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09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Thoughts On 2nd Amendment, Climate Change, Hunter Biden

Thoughts On 2nd Amendment, Climate Change, Hunter Biden

Sept. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A Republican candidate for the Virginia’s legislature has sent out fliers announcing that he supports the Second Amendment to the Constitution. Supreme Court decisions have guaranteed a very permissive view of the right to keep and bear arms, so that campaign plank doesn’t require much courage. Meanwhile, in Washington, Republicans in Congress are seeking for evidence that Hunter Biden discusses his legal troubles with his father. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

2,169 Times

“The public, you know, thinks that a man on a newspaper is valued because he knows what to write, but the truth is, he holds his job because he ordinarily knows what not to write.” - Isaac Erwin Avery, city editor, Charlotte Observer (19001904) Simple recording of history as it happens, with a minimum of hyperbolic or vitriolic opinion and spin control, occurs less and less these days. What a renegade figure skater ate for breakfast has become front page news, relegating the reporting of the public record to the inside pages of the newspaper and the latter half of the network news broadcast. We seem to have become absorbed and fascinated by tragedy, intrigue and soap opera behavior, as though another misfortune might somehow elevate us from the oft-times humdrum rhythms of our individual lives. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

United Way Donations Make A Difference

United Way Donations Make A Difference

As it does at the beginning of each autumn, the United Way of Rockbridge, Lexington and Buena Vista has launched its annual fundraising campaign, a campaign that has become ever more crucial in the lives of many of our neighbors. 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

09/27/2023 12:00 AM

In Support Of Ojure

In Support Of Ojure

Sept. 15, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Please vote for Lenna Ojure for the Buffalo District School Board position. She has taught at all levels of education during her 47 years here in Rockbridge County, including teaching teachers. She is currently training and guiding volunteers for the Rockbridge Regional Library’s Youth Literacy Program. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Cline Thanked For Support Of Vehicle Bill

Cline Thanked For Support Of Vehicle Bill

Sept. 18, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A big thanks to Ben Cline for voting for the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Debt ‘Makes Us Poorer As A County’

Debt ‘Makes Us Poorer As A County’

Sept. 18, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Earlier this year, the county’s municipal finance consultant advised the Board of Supervisors that since our county has done a good job paying down its debt that we should “capture the decline” in debt payments so we could go into more debt. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Pregnancy Centers Can ‘Pose Severe Health Risk’

Pregnancy Centers Can ‘Pose Severe Health Risk’

Sept. 11, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe. Vs. Wade, 22 states have enacted restrictive or prohibitive antiabortion legislation. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Did America Deserve This?

Did America Deserve This?

“To anyone that thinks the protests are ‘extreme’ or ‘not the answer’, this is America getting off LIGHT. The country deserves far worse considering all the lives destroyed and stolen in the past decade, let alone the past 400 years. Wake Up” — Jade Harris, Democrat Senate candidate in a Facebook post during the riots in 2020 that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

50 Years Ago 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Promoting Outdoor Recreation In BV

Promoting Outdoor Recreation In BV

As summer gives way to fall this week, Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista continues to be a happening place. The refurbished and expanded campground is filling up to capacity with recreational vehicles driven by folks who are here for the 21st Nothin’ Fancy Music Festival being held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. With additional camp sites now in place, the park is likely to have the most campers it has ever had this weekend. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM

Arlington Confederate Memorial Should Be Left Alone

Arlington Confederate Memorial Should Be Left Alone

Sept. 6, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: In quiet grove of trees lie in repose those who gave their “the last full measure of devotion” for a cause which today many find repugnant. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Apple Fest At Farmer’s Market

Apple Fest At Farmer’s Market

The Lexington Farmer’s Market will hold its first Apple Fest on Wednesday, Sept. 20, during the regular market hours of 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Raising Awareness About Prostate Cancer

Raising Awareness About Prostate Cancer

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. This annual observance aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, its risk factors, prevention strategies, the importance of early detection, and to generate support for those affected by the disease. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Dic mihi solum facta, domina. - J. Veneris

Dic mihi solum facta, domina. - J. Veneris

It’s always my objective to stick to the facts, making observations I think obvious and speculations I think reasonable. 09/13/2023 12:00 AM

Community Should Be Supportive Of Paper

Community Should Be Supportive Of Paper

Sept. 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Matt Paxton told us in his column last week that the nationwide crisis regarding an informed citizenry has reached the Rockbridge area. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Draining Of Lake ‘Needs To Stop’

Draining Of Lake ‘Needs To Stop’

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Cats, Dogs Looking For Forever Homes

Cats, Dogs Looking For Forever Homes

For anyone who is looking to welcome a new cat or dog into their home, now is an excellent time. The Rockbridge SPCA continues to be filled to capacity with cats and dogs and would love for anyone seeking a new pet to stop by the shelter and visit with the animals. An in-person encounter is the best way to find the right fit. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Beaches

I have been fascinated by beaches for as long as I can remember. 09/06/2023 12:00 AM

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