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🌱 How W&L’s $275 million impact benefits Lexington’s budget and nonprofits

Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lexington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How W&L’s $275 million impact benefits Lexington’s budget and nonprofits
  • Rockbridge County and Lexington mourn beloved coach and teacher Travis Roadcap

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot with a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washington and Lee University's Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million (wlu.edu) — Washington and Lee University is credited with a $1.73 million net benefit to Lexington’s city government and a major boost to local jobs and businesses. A new study estimates W&L’s total regional economic impact at $275 million, including tens of thousands of volunteer hours and grants to Lexington-area nonprofits that support everything from Main Street to health care and food security.
   

• Rockbridge County mourn loss of teacher, baseball coach Travis Roadcap (wsls.com) — Rockbridge County High School and the Lexington community are grieving the death of head baseball coach and faculty member Travis Roadcap, remembered as a beloved teacher and mentor. Counselors will be available at the school, and a candlelight vigil is planned Saturday evening at the Wildcats’ baseball field for students, families, and neighbors to pay their respects.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES ~ I'LL TRY AGAIN.
    No hummingbirds so far this year in our corner of Lexington. Have they been visiting you? (Nextdoor Lexington)
  • I am looking for some biweekly people that need their house cleaned.
    I am very dependable trustworthy and detailed if you need references I’ll also have those too. My number is 540-816-6610. I have been on my own for… (Nextdoor Lexington)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington. Apply here.
  • State of Virginia posted a job opening for Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (tenure-track) in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buena Vista

  • Buena Vista appoints next city manager (wsls.com)
  • From law to lock: How Buena Vista Police are helping gun owners stay safe (wsls.com)
  • Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on Broadway Celebrates the World Cup with Telemundo (broadwayworld.com)

Amherst

  • Man acquitted of attempted murder of Amherst deputies (newsadvance.com)
  • Air Quality AlertS Issued as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Central Virginia (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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. 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.