One athletic director said there is no “playbook” for how to deal with a tragedy involving a college sports team. But schools are sharing ideas as more and more of them face difficult situations, including the shooting deaths of three UVA teammates.
Businesses are settling into their new locations in the Lexington area. And more national chains are on the way.
Buena Vista’s median home values rose 60% since 2020. The city used to have one of the highest property tax rates in Virginia, but a recent cut brought Buena Vista below the state average.
One athletic director said there is no “playbook” for how to deal with a tragedy involving a college sports team. But schools are sharing ideas as more and more of them face difficult situations, including the shooting deaths of three UVA teammates.
Since 2020, suicide rates in Rockbridge County and across the nation have increased 4%. The increase is greatest among teens and young adults.