‘News’ Archives
Blasting on I-81
Lane closures are scheduled for August 30-31 for the I-81 truck climbing lane project in Rockbridge County. The right northbound lane will be closed from mile marker 201.5 to mile marker 202.7 from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. Blasting will also take place along I-81 August 31 and September 2 at 1 pm. The blasting locations will be [...]
Welcome Home!
Members of the Virginia National Guard returned to the region on Wednesday, in Lexington, Lynchburg and Bedford, after serving in Iraq since March. About 300 soldiers from the Lynchburg-based 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Brigade Combat Team checked in at their various armories Wednesday. A huge crowd greeted the soldiers upon [...]
Flood Warning
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BLACKSBURG HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR LEXINGTON, BUENA VISTA AND ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY AS WELL AS LYNCHBURG, AMHERST COUNTY AND NORTHEASTERN BEDFORD COUNTY UNTIL 415 PM. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED VERY HEAVY RAIN FROM A LARGE AND NEARLY STATIONARY CLUSTER OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS [...]
I-81
On I-81 at mile marker 199 in Rockbridge County, motorists can expect potential delays this morning (Friday) due to an incident. The south entrance ramp and exit ramp are closed. The rest area will also be closed until further notice.
Flash Flood Watch
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED TODAY, PRODUCING TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS, WITH RAINFALL RATES UP TO FOUR INCHES AN HOUR POSSIBLE. SOME LOCATIONS MAY SEE TWO OR MORE INCHES OF RAIN IN LESS THAN AN HOUR. THIS WOULD LIKELY CAUSE FLASH FLOODING ON SMALLER CREEKS [...]
Tractor Trailer Accident
A tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County resulted in traffic delays near mile marker 200 in the Fairfield area. The tractor-trailer was heading southbound when the driver lost control and ran off the right side of the road, hitting an embankment and overturning. The driver, who wasn't injured, was charged with failure to [...]
School Board Opening
Applications are now being taken for an open seat on the Lexington School Board. Board member Michael Tschantz has given up his seat because he is leaving the city. Council will fill the vacancy at a meeting on September 16. Interested candidates can pick up an application from City Hall. Applications are due by September 2.
Severe Storms
Severe thunderstorms struck the Rockbridge area Wednesday and Thursday. Funnel clouds that did not touch down were reported Wednesday in Arnolds Valley and Thursday’s storms resulted in power outages in the Arnolds Valley area. Lexington firefighters also responded on Thursday to a transformer and tree on fire on both Enfield Road and [...]
Buena Vista Police Chief
The Buena Vista city manager’s office on Friday released a statement regarding the recent resignation of Police Chief A.J. Panebianco. According to the statement, city officials say that after discussing issues with Chief Panebianco, it was determined by Panebianco that it would be better for him to seek other employment opportunities. [...]
Fire Investigation
Investigators continue to search for the cause of Friday’s fire that devastated the Southern Inn on Main Street in downtown Lexington. The early morning fire also caused smoke and water damage to the McCorkle's Hallmark Card shop and ReMax Real Estate on Main Street. No firm damage figure has been set but the damages could be upwards of [...]