Some college financial aid affected by recession

While some Virginia schools are feeling the aftermath of the nation’s economic recession, other colleges have maintained their levels of financial aid.  While finalists visited Washington and Lee's campus to compete for the coveted Johnson Scholarship, we took a closer look at the status of financial aid at W&L and other local universities.

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The video package was a collaborative effort and does not match up with the general theme of this blog, but stay tuned for my next story.  The topic:  Renewable energy!

Lexington will partner with Buena Vista to transfer trash

As the landfill’s closing date approaches, Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista are cleaning up their final proposals to build transfer stations to ship trash out of the area.

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