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Virginia is up for grabs

Registrars predict up to 90 percent of Rockbridge County's registered voters will cast a ballot on Election Day. (CATHERINE CARLOCK/The Rockbridge Report)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia is expected to be a swing state in Tuesday's presidential election. Polls show Barack Obama leading in the historically Republican state, but John McCain is campaigning hard in the final week.

Buena Vista celebrates Phillies' win

Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel's nephew is principal of Parry McCluer Middle School in Buena Vista. Listen to how he felt watching the big game.

Area farmers feel pinch of rising costs

Dairy Farmer Charlie Leech and his daugther milk about 240 cows each day. (CAMERON STEELE/ The Rockbridge Report)

The financial crunch felt by most of the country has reached some Rockbridge County farmers. Rising production costs and the toughest lending environment in 25 years could make life difficult for them.

Lexington police force back to full staff

This driver was charged with drunk driving Saturday night after refusing a Breathalizer test. (JANE LEE/The Rockbridge Report)

The Lexington Police Department is fully staffed for the first time since 2005. Arrests are up, and the department believes a more visible force will deter people from breaking the law.

 

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Three seats up for grabs on Lexington Council

Local registrars expect a flood of voters

Trick-or-treaters help keep economic demons away

College's Rockbridge Center gets a makeover

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