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Politician’s Comment On Black History Rejected
Politician’s Comment On Black History Rejected
Jan. 27, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: We have enjoyed a week of meaningful and well-organized activities commemorating Dr. King’s life, and now we hear from a southern governor that Black history lacks educational value. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Voting In Church Not Un-American
Voting In Church Not Un-American
Jan. 25, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I was sorry to read that Cynthia Atkins experienced extreme dismay upon discovering that she would have to enter a church to cast her vote in the Jan. 11 special election. Her discomfort increased when she pulled into the church parking lot. Once inside the church, she became uncomfortable as she “felt the heavy power and symbolism.” 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Be A Santa Support Appreciated
Be A Santa Support Appreciated
Jan. 18, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am so grateful to everyone who participated in the 2022 Be a Santa to a Senior program. This was my fifth year serving as coordinator, and I was once again overwhelmed and inspired by the generosity of our community. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Witch Hunt
Witch Hunt
Some wag once opined that what this country needed was a good five-cent cigar. That was back when cigars were strangely regarded as a sign of affluence, or at least an acceptable arrogance of affluence. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Out Of the Past
Out Of the Past
01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Ruminating On Richmond
Ruminating On Richmond
In his newsletter to constituents this week, state Sen. Creigh Deed warns that the General Assembly is heading toward a stalemate over Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed $1 billion in tax cuts. Deeds is worried that a legislative logjam is going to delay approval of a state budget for the second session in a row. Last year, a state budget impasse wasn’t resolved until June, creating havoc for local jurisdictions since they did not know what state funding to anticipate. 01/31/2023 11:00 PM
Electoral Board Responds To Letter
Electoral Board Responds To Letter
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News Gazette: I am writing in response to a letter to the editor in the Jan. 18 edition from Cynthia Atkins regarding a polling precinct being located in a religious facility. On behalf of the Rockbridge Electoral Board, I would like to address several concerns Ms. Atkins expressed in her letter. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Cline Not Fighting For Free, Fair Elections
Cline Not Fighting For Free, Fair Elections
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When Ben Cline was our Virginia state delegate, I met with him several times requesting his support of antigerrymandering legislation in Richmond. Although he acknowledged the tacit unfairness of politicians selecting their own voters, and claimed he would work to find a compromise, he never followed through. Instead, he fell in line with his political party and opposed any efforts to establish fair redistricting rules. Despite their stonewalling, a groundbreaking anti-gerrymandering law was passed by our state legislature, which now serves as a template for other states. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Coverage Of MLK Parade Appreciated
Coverage Of MLK Parade Appreciated
Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Since I was not able to attend the MLK march on the 16th, I really enjoyed your photographic coverage of the event. The pictures really told the story: a huge turnout of local folks celebrating the progress toward justice we’ve made so far and committed to the ongoing work of righting age-old and persistent wrongs. It is great to see a full page of good news! Thanks to all those who organized these events. ANNE HANSEN Rockbridge Baths 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Lee-Jackson Day Coverage ‘Sad Statement’
Lee-Jackson Day Coverage ‘Sad Statement’
Jan. 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: After enjoying the full coverage of the community’s Martin Luther King Parade in last week’s paper, it was surprising to turn the page and see a massive spread devoted to a step back in history. Apparently, The News-Gazette never received the news that our commonwealth abolished Lee-Jackson Day in 2020. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Reader: Ben Cline, Did You Know?
Reader: Ben Cline, Did You Know?
Jan. 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Sing this to the tune, “Mary Did You Know …” Ben Cline: did you know $600 billion in taxes has gone uncollected? 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
‘Tails Wagging The Dog’ In D.C.
‘Tails Wagging The Dog’ In D.C.
Jan. 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: America is now a tale of tails wagging the dog. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill Backed
Reasonable Childhood Independence Bill Backed
Jan. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: When we lived in Northern Virginia, my wife and I joked that neighbors might call Child Protective Services on us for letting our girls play in the front yard without us. That’s a sad sort of gallows humor for simply fostering independence in our kids. 01/24/2023 11:00 PM
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
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

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