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🌱 Brown wrestling is coming to VMI in Lexington this January.

Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Lexington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brown wrestling is coming to VMI in Lexington this January.
  • What Spanberger clarified in Lexington about letters to deceased voters.
  • Why Lexington’s compact downtown ranks among Virginia’s very best.

Also on today's calendar: DEBATE: “Should W&L adopt a multi-tiered honor system?” and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wrestling Announces 2026-27 Schedule (brownbears.com) — Brown University’s 2026-27 wrestling schedule includes a January road swing that brings the Bears to Virginia Military Institute in Lexington on Jan. 15-16. Local fans can also note other East Coast stops, as Brown balances major tournaments like the Cliff Keen Invitational with Ivy League duals leading up to the conference and NCAA championships.
   

2. Spanberger addresses letters restoring voting rights to deceased Virginians (wset.com) — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger used her visit to Lexington’s Rural Center Summit to explain why some voting-rights restoration letters went to deceased Virginians, stressing that restored rights are separate from voter registration. She said the process relies on records from state agencies and timely death reporting by families, but did not yet provide a firm count of misaddressed letters.
   

3. 11 Best Downtowns In Virginia (worldatlas.com) — Lexington earns a spotlight among Virginia’s best downtowns, with Main Street’s small-town storefronts framed by Washington and Lee University, VMI, and easy access to the Maury River. The article highlights how the Chessie Nature Trail from East Lexington to Buena Vista and nearby campuses shape downtown life, alongside other scenic and historic town centers across the state.
   

4. State leaders discuss rural prosperity at summit meeting (wfxrtv.com) — State and local leaders gathered at Lexington’s Virginia Horse Center to focus on boosting jobs, housing, and infrastructure in rural communities like Rockbridge County. Governor Abigail Spanberger and legislators highlighted recent investments, especially in housing and broadband, while stressing that rural areas have strong workforces but face unique challenges with terrain, demand, and affordability.
   

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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: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lexington

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lexington

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