space has been open and offering classes for 10 months, but the owners are making it official with a ribbon cutting on Monday.
Facilities at Rockbridge County High School are ge Facilities at Rockbridge County High School are getting spruced up. The county board of supervisors has approved a new rec center and more.
In Lexington, city officials are again talking abo In Lexington, city officials are again talking about developing two pieces of property to provide much-needed tax revenue.
Rockbridge County High School administrators are p Rockbridge County High School administrators are pausing plans to implement a four by four block schedule. Parents and students had questioned the need for such a change and the way they learned about it.
Here’s what you missed on the Rockbridge Report. Here’s what you missed on the Rockbridge Report. 

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Wishing you all a happy thanksgiving with your lov Wishing you all a happy thanksgiving with your loved ones. We’ll see you next week with the Rockbridge Report 🧡📰🦃📺
Actor Alicia Silverstone is joining animal activis Actor Alicia Silverstone is joining animal activists in offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the location of two baby giraffes missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo. 

Click on the link in our bio to read the story!
Kerrs Creek local Steve Hart was elected Nov. 4 fo Kerrs Creek local Steve Hart was elected Nov. 4 for the first time to the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors as a district representative. The Rockbridge Report’s politics reporter Isabella Custard sat down for an exclusive interview with Hart to talk about his plans for Rockbridge.
Buena Vista’s newly elected mayor and council memb Buena Vista’s newly elected mayor and council members say voters want change, and they’re promising a more open and collaborative approach to city government. New city leaders say they will focus on such issues as restructuring committees, increasing transparency and expanding public participation in council meetings. Politics reporter Juliette Sohonage reports.
For more than 30 years, Hoofbeats has offered ther For more than 30 years, Hoofbeats has offered therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with physical, emotional, and developmental challenges in Rockbridge County. Lexington City reporter Cate Wachholz has the story.
Buena Vista Police Chief Wayne Handley will retire Buena Vista Police Chief Wayne Handley will retire, effective June, according to city officials. 

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Brian Rowsey is leasing the former Lexington Resta Brian Rowsey is leasing the former Lexington Restaurant on South Main Street, rebranded as the Lexington Diner. Rowsey says he’s moving on after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of being an accessory to illegal bingo games at 501 Roadhouse. He still maintains his innocence despite the guilty plea.
Reporter Aiden Kelsey has the full story.
The need has grown more urgent because of the 43-d The need has grown more urgent because of the 43-day government shutdown. 

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Attendance has climbed steadily at free community Attendance has climbed steadily at free community dinners hosted by Rockbridge Connect and Nourish in six locations across Rockbridge County in the wake of the 43-day government shutdown. Cops and courts reporter Cami Knott has the story.
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rockbridgenews Rockbridge Report @rockbridgenews ·
5 Dec

Workshop at Timber Ridge offers adult art classes.

Learn more from Aiden Kelsey here:
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/workshop-at-timber-ridge-offers-adult-art-classes/

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5 Dec

The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is launching a drive-through pet food pantry in January, filling a void created when a volunteer-run animal alliance closed more than two months ago.

Cami Knott has the story here:
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/rara-revives-rockbridge-pet-food-pantry/

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5 Dec

Efforts to develop Spotswood Drive and VDOT property underway—again.

To learn more, read the story by Skyler Hollins here:
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2025/12/04/efforts-to-develop-spotswood-drive-and-vdot-property-underway-again/

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