The News-Gazette, Lexington, Va

09/26/2025

Excursions start today!

GVFD will be selling food all day alongside Bizzee B's BBQ Mobile Eatery and Catering every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the entirety of the Fall excursion running from Goshen. Cash or card accepted! Raffle tickets will also be on sale!

Be sure to stop by and see us. We hope to meet up with some old friends!

09/26/2025

The Rockbridge County High School volleyball team earned a 3-0 home win over Shenandoah District rival Staunton on Thursday night in Lexington. Jada Hamilton led the Wildcats (5-4 overall, 3-4 district) with 10 kills, while Cesi Beidle served up 11 aces, Maisen Mckemy dished out 23 assists, and Hayley Higgins collected 14 digs. You can read more here and see the full story and photos in our Oct. 1 newspaper.

The News-Gazette | A weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County Virginia since 1801.

09/25/2025

Rockbridge, Va *Fatal MVA with Flyout* I-81 northbound at mile marker 181, in the vicinity of the ramp to Route 11. Units are on scene of a crash reportedly involving six tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles. A medical helicopter has been requested for at least one patient, and fire crews are establishing a landing zone. The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is also reportedly responding. All northbound lanes are shut down at this time.

09/25/2025

Free community open house this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: “Rockbridge at Play: Toys, Games & Histories” at the Rockbridge Historical Society. Read more about the exhibit and how you may be able to participate -
https://www.thenews-gazette.com/article/11850,bring-your-old-toys

09/25/2025

The historic 611 excursions begin tomorrow! To learn about the preparations and what to expect, feel free to read about it on our website: https://www.thenews-gazette.com/article/11815,all-aboard

09/24/2025

"We’ve [also] stepped up our focus on survivors," Detective Jess Burks of the Lexington Police Department tells The News-Gazette in a recent article about a police investigative unit which handles domestic violence cases, as well as other similar types of cases.

The News-Gazette | A weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County Virginia since 1801.

09/24/2025

Do you have questions about the proposed rec center at Rockbridge County High School? This article may have the answers!
https://www.thenews-gazette.com/article/11814,new-rec-center-at-rch

The News-Gazette | A weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County Virginia since 1801.

09/23/2025

Could we be getting a recreational center at Rockbridge County Hight School? An article with details about the process and projections will be in our next issue, out tomorrow morning online, for purchase, or delivered to your email!

09/23/2025

Excursions for the historic 611 steam engine begin this Friday but visitors can visit the train right now at Victoria Station in Goshen! Thank you Goshen Volunteer Fire Department for this PSA about visiting Victoria Station:
‼️ Attention 611 Friends ‼️
Starting tomorrow, 9/22 through the rest of the excursion period, Victoria Station will be open for spectators to see/photograph the 611 from 9:00 - 4:00. A couple things-
1. Please park in the parking lot and WALK to the train. Do not pass the cones or drive alongside the tracks. You will drive straight in, do NOT take the first right.
2. Watch for workers driving and do not climb on the rail cars or the 611. Please understand they have work to do prior to the excursions starting Friday morning, do not cause interruptions.
3. They are still working on putting things together for this great event, please be respectful and ENJOY her beauty!
(There are photos about where to park in the original post at the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department page)

09/23/2025

In high school volleyball action on Monday, Amherst County defeated Parry McCluer 3-0 in Buena Vista. The Fighting Blues (4-4) will return to the court with a Pioneer District match at Craig County on Tuesday evening.

Get more details about Monday's contest by visiting thenews-gazette.com, and we'll have full coverage in our Oct. 1 newspaper.

The News-Gazette | A weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County Virginia since 1801.

09/22/2025

Congratulations to the Rockbridge County High School golf team on winning the Shenandoah District championship! The Wildcats wrapped up the regular season on Monday at The Club at Ironwood in Staunton and will be one of two district teams to advance to the Region 3C tournament, which will take place next Monday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. The story and photos from today's 18-hole match will be in our Oct. 1 newspaper, while the story on the Wildcats' two wins in nine-hole matches at The Club at Ironwood will be in our Sept. 24 newspaper.

Rockbridge golf is your 2025 Shenandoah District Champions!

09/22/2025

Mark your calendars for this Saturday: the eighth annual Run of the Mill 5K. For details on the when and where, follow the link:
https://www.thenews-gazette.com/article/11749,run-of-the-mill-returns-sept-27