The Rockbridge Report

09/07/2026

04/10/2026

The Washington and Lee golf teams have been practicing without a golf course since the beginning of the year. The school and the Lexington Golf and Country Club are collaborating to renovate the course with improved facilities and plan to host tournaments once construction is complete.

Shane Riley reports.

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04/10/2026

Rockbridge CAN is now working to bring food to those living in some of the Rockbridge area’s most remote regions. The organization provides free, restaurant-style meals in areas with limited access to fresh food, including new service in Fairfield and a potential expansion into Arnold’s Valley.

Catherine Keightley reports.

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04/10/2026

The renovation of downtown Lexington’s Courthouse Square has added benches, charging outlets, and lighting. At least 13 donors funded the project, including Washington and Lee and Virginia Military Institute. The space will be used to host America 250 celebrations this summer.

Kaden Buss reports.

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04/10/2026

Residents in Buena Vista say the divide between members of The Church of Latter-day Saints and non-members continues to influence the community three decades after leaders of the church acquired Southern Virginia University. Residents say relations have improved in some areas but persist in many others.

https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/09/decades-old-religious-tensions-continue-to-divide-buena-vista/

04/10/2026

Jay Lewis is no longer serving as the Walkers Creek supervisor after he did not take an oath of office following his re-election. His vacancy forced a re-vote on funding for a proposed recreation center, putting the project in limbo.

https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/09/rockbridge-supervisors-failure-to-take-oath-leaves-walkers-creek-without-representation-overturns-rec-center-vote/

04/10/2026

In recent years, Virginia has updated its guidelines regarding testing requirements for special education students in an effort to make schools more inclusive. Local schools are also moving toward having more special education students in general education classrooms.

https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/09/rockbridge-schools-moving-special-education-students-into-general-education-classrooms/

04/10/2026

Lexington has approved funding for four applicants to the Homeowner Helper Program. The recipients’ houses require fixes ranging from a fresh coat of paint to a new foundation.

https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/09/new-program-seeks-to-provide-funding-to-lexington-homeowners-for-essential-home-repairs/

04/10/2026

Wayne Handley, the city’s interim city manager, says two sworn officer positions will be taken away due to the merging of Parry McCluer Middle School into Parry McCluer High School. A vacant patrol officer position also will remain unfilled. Dave Clements, the city’s interim police chief, says he does not expect any impact on response times.

https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/09/buena-vista-police-department-reduces-staffing-amid-city-budget-shortfall/

04/04/2026

Lexington Coffee Shop closed last year after Karen and Jon Landis bought the building and started renovations. Electrical issues have delayed the project, according to their contractor. Former manager Rachael Rooney says her plans to reopen the coffee shop didn’t work out.
https://rockbridgereport.academic.wlu.edu/2026/04/02/future-of-former-lexington-coffee-shop-remains-in-question-as-renovations-drag-on/