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Hanger’s Record Of Achievement
Hanger’s Record Of Achievement
Redistricting has twice disrupted Emmett Hanger’s 37-year tenure in the General Assembly. He had served nine years as a Republican member of the House of Delegates when, in 1991, redistricting removed him from a strongly Republican district and placed him in a district more friendly to Democrats. That November, Hanger lost to Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds. 04/12/2023 01:00 AM
‘How Many More Have To Die?’
‘How Many More Have To Die?’
March 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: How can we continue to remain silent after the last school shooting? Three 9-year-olds just died in their school room near Nashville, the state next door to Virginia. Every one of the murderer’s seven weapons were legally purchased. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Bring More Nature Into Your Yard
Bring More Nature Into Your Yard
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The weather is warming up and the spring flowers are out. If you’re anything like me, your thoughts are turning to gardening! Have you considered planting a tree? In addition to adding interest, flowers, and shade to your yard, trees can help remove excess water, feed pollinators, and shelter birds. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Proposed Tax Rates Concern Residents
Proposed Tax Rates Concern Residents
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: We are concerned about how the tax rates being considered by the Board of Supervisors will impact the already strained budgets of county residents. A lot of residents are senior citizens, including ourselves, and are on fixed incomes. Our property assessment increased dramatically and we definitely appreciate the proposed rate reduction in the real estate tax rate. Even with this reduction, we are still facing an increase in what we will have to pay. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Hate ‘Spilling Out All Over The World’
Hate ‘Spilling Out All Over The World’
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I wrote about hate in a prior letter. Time for a reminder. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Conservative Comments Taken ‘Out Of Context’
Conservative Comments Taken ‘Out Of Context’
April 3, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Glen Rose’s column uses Wikipedia as a source for defining Woke. By only using the arguments of the definition that support his biased commentary, he fails to allow us to consider the numerous different interpretations of Woke that Wikipedia defines. “While the term Woke initially pertained to issues of racial prejudice and discrimination impacting African-Americans, it was appropriated by other activist groups with different causes.” There is no single agreed upon definition. Proverbs 18:17 reminds us that “The first to state his case seems right until another comes to cross-examine him.” 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
‘Theater Is Back At RCHS’
‘Theater Is Back At RCHS’
March 30, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Kudos to the entire cast and crew of “Chicago,” performed last weekend to crowds at Rockbridge County High School. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Mental Competency Tests for Aging Politicians? Don’t Count On It.
Mental Competency Tests for Aging Politicians? Don’t Count On It.
When first lady Jill Biden was asked in a CNN interview this week what she thinks of Nikki Haley’s call for “mandatory mental competency tests” for candidates older than 75, she didn’t hesitate. “That’s ridiculous,” she snapped. Would her husband, inquired the interviewer, consider taking such a test? “We would never even discuss something like that,” said Biden. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
CTR Takes Its Mission On The Road
CTR Takes Its Mission On The Road
The Community Table of Rockbridge was founded on the simple premise that everyone deserves a nourishing meal, regardless of socioeconomic status, and that bringing together folks representing diverse backgrounds to enjoy such a meal has benefits for everyone in our community. Known as the “restaurant without a cash register,” CTR offers its meals free of charge, though donations are accepted from those who can afford it and choose to do so. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM
Music Society ‘Wonderful Gift To City’
Music Society ‘Wonderful Gift To City’
March 26, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Congratulations are due to the Chamber Music Society of Lexington for its premiere performance last Friday evening at Grace Episcopal Church. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Reader Explains Set Up For Armageddon
Reader Explains Set Up For Armageddon
March 27, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Bible speaks of a one world government and this has confounded biblical scholars. Three super powers would have to sit down at a round table and two of them would relinquish their power to the third super power. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised
‘Caring, Helpful’ Deputies Praised 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Wokeism
Wokeism
Florida Governor, and presidential candidate-in-waiting, Ron De-Santis has declared all-out war on “wokeism.” Last year he declared, “I think what you see now with the rise of this ‘woke’ ideology is an attempt to really delegitimize our history and to delegitimize our institutions.” He added, “I view the wokeness as a form of cultural Marxism.” 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
03/29/2023 12:00 AM
As Normalcy Returns, Let’s Not Forget
As Normalcy Returns, Let’s Not Forget
It seems like a lifetime ago now, but it’s only been three years. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM
Clean Up After Your Dogs
Clean Up After Your Dogs
03/22/2023 12:00 AM
W&L’s Problem With Lee
W&L’s Problem With Lee
03/22/2023 12:00 AM
OUT OF THE PAST
OUT OF THE PAST
03/22/2023 12:00 AM
March Madness
March Madness
In March 2020, we really had no clue what was about to befall us. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM
Why Public Notices Are Important
Why Public Notices Are Important
Editor’s note: Last week, Sunshine Week was marked across the country in the continuing effort to promote open government. This week, we thought we’d share with you a piece from the America’s Newspapers organization, of which The News-Gazette is a member, about an important aspect of maintaining open government. 03/22/2023 12:00 AM

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