Power out By KILTIE TOMPKINS and NINA COOLIDGE More than 2,500 people in Rockbridge County were still without power Thursday afternoon after an ice storm hit the area Tuesday. The storm also knocked out cell phone service for many students and area residents.

Lending a helping hand
By KAT GREENE
W&L Law school students help the community with their taxes.

New RCS superintendent named
By ELLIOTT WALKER
Former Assistant Superintendent John Reynolds appointed.

Sending some love overseas
By NICOLE MOORADIAN
Two Rockbridge County women send well wishes, care packages to U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

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Books missing at W&L

Cold weather a problem for local homeless, RASS

Bank of Rockbridge opens its doors

Kerr's Creek Irregulars band together to keep airstrip

Challenged books not a problem at Rockbridge library

Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center offers lessons for disabled

As W&L students start pledgeship, firm stance taken by all on hazing

Six-day weather forecast

In-depth look at childhood obesity, local schools' nutrition plans, and what hotels are doing to keep customers healthy

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