Lexington plans patriotic summer ahead of America’s 250th anniversary Lexington’s July 4 traditions will be connected to Virginia’s VA250 celebration Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer May 18, 2026
Straws promotes community, creativity and collaboration in Buena Vista The soda shop has revitalized what it means to do business in a small city Dylan Hill April 13, 2026
Lexington’s weather rollercoaster brings temperature jumps, confusion W&L students said they aren’t happy about the shifting weather patterns Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer April 13, 2026
Main Street Lexington helps to keep local businesses busy with customers Events and business features help drive customers to local stores Skyler Hollins March 23, 2026
Planned Rockbridge County recreation center sees mixed reactions in community The recreation center and several other new projects could total about $115 million in new borrowing Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer March 23, 2026
Virginia redistricting vote to proceed despite pending litigation If voters approve the mid-cycle redistricting, Lexington and Rockbridge County will move to a new Congressional district Joshua Davidson, Local Editor March 9, 2026
Know Your Rights panel brings local government to campus The panel addressed student rights, local governance and community challenges Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer March 9, 2026
Inside Lexington’s snow removal process Officials explain how crews prepare and respond to winter weather downtown Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer February 16, 2026
House of Delegates advances legislation examining higher education at VMI Cadets and community members have voiced opposition to changes at VMI Joshua Davidson, Local Editor February 16, 2026
Hundreds march for CARE’s 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade The MLK parade in Lexington celebrates a decade of united commitment to civic action Alisa Zhao February 2, 2026
Office of Community-Based Learning crosses gap between W&L students, locals CBL partners with local groups to place students in volunteer and experiential learning roles Katie Eubanks, Local Staff Writer February 2, 2026
More than half of Lexington businesses close on Sundays Business owners point to religious practices, staffing and work-life balance as reasons for closing Ava Tallat-Kelpsa, Multimedia Editor January 19, 2026