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    Rockbridge Weekly Community Calendar
    The Rockbridge Weekly now posts a regular community calendar of events in this place. If you are a non-profit and would like to submit an item for th.....

    · 2nd Annual Rock'n 4 Autism Benefit Concert Sept. 18


    Heather Marie Chenault And James Edward Coffey Engaged
    Robert and Elizabeth Chenault of Clifton Forge wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Heather Marie to James Edwar.....

    · Lexington Council Public Hearing Set For Thursday, Sept. 16

    · Big Brothers Big Sisters Exec To Speak At Prevention Coalition Meeting Sept. 8

    · College Night Scheduled Sept. 29 at DSLCC

    · Affordable Care Act Program Helps Virginia Employers and Unions Cover Early Retirees

    · Shumate Company Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $60,000


    Lexington Police Get New Cubicles
    The Lexington Police Department Foundation (LPDF) is always looking for ways to help out the Lexington Police Department. On Tuesday, August 31st, th.....

    · Hospice Volunteer Orientation September 9th

    · Labor Day Weekend Festivities

    · September Blood Drives Noted

    · Webb To Attend 32nd Annual Democratic Labor Day Breakfast Sept. 6

    · Kroger Pharmacies Have Flu Vaccine

    · BV City Council Meets September 2, 2010


    Great Weather Makes For An Enjoyable Community Festival
    Getting a break from the heat, the Rockbridge Community Festival was a great day bringing folks from all over the area to peruse jewelry, art, crafts .....


    N. B. Kids Happy To Be Back In School
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    · Food Crafts For Kids Featured On Wednesdays At RRL

    · EDITORIAL: The Million Penny Campaign


    Ruth Messinger, President of American Jewish World Service, to Speak at W&L
    Ruth W. Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), will deliver a talk titled “Jews as Global Citizens” on Friday, Sept. 24, at.....

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    Mom's Group
    Erika Brooke speaks about Lexington Mom's Club.
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    Hospice Explained
    Professor Peter Fyfe explains the functions of the Rockbridge Area Hospice.
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    Fellowship Details
    John Vosburgh talks about the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in the area.
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    Misc. RCF Music...
    Rockmutt and a Fairfield singer entertain Community Festival Audience
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    Vista Links Lots Noted
    BV Director of Economic Development Brian Brown takes the editor on a tour of the available lots for developers and potential homeowners.
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    Larry Conner and Bruce Allen talk about "Love Is Like An Onion" CD
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    BV Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rebecca Gates and Schools' Director of Maintenance Gary Cash, talk about an energy grant which would help the Parry McCluer Middle School save a great deal of money in energy costs.
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  • 1. In your view, did the surge in Iraq work or not work?
  • 2. Why are low interest rates not working with respect to home sales?
  • 3. Have you ever been sexually harassed on your job?
  • 4. Do you believe the Bush tax cuts should be extended beyond Jan. 1, 2011?
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    Hurricane Earl: Thursday, September 2, 2010


    Bluedogart Studio & Gallery Reopens in New Location


    Labor Day Weekend at Lime Kiln: Two Summer Music Parties


    RACS Fully-Funded In Community Coalition Grant Competition With Virginia ABC


    Southern Virginia Theatre Season Opens with Unique Musical


    Two New Student Reps Join BV School Board


    W&L Biochemistry Lab Goes to the Dog

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    Local IN-DEPTH Newsbeat

    · Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Starts Off Blue Ridge Readers Book Club


    BV Schools To Buy County School Bus; Board Extends Superintendent's Contract
    Buena Vista, VA (August 26, 2010) - "Is one all they've got?" That was the funny remark made by relatively new Buena Vista School Board member Steve W.....

    · Parks Ordinance Moves To Council On 5-1 Vote


    Fairfield Elementary Makes Accreditation and AYP
    Fairfield Elementary School Principal Sheree Gillespie is proud that her school made great strides last year and achieved Accreditation and AYP for th.....


    First ReHabitat House Dedicated In Glasgow
    When India Martin of Glasgow heard about the new ReHabitat program she knew just the family to recommend for the new rehabilitation program. Three ge.....


    More Community Festival Photos
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    Blalock Files To Run For County Sheriff
    At a recent talk on the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Department and the Rockbride County Jail given by Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Blalock and Jail Supe.....

    · BV Bond Initiative Would Fix Major PMMS Problems


    Lexington Police Department Foundation Board Hears From VMI
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    BV To Move Elections To November; Supports BVRS In Revenue Recovery Concept
    Buena Vista, VA (Thursday, August 19, 2010) - The Buena Vista City Council voted to change its municipal elections to November, but due to state regul.....

    · UPDATED: MRMS Awarded $478,575 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant


    CORRECTED: Monican Indians Get Nice Donation
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    · County Fire And Rescue Interest Payment Program Maxed Out

    · Slaughterhouse Amendment For Industrial Zoning Approved

    · White's Truck Stop Electronic Message Center Finally Approved


    $6,993,399 For Regional Broadband Awarded To RANA
    Rockbridge County Supervisor Hunt Riegel and chair of the Rockbridge Area Network Authority (RANA) has been holding his breath for months waiting to h.....


    First Day Of School At Natural Bridge
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    Lexington Woman's Club Supply Kindergarten Teachers
    The Lexington Woman's Club delivered to Kindergarten teachers their "wish list" supplies last week in Lexington and Rockbridge County. Twelve classroo.....


    Sadler Facing 11 Separate Charges; 6 Felonies Included
    For Anne Morgan Sadler, 27, of 421 Stoneridge Lane, Glasgow, August 17, 2010 was just one more day having to deal with law enforcement officials. She.....


    Presnell New Youth Program Coordinator At RRL
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    Opinion

    · The End Of Combat Role In Iraq

    · Some Vista Links Notes

    · The End Of Keynesianism? Nope, Not Yet

    · More Debt For BV? Well, Let’s Think This One Out

    · Housing Sales Slump 27% In July; Some Notes

    · MOAA Total Impressive

    · For BV, Like The Nation, Business Means Progress

    · More Debt For BV? Well, Let’s Think This One Out

    · Of Religion And Broken Legs

    · The Ethics Of Ethics

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