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The Ring-tum Phi

A marathon runner approaches the finish line at the Chessie Trail Races. Other races included a half marathon, 5k, 10k and 26.2-mile relay.

700 participants run in Chessie Trail Races

Local residents and students ran in the annual fundraising event for the Chessie Trail
Emily Scaff
November 4, 2024
Because of Lexington’s small size, the attitudes and behaviors of Washington and Lee students play a big role in the school’s relationship with the city.

Bridging the gap between W&L and Lexington

Local residents believe that W&L students make a big impact, but there is still work to be done
Joshua Davidson, Local Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Behavioral health services will soon be expanded at The Rockbridge Area Health Center.

Rockbridge County gets expanded mental health funding

A two-year grant will allow the county’s health center to hire more licensed mental health providers and expand telehealth services
Liz Trubeck
October 21, 2024
Some hotels and restaurants filled up over Parents Weekend, while others barely saw any impact.

Lexington businesses see mixed impacts from Parents Weekend

Not all small business owners saw a large increase in customers during one of Lexington’s busiest weekends
Joshua Davidson
October 21, 2024
A $200,000 state grant is funding the new detective position.

Lexington Police Department names a detective to handle domestic abuse and sexual assault cases

Project Horizon will work with the detective to provide shelter and support for victims
Alejandra Pacheco
October 21, 2024
The Rockbridge Building is being renovated and will soon be available to Washington and Lee for office space.

Divided City Council lets W&L lease downtown building

The motion passed thanks to a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Frank Friedman
Aiden Kelsey, Local Editor
October 21, 2024
The Rockbridge Area Relief Association is one resource available to those facing homelessness.

Local leaders raise awareness of homelessness in Rockbridge County

A panel of community experts discussed the wide scope of the crisis and contributing risk factors to homelessness
Emily Scaff
October 7, 2024
Taqueria Jalisco opened next to Cook Out in June.

Businesses settle into new locations in Lexington

County officials say events at W&L and VMI, along with traffic from the interstates, are likely attracting chain businesses to the area
Kate Keeley
October 7, 2024
For the past two school years, abstenteeism rates at Rockbridge County High School have been nearly double the Virginia average.

Rockbridge County students are missing too much school

Rockbridge County Public Schools adopted a new attendance policy, but parents say they failed to communicate it
Julianna Stephenson, Co-editor in Chief
October 7, 2024
The four candidates for Lexington City School Board speak at the forum (from left to right): Tammy Dunn, Meghan Ferguson, Katie Masey and Kasey Potter.

Meet the contenders for Lexington City School Board

Lexington School Board candidates were previously appointed by the city council. This year marks the school board’s first election
Joshua Davidson
September 23, 2024
Washington and Lee closed down to address a bomb threat on July 10.

In Rockbridge County, threats of violence are concentrated at Washington and Lee

Bomb threats have been on the rise across the nation, but VMI and SVU have not seen an increase.
Amelia Lanier
September 23, 2024
Lexington City Council members voted unanimously to change the name of Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery after Alexander’s speech. Photo by Catherine McKean, ’24

How a statement by Lexington City Council’s lone Black woman informs council decisions

Mayor Friedman’s perception of Lexington changed after Alexander shared what living as a Black woman in town during Jim Crow laws was like
Liz Trubeck
December 11, 2023
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