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Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Lexington! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would Lexington’s proposed sales tax hike reshape local school buildings?
  • How one Lexington chief rebuilt trust after a shocking police scandal

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Valley Annual DU Dinner and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lexington City, School Staff To Host Conversations About Proposed Sales Tax Referendum (thenews-gazette.com) — Lexington residents are being invited to three public meetings over the next month to ask questions about a proposed one-percent local sales tax that would fund major school construction projects. City Council will also review the measure Oct. 1, as officials explain how the temporary tax could raise more than $6.6 million for improvements at Rockbridge County High School, Waddell Elementary, and Lylburn Downing Middle.
   

• Beard Brought LPD Back (thenews-gazette.com) — Lexington readers learn how former police chief Bruce Beard, who recently died, helped rebuild trust in the city’s police department after a major early-1980s theft scandal involving multiple officers. Colleagues recall his emphasis on integrity, openness with the public, tougher hiring standards, and community outreach that gradually restored confidence in local law enforcement over nearly two decades of leadership.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wanted: I am looking to buy one or more Hunter air purifier towers in any of the following model numbers, to replace two of my older units that have quit working: 30890, 30891, 30892, 30895, 30405, 30406, 30407, 30413, 30414, or 30441.
    This series of air purifiers was manufactured about 15 years ago; they are floor-mounted, about two feet tall, gray or black in color. If you have a… (Nextdoor Lexington)
  • Whats wrong with the internet today or the networks which very frequently have problems.
    Every time there is an upgrade it impacts the phones. Seems to happen frequently in Lexington and now Facebook ( which is don’t use often is deleting… (Nextdoor East Lexington)
  • Functional Pathways, LLC posted a job opening for Full-time Physical Therapist in Lexington. Apply here.
  • Thompson Hospitality posted a job opening for Virginia Military Institute - Custodial Supervisor in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Longtime Amherst County residents honored for community support (wset.com)
  • Amherst County leaders preparing in case drought causes issues for water supply (wset.com)

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. 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.