🌱 Why Lexington’s quarry-turned-theater made Virginia’s top 20 places list

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

In today's newsletter:

• Why Lexington’s quarry-turned-theater made Virginia’s top 20 places list
• Deadly I-81 crash near Lexington leaves five dead, dozens injured

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 20 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals (travelandleisure.com) — Lexington earns a spotlight in this statewide travel guide, highlighted for Lime Kiln Theater, the open-air music venue set in a former limestone quarry, and its proximity to Natural Bridge State Park just 15 minutes south. The piece rounds up 20 Virginia destinations, from Shenandoah and the James River to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, offering trip ideas that can easily start from Lexington.
   

• Mass. family, Worcester woman identified as victims in deadly Virginia bus crash (boston.com) — A deadly charter bus crash on I-81 near Lexington killed five people, including a Greenfield, Massachusetts family of four and a Worcester woman, and injured dozens more. Investigators say the southbound bus failed to slow for roadwork and slammed into two vehicles, one of which caught fire. The driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter as the investigation continues.
   

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📸 Around Lexington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 27

• Citizens for Life March | Lexington →
  Hopkins Green, 22 W Nelson St, Lexington
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday June 4

• Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championship Show
  Virginia Horse Center Foundation Lexington, VA 24450

Saturday June 6

• Bit-N-Bridle Horse Show
  Virginia Horse Center Foundation East Complex, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA, 24450, United States

Thursday June 11

• Rockbridge Horse Show
  Virginia Horse Center Foundation Anderson Coliseum, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington, Virginia, 24450, United States

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📣 Lexington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday June 1

• Rock-A-Bye Reader →
  Big Island Library, 1111 Schooldays Rd, Big Island
  10:30 am
• Community Focus Group →
  Alleghany Highlands YMCA, 101 YMCA Way, Covington
  12:00 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Story/Craft Hour (K-5th Grade) →
  Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, Inc., Clifton Forge
  9:15 am

Thursday June 4

• Youth Equestrian Development Association National Championship Show
  Virginia Horse Center Foundation Lexington, VA 24450
• Pokemon Club →
  Alleghany Highlands Regional Library, 406 W Riverside St, Covington
  4:00 pm

Friday June 5

• Buena Vista Farmer's Market →
  Magnolia Square, 135 W 21st St, Buena Vista
  3:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Bit-N-Bridle Horse Show
  Virginia Horse Center Foundation East Complex, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA, 24450, United States
• 3rd Annual River and Trail Day →
  Jackson River Scenic Trail - Intervale Trailhead, 1903 Dressler Dr, Covington
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• John Deere 2240.
  Possible head gasket blown or maybe an injector. Would like to find someone familiar with this tractor and get her running again. (Nextdoor Forge Rd)

• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days in Lexington. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Clifton Forge

• MGCC CDL Center of Excellence Named Zone 8 Winner of 2026 Postsecondary Exemplary Program Award (virginianreview.com)
• Clifton Forge Police Charge Suspect After Vehicle Struck by Gunfire on Girard Avenue (virginianreview.com)

Amherst

• Amherst County sheriff warns parents about dangerous party trend in the area (wset.com)
• Three area teams via for softball Regional crowns (gazettextra.com)
• Farmers eligible for disaster aid (farmvilleherald.com)

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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: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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