Our last post of February

Last week’s snow has iced over but that doesn’t mean things haven’t been heating up in Rockbridge County.


One of the hot issues in the area has been gang violence. Rockbridge Reporter Rosie Purdy spent two days in court watching the dramatic trial of two members of a local gang the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation. The defendants were found guilty on all charges. Another alleged gang member awaits his trial.

Also, this week it becomes clearer and clearer how our community is continually being hit by the ripple effects of the economic downturn. Not only has the local Blockbuster closed, but also Woody’s Chevrolet, a dealership that has been around for generations. The dealership closes after serving the Rockbridge Area for close to eighty years. And to make matters worse, the severe budget cuts our community faces could cause Effinger Elementary and Rockbridge County Middle School to shut its doors. The decision’s not definite yet. But if even the schools do stay open, several programs could get cut. As this story unfolds we’ll keep you in the know, as always.

We’re taking a short hiatus next Thursday because W&L has the week off. Next time we write, it’ll be March. I can’t believe how fast the year is flying by!

Farrell