The Raphine Volunteer Fire Company is having a Fourth of July celebration on July 5 at 6 p.m. on the carnival grounds. City ...

The News-Gazette and CornerStone Bank are looking for some great photographs to illustrate the 2026 CornerStone Bank/News-Gazette calendar and YOU ...

Did you know research shows geranium oil can be just as effective as DEET for repelling ticks? It works by covering up the carbon dioxide smell that draws ticks to you. Simply dilute it with a carrier ...

Suzanne Youngkin (second from right), the first lady of Virginia, speaks about community health and recovery efforts during a tour of the Hope House Monday afternoon. With her are Paula Hubbard ...

The Buena Vista Police Department hosted its annual summer camp over the past two weeks, with participants getting to learn about the roles of the many first responders in the Rockbridge County area ...

Students from the College Orientation Workshop (COW) program at Virginia Military Institute had some hands-on firefighting training at the Lexington Fire Department this past Saturday. The students ...

VMI Cadet Seeks To Answer Question In Summer Project If music can charm a savage breast, could it also bring out the best in an athlete? Music is known to help lower anxiety and stress, slow the heart ...

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Antique vehicles were on display at a car show held Sunday, June 29, at Heritage Hall in Lexington. Blue Connection (far left) played bluegrass music at the show. Concessions were provided and ...

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley Camden of Natural Bridge Station, who departed this life peacefully on June 23, 2025, at the age of 85. She ...

BUTCH MOORE Ancil Ray Moore, 77, of Buena Vista, known to his family and friends as Butch, peacefully went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born in Parsons, W.Va., on Oct. 29, 1947, ...