2023 has been laden with natural disasters, both in the U.S. — Maui and northeastern fires — and abroad — Libya flooding, among many others. The United Nations weather agency forecasts that natural disasters aren’t going anywhere, and the need to address climate change is urgent as ever.
The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended another day. But the exchange of prisoners from both sides will likely not free everyone. And fighting will resume soon.
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.
Nationally, food tourism is on the rise. Local businesses are working to draw in this niche group of tourists to the county.
By Billy Crosby The Rockbridge County branch of Habitat for Humanity recently purchased 22 lots in the Greenhouse Village subdivision. Local Habitat…
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Michele Bachmann exhorted Christian students at Liberty University in Virginia to “not settle” for easy personal and political…
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of a tractor-trailer loaded with beauty products from a travel center in Botetourt…
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia education officials say 96 percent of Virginia’s public schools are fully accredited after meeting state benchmarks, down…
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Buena Vista received a $5 million federal loan, which will help the city refinance debt and upgrade its nearly 40-year-old wastewater facility.
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Rockbridge County employers have raised wages and cut operating hours because they can’t find enough workers. New businesses on Route 11 may further deplete the labor pool when they open soon.Tune in to Xfinity Channel 18 next Tuesday (11/7) for live coverage of election night starting at 7pm. And check our website for live updates.
