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Storming The Castle

Storming The Castle

My copy of Prince H a r r y ’s memoir “Spare” arrived this past weekend. I have yet to crack the spine of the book, but I have read excerpts that bring to light an insider’s look at the lives of the not so merry wives of Windsor and their harried husbands. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM

More Elections Looming In 2023

More Elections Looming In 2023

We are already heading into another election cycle. We just held a special election to fill the seat formerly held by the late Del. Ronnie Campbell and now plans are being made for the next elections. There will be no less than 25 local offices up for grabs in this fall’s elections. (See page 1 story for details.) 01/24/2023 11:00 PM

Out Of Past

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Clothing Closet At First Baptist

Clothing Closet At First Baptist

The Rose Harris Clothing Closet in the First Baptist Church of Lexington will be open on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Seminar On Invasive Plants Tonight

Seminar On Invasive Plants Tonight

Rockbridge Conservation’s next webinar will be tonight, Wednesday, Jan 18, at 7 and will focus on invasive plants species in the Rockbridge area, including Kudzu, Chinese privet, Japanese knotweed, burning bush and tree of heaven. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Move Polling Places From Churches

Move Polling Places From Churches

Move Polling Places From Churches 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Another Legislative Session Is Underway

Another Legislative Session Is Underway

The General Assembly convened last week for the 2023 session – the only session in which newly elected Del. Ellen Campbell of the 24th District and veteran state Sen. Creigh Deeds of the 25th District are representing all of Rockbridge County, Buena Vista and Lexington. Later this year, all 140 members of the General Assembly will be up for election in redrawn districts. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Short-Term vs. Long Term, Again

Short-Term vs. Long Term, Again

I think about the pull between short-term and long-term rewards fairly often, and I’ve written about the ill effects of the quest for short-term gain over long-term sustainability in our newspaper industry. I see this phenomenon playing out more often, it seems, and over a variety of issues. 01/17/2023 11:00 PM

Thoughts On Housing, Community

Thoughts On Housing, Community

01/11/2023 10:20 AM

Grateful For Work Of Local Media

Grateful For Work Of Local Media

01/11/2023 10:19 AM

MLK Parade Next Monday

MLK Parade Next Monday

01/10/2023 11:00 PM

Out of the Past

Out of the Past

01/10/2023 11:00 PM

Remembering Pat Mayerchak

Remembering Pat Mayerchak

Pat Mayerchak was a man of many talents. He was an accomplished scholar, musician, storyteller, world traveler, political pundit, community activist, erstwhile elected official and automobile enthusiast, despite being legally blind and unable to obtain a driver’s license. Mayerchak, who died Dec. 28 at age 79, touched the lives of many while making a huge impact on this community. 01/10/2023 11:00 PM

Real ID Was A Real Mistake And Congress Should Scrap It At Last

Real ID Was A Real Mistake And Congress Should Scrap It At Last

©The Boston Globe Company, distributed by The New York Times Syndicate 01/10/2023 11:00 PM

Diagnostic Momentum

Diagnostic Momentum

Around Thanksgiving 2021 fifteen- year-old Alice Tapper began to suffer from abdominal pain. The pain became unbearable enough that her pediatrician, fearing appendicitis, sent her to the hospital. 01/03/2023 11:00 PM

OUT OF THE PAST

OUT OF THE PAST

01/03/2023 11:00 PM

Harboring Hope In The New Year

Harboring Hope In The New Year

Rain and fog that cast gloom on Saturday, New Year’s Eve, receded overnight, making way for clear skies and unseasonably mild temperatures on Sunday, the first day of 2023, perhaps portending a sunnier outlook for the year ahead. We would certainly like to think that we are heading toward better days in the new year. 01/03/2023 11:00 PM

Don’t Loosen Conflict Rules

Don’t Loosen Conflict Rules

Editor, The News-Gazette: On Thursday, City Council will consider a request from Councilor/Washington and Lee University spouse Leslie Straughan, which would narrow the city’s code of ethics, adopted in 2015. She would eliminate use of the phrase “appearance of a conflict of interest,” which is fundamental to the concept of ethics and public trust, as well as the language “in which they have a material interest.” Her request no doubt stems from the need for recusals during the Council vote that affected W&L’s master plan last spring. 01/03/2023 11:00 PM

Jab At BV Draws Response

Jab At BV Draws Response

Editor, The News-Gazette: In reference to Gladys Hopkin’s letter to the editor on Dec. 28, I would like to respond with the following: I can certainly appreciate her exasperations with regard to an alleged misrepresentation with regard to Sheetz. However, I would really appreciate a response from anyone in Lexington regarding my frustration. Why is it that a host of Lexingtonians can’t resist the urge to take a shot at Buena Vista? 01/03/2023 11:00 PM 1

Campbell The Clear Choice

Campbell The Clear Choice

Editor, The News-Gazette: Ellen Campbell is the clear choice to fill the unexpired term for the 24th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. During her husband Ronnie’s tenure as our delegate, Ellen was closely involved and acquainted with the duties of the General Assembly. She is ready to continue Ronnie’s legacy to serve the 24th District with honor and integrity. She will protect our freedoms and continue to support small businesses, parents’ rights in their children’s education and our law enforcement officers. 01/03/2023 11:00 PM

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