Recession continues to menace
area school budgets, jobs

By MICHAEL WHITE

The Buena Vista school system has applied for money from the federal stimulus package that would pay five teachers' salaries, including one here at Parry McCluer Middle School. (Courtesy of Buena Vista Public Schools)

The Buena Vista school system is applying for almost $900,000 in federal stimulus money.  The move is a response to the latest round of state budget cuts, which left the district facing a $1 million budget shortfall. 

Renovations to cost more than anticipated

Harrington Waddell Elementary School will also face challenges because of proposed state budget cuts. (ERIN GALLIHER/ Rockbridge Report)

By ERIN GALLIHER

Contractor bids for Lylburn Downing Middle School renovations were higher than expected. The Lexington School Board is working with architects to devise a plan to keep the project within budget.

College coaches
fall short in national diversity
By MARISA VAN BRUNT
A national survey conducted by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics reports Virginia colleges lack diversity among their sports faculty and administrators.

New businesses open at VMI
By NED OLIVER
A new snack bar and Barnes & Noble bookstore opened Wednesday in the renovated Lejeune Hall at Virginia Military Institute.  The new facility includes a Quiznos, Java City coffee, and a Bené Pizza grill.

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State budget cuts disturb transportation funding
By NED OLIVER

Last year the city learned that the Nelson Street bridge was not safe for carrying heavy truck traffic. (NED OLIVER/The Rockbridge Report)

VDOT is releasing a new six-year construction plan that reflects less funding for bridges and roads. Local officials say changes will not interfere with the replacement of the Nelson Street bridge.

City Council tables
land use proposal
By MICHAEL MORELLA
Amendments proposed to the
zoning code were ill-received by Lexington residents. Changes would limit the number of units allowed on certain tracts.

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