The News-Gazette, Lexington, Va

The News-Gazette, Lexington, Va Weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County since 1801.

In battles for first place in the Pioneer District, the Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team earned a 77-69 ro...
02/08/2025

In battles for first place in the Pioneer District, the Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team earned a 77-69 road win over Narrows on Friday night, while the PM girls suffered a 69-38 road loss. You can read more here and see the full coverage of this week’s action in our Feb. 12 newspaper.

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

02/08/2025

The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team earned a 39-31 home win over Valley District rival Turner Ashby on Friday night in Lexington. Ruby Goodhart led the Wildcats (9-11 overall, 3-8 district) with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Before the game, the final home contest of the regular season for RC, the Wildcats honored their lone senior, guard Emma Clark. You can read more later at www.thenews-gazette.com and see the full story and photos in our Feb. 12 newspaper.

02/08/2025

Congratulations to the Parry McCluer High School boys basketball team on its road win over Narrows!

02/07/2025

Due to the threat of inclement weather and travel restrictions for many schools, Saturday’s swim, ACE, and track competitions have been canceled. We will provide updates on rescheduling once details become available.

02/07/2025

In its final home game of the regular season, the Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team will play host to Valley District rival Turner Ashby tonight, Friday, with the varsity game only at 6 p.m. Before the game, at 5:30 p.m., the Wildcats will have their honor senior guard Emma Clark, along with members of the Academic Team and the Forensics Team. Check back here for the result of the game, and see our Feb. 12 newspaper for the full story and photos.

How's everyone during on this rainy/icy Thursday morning? We're getting reports that at least some parts of the county h...
02/06/2025

How's everyone during on this rainy/icy Thursday morning? We're getting reports that at least some parts of the county have already received over an inch of rain, and in the higher elevations, there was freezing rain, as seen in this photo taken in the Fairfield area. Let us know what you're seeing in your area, and if you get any good photos, please post them. Stay safe everyone and watch for slick spots.

Congratulations to the Rockbridge County High School wrestlers at the Valley District Region 3C Qualifier on Wednesday n...
02/06/2025

Congratulations to the Rockbridge County High School wrestlers at the Valley District Region 3C Qualifier on Wednesday night at Turner Ashby. The top four wrestlers in each weight class advanced to the Region 3C tournament, which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at TA. We'll have a story in our Feb. 12 newspaper.

02/05/2025

Rockbridge County Public Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow.

Playing hard against one of the top teams in the state, the Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team fell to V...
02/05/2025

Playing hard against one of the top teams in the state, the Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team fell to Valley District rival Spotswood 77-44 at home on Tuesday night in Lexington. Gardner Clement led the Wildcats (1-19 overall, 0-11 district) with 16 points, while Tyler Sprague paced Spotswood (17-3, 11-0) with 27 points, hitting four 3-pointers. You can read more here and see the full story and photos in our Feb. 12 newspaper.

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

02/05/2025

Close win for the girls basketball team!

02/05/2025

A win for the boys basketball team.

02/03/2025

JV girls basketball at Spotswood Tuesday night has been cancelled. The varsity will play at Spotswood on Tuesday starting at 6pm.

02/01/2025

Wildcat wrestler Tasha Shorter finishes 4th and will advance to the VHSL Girls State Championships.

02/01/2025

A Champion has been crowned!!

Wildcat wrestler Mia Marando is crowned champion at 138lb and will advance to the VHSL Girls State Championships.

02/01/2025

Congratulations to Parry McCluer High School senior Olive King, who competed in her final home swim meet on Friday night at the Rockbridge Aquatics Center. Spotswood defeated the Rockbridge County boys and girls, both missing swimmers who were out sick. For the full story and photos, please see our Feb. 5 newspaper.

Led by an effective defensive press and seven 3-pointers from Emma Clark, the Rockbridge County High School girls basket...
02/01/2025

Led by an effective defensive press and seven 3-pointers from Emma Clark, the Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team cruised to a 53-20 home win over new Valley District rival Rocktown on Friday night in Lexington. Clark scored all 21 of her game-high points on 3-pointers, and Ruby Goodhart added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Wildcats (8-10 overall, 2-7 district). You can read more here and see the full story and photos from this week’s action in our Feb. 5 newspaper.

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

After three years of guiding the Rockbridge County High School football team, Martin Cox has resigned as head coach. Dur...
01/31/2025

After three years of guiding the Rockbridge County High School football team, Martin Cox has resigned as head coach. During Cox’s tenure, the Wildcats went 6-24 overall and 4-12 in the Valley District. Among Cox’s contributions while coaching in Rockbridge County, with the help of two of his assistant coaches, was bringing the football program back to Maury River Middle School last fall for the first time since 2000. The search is underway for RC’s new head football coach. You can read more here and see the full story in our Feb. 5 newspaper.

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

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