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Attendance Encouraged For MLK Parade
Attendance Encouraged For MLK Parade
Jan. 3, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: The CARE Rockbridge Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Parade has for the past seven years brought us together in our fight for justice and the common good. As we prepare for a new year, we ask that you mark your calendars for our eighth annual community parade on Jan. 15, stepping off at 10:30 a.m. in front of Randolph Street United Methodist Church, at 118 S. Randolph St. in Lexington. 01/09/2024 11:00 PM
Concerned About Cline And His Support Of Trump
Concerned About Cline And His Support Of Trump
Jan. 8, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Worryingly, Rep. Ben Cline seems to be losing his grip on reality. 01/09/2024 11:00 PM
General Assembly Returns To Work
General Assembly Returns To Work
The 2024 session of the Virginia General Assembly convenes today. With divided government in Richmond, we are optimistic that the narrow Democratic majorities in the state Senate and House of Delegates will be able to work cooperatively with their Republican colleagues in each chamber and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. 01/09/2024 11:00 PM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
50 Years Ago 01/09/2024 11:00 PM
The High Bill Coming Due
The High Bill Coming Due
America has an extremely high bill that is g rowi ng at an exorbitant rate that when it comes fully due will take a high cost in both treasure - and blood! 01/09/2024 11:00 PM
United States Government ‘Cannot Be Insurrected’
United States Government ‘Cannot Be Insurrected’
Dec. 29, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Arguments over whether Donald Trump attempted to insurrect the American government has now exceeded the normal limit on how long reasonable people should continue to pleasure themselves with fairy tales. 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Concerned Residents Form Maury River Group
Concerned Residents Form Maury River Group
Dec. 29, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Rockbridge area residents and visitors expressed deep concern over the heavy sediment and bright green algae seen in the Maury River throughout August 2023. These environmental threats to life in and along the river resulted from the extended, high-volume release of water from Lake Merriweather. The release was undertaken in anticipation of dredging activity projected for the fall of 2023. 01/02/2024 11:00 PM    1
The Real Threat
The Real Threat
The immigration situation at our souther n border has become a pol it i cal football for people who see it as a way to retain their power and, for one individual, a way to regain power following his failed attempt to violently overthrow our Constitution. 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
50 Years Ago 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Local Economic Outlook Strong For 2024
Local Economic Outlook Strong For 2024
One of the most under-reported stories of the past year that we can’t overstate the significance of is the state of Virginia completing the purchase of Natural Bridge State Park – property that includes the 215-foot-tall limestone arch itself and accompanying 1,500 acres. 01/02/2024 11:00 PM
Republicans’ Policies On Immigrants Questioned
Republicans’ Policies On Immigrants Questioned
Republicans’ Policies On Immigrants Questioned 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
50 Years Ago 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Peace
Peace
I am not a regular church goer and haven’t been for years. But I still consider Trinity United Methodist Church to be my home church. 12/26/2023 11:00 PM
Questions Of Freedom And Peace At Christmas
Questions Of Freedom And Peace At Christmas
Dec. 14, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would like to introduce to your readers two young boys. Some see them as identical twins; others as being very different. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM
Solar Farm Concerns Raised
Solar Farm Concerns Raised
Dec. 15, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Recently, Rockbridge County has been getting requests for permits for solar farms, with at least one already under construction. Whatever your thoughts are about solar generated power, it’s undeniable that they are an eyesore, and a scar on our beautiful county’s landscape. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM
Where Is The Real Christmas?
Where Is The Real Christmas?
Dec. 11, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When I think about Christmas my mind goes back to my childhood when Christ was the main feature. Christmas carols and manger scenes were the main attractions we enjoyed so much. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM
Thoughts On Books In Schools, Literacy
Thoughts On Books In Schools, Literacy
Dec. 18, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Weeks of public commentary and controversy about certain books in middle school libraries has brought me to several conclusions about both sides of the debate. 12/19/2023 11:00 PM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
12/19/2023 11:00 PM
‘Tirade’ On Book ‘Banning’ ‘Unhelpful Overreaction’
‘Tirade’ On Book ‘Banning’ ‘Unhelpful Overreaction’
Dec. 6, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: In his column, Mr. Rose resorts to the cliché “book banning” to describe the desire of some to not provide certain books to children in public libraries. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM
Glenn Rose ‘Nailed It’ In Column On Book
Glenn Rose ‘Nailed It’ In Column On Book
Dec. 11, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I sat down to write a letter regarding the recent uproar over “Kiss Number Eight.” But just before I began, I read Glen Rose’s column in the Dec. 6 edition of the N-G and realized I had little to add to his excellent observations. He nailed it, and he did so with thoughtful, insightful intelligent writing. Moreover, he read the book. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
50 Years Ago 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

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