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Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Lexington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lexington’s farmers market is adapting to fall and wildlife challenges
  • Meet the a cappella groups giving W&L students a voice.
  • Why W&L’s new history museum still has no start date.

Also on today's calendar: DEVOUR: 'Stand Up' Christian Apologetics & "Option 3" (Free Coffee Pop-Up) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 51.
  • Friday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Farmers market prepares for the fall (ringtumphi.net) — Lexington’s weekly Wednesday farmers market remains a key downtown gathering spot, offering local produce, baked goods, and handmade items despite parking, terrain, and wildlife challenges. Longtime vendors and the market manager say the event supports small farms, brings healthier food options, and draws visitors into the city, even as changing weather and deer overpopulation complicate their work.
   

2. A cappella groups create impact without instruments (ringtumphi.net) — On Washington and Lee’s Lexington campus, three student-run a cappella groups—Southern Comfort, General Admission, and Jubilee—are building community through music without instruments. Student leaders describe how rehearsals, performances, and casual practices create friendships, confidence, and a sense of home. Each group offers a different vibe, from competitive showcases to relaxed, family-friendly concerts.
   

3. W&L Institutional History Museum remains without construction timeline (ringtumphi.net) — Washington and Lee University in Lexington still has no set construction or opening date for its planned Institutional History Museum, which will replace the Red House site that housed the LGBTQ Resource Center. Fundraising continues, including a major $3.5 million gift, for a 40,000-square-foot facility with exhibits, classrooms, and community spaces. Officials say updates will come as the project advances.
   

4. Washington and Lee University (forbes.com) — Washington and Lee University, right in historic Lexington, is profiled as a top-tier liberal arts school with strong business, journalism, and engineering programs plus a distinctive student-run Honor System. The article explains generous financial aid through the W&L Promise, key traditions like Mock Convention, and the outdoor opportunities around the Shenandoah Valley. It also notes notable alumni and basic enrollment demographics.
   

5. Weaver Selected to D3football.com National Team of the Week (generalssports.com) — A Washington and Lee University first-year punter in Lexington has been named to the D3football.com National Team of the Week after repeatedly pinning an opponent deep with strong punts. He’s the 18th General to earn this national honor, and W&L now has two such selections this season. The Generals host nationally ranked Randolph-Macon at Wilson Field this Saturday afternoon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing: 2-1/2 year Tabby cat with white stomach missing from his home on Possum Hollow Road.
    His name is Oliver and he weighs about 10 pounds. He was last seen on Wednesday evening. His Mom, Mary, misses him very much. Please call or text… (Nextdoor Lexington)
  • Who can I get to alter(shorten) sleeves of a sport coat!
    Would like to have someone’s reliable! Thanks! (Nextdoor Lexington)
  • Thompson Hospitality posted a job opening for Custodian - Thompson Facilities Services in Lexington. Apply here.
  • Rockbridge County Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lexington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.