Adult arrests up 70 percent in Rockbridge area

Data from the Community-Based Correction Plan published Feb. 26 by Moseley Architects

While the Rockbridge area is still relatively safe, a report published in February showed crime was on the increase overall.

Barger Quarry neighbors again meet with the Planning Commission

Gerald Wilkes, geologist specialist for Virginia's Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, makes a presentation to the Planning Commission at a meeting Tuesday night about the Barger Quarry. Photo by Melissa Caron.

The Planning Commission met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed Barger Quarry expansion.
                        

 

 

 

 

 

College students go ga-ga
over presidential hopeful Obama

College students from the University of Richmond and University of Virginia scream for Obama. Photo by Mary Childs

Senator Barack Obama spoke in Charlottesville on Monday.  Students from local universities turned out in droves to see Obama. 
            

 

 

 

Buena Vista gets a makeover

The advertisement featuring Buena Vista's new logo. Courtesy of the city of Buena Vista

The city used a South Carolina town planning and economic development firm to develop a new logo and marketing strategy in October.
           

 

 

 

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Elementary schools get federal grants

Natural Bridge Zoo fined and shut down

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses MeadWestvaco case

Balancing school
and saving lives --  student firefighters

How did the county celebrate Halloween?

Bush defends nominee
for attorney general

Chrysler cuts 12,000 jobs

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