Update: Crash: SB on I-81 at MM198.6 (2.3mi south of Rt710 Exit200) in Rockbridge Co. All SB travel lanes closed. Delay 9 mi. 3:26PM

Southbound #I81 update: Left lane at mile marker 198 in #Rockbridge County has reopened ONLY to release vehicles "trapped" south of exit 200. Detour remains in place for all other traffic, but we hope to lift the detour soon.

Update: Crash: SB on I-81 at MM198.6 (2.3mi south of Rt710 Exit200) in Rockbridge Co. All SB travel lanes closed. Delay 14 mi. 3:46PM

Update: Crash: SB on I-81 at MM198.6 (2.3mi south of Rt710 Exit200) in Rockbridge Co. No lanes closed. Delay 14 mi. 4:04PM

From Alert Rockbridge: Water service will be out tomorrow, March 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Outage will be on Estill Street, Nelson Street W&L Fraternities, and General's Retreat Apartment Complex. Once service is restored run cold water until clear.

Update: Delay: SB on US-11 at 5.0mi north of I-81 in Rockbridge Co. No lanes closed. Delay 4 mi. 4:08PM

A VDOT camera at mile marker 198.6 shows traffic beginning to move through open southbound lanes again.

Final Update: Southbound #I81 has reopened in #Rockbridge County after this morning's multi-vehicle crash. Be alert for slowed or stopped vehicles on the interstate and Route 11 until congestion clears. bit.ly/3MAOurj

The southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Fairfield are back open. Motorists are encouraged to maintain caution and expect continued delays. thenews-gazette.com/content/fatali…

Cleared: Crash: SB on I-81 at MM198.6 (2.3mi south of Rt710 Exit200) in Rockbridge Co. 4:54PM

Update: Delay: SB on US-11 at 5.0mi north of I-81 in Rockbridge Co. No lanes closed. Delay 2 mi. 4:56PM

The person killed in yesterday's interstate wreck has been identified. The state police also released additional information about the wreck this morning. Follow this link to read more. thenews-gazette.com/content/texas-…

A Coast Guard helicopter will be on display on the VMI Parade Ground today, Friday, April 1, starting at 11 a.m. for several hours. This display, open to visitors, is part of VMI’s spring field training exercises.

If you're coming into downtown Lexington from the north over the next three days, use the bypass and come in via U.S. 60/Nelson Street. North Main Street in front of the aquatics center is closed during the day through Wednesday. thenews-gazette.com/.../north-main…...

11 a.m. Thursday - According to a post from Alert Rockbridge, the Rockbridge County Public Service Authority has been notified of a line break near the Raphine Fire Department. Crews are en route. Customers in the area may experience low pressure or loss of water.

A wind event last night caused considerable damage in Fairfield. thenews-gazette.com/content/storms…

A Michigan man has been arrested in connection with the missing teen from Rockbridge County, who was located in the man's home city. For the statement from the sheriff's office, visit ttps://www.thenews-gazette.com/content/missing-teen-found-michigan-19-year-old-male-arrested

The group Hosting Ukrainian Families is planning a community informational meeting for Tuesday. Visit thenews-gazette.com/content/hostin…

The Veterans Day ceremony Friday has been moved to Lexington Presbyterian Church. thenews-gazette.com/content/vetera…

The RARO pavilion at Brewbaker is going up.