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Would Jesus Vote For Trump?
Would Jesus Vote For Trump?
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Hot off the presses! A new chapter has been added to the international best seller, “The Adventures of Neanderthanald Donald.” This chapter is titled “The Rake’s Progress” aka “The Rape’s Progress,” depending on your viewpoint. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Rockbridge Ukrainian Efforts Continue
Rockbridge Ukrainian Efforts Continue
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: “Lexington is a gift that keeps on giving.” 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
RCSO Help Appreciated
RCSO Help Appreciated
May 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would personally like to thank the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office for their sincerity and professionalism in their assistance of the passing of a friend over the weekend. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
‘The Coup Continues’
‘The Coup Continues’
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A coup is the attempt by a minority to overthrow the will of the majority. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Gold Star Monument
Gold Star Monument
The debate over what to do with the proposed Gold Star Monument seems much like being confronted with what to do with inheriting family heirlooms. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Appreciating Our Teachers
Appreciating Our Teachers
As we salute the 319 graduating high school seniors who will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at Virginia Military Institute’s Cameron Hall Thursday and Saturday, we would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of teachers who made this milestone possible. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Honor Dead By Serving The Living The Veterans
Honor Dead By Serving The Living The Veterans
05/17/2023 11:19 AM
Beware Of GPS; Sometimes It’s Wrong
Beware Of GPS; Sometimes It’s Wrong
05/17/2023 11:18 AM
Humans To Blame For Climate Problems
Humans To Blame For Climate Problems
05/17/2023 11:17 AM
Intersection Plan Would Cause Safety Concerns
Intersection Plan Would Cause Safety Concerns
05/17/2023 11:15 AM
DEI Letter ‘Misses The Mark’
DEI Letter ‘Misses The Mark’
05/17/2023 11:14 AM
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Guardians Of Our History
Guardians Of Our History
The Rockbridge area, with its rich history, has much to celebrate in May, which is designated as National Historic Preservation Month. We are indebted to many individuals and organizations who have contributed to efforts to preserve the relics of our bountiful local history. The Historic Lexington Foundation, Rockbridge Historical Society, Paxton House Historical Society, Brownsburg Museum, Stonewall Jackson House, George C. Marshall Museum, Virginia Military Institute Museum, and Washington and Lee University’s special collections and museums are among the guardians of our local history. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Commencement
Commencement
Graduation season is upon us. Our readers will see that several of our pages are devoted to coverage of local comme n c eme nt s this week. Soon we will publish our annual high school graduation section. Another school year has come and gone. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Government Should ‘Stay Out Of Our Private Lives
Government Should ‘Stay Out Of Our Private Lives
05/10/2023 10:28 AM
Memorial Should Not Be ‘Hidden Away
Memorial Should Not Be ‘Hidden Away
05/10/2023 10:27 AM
‘This Land Has Better Choices’ For President
‘This Land Has Better Choices’ For President
05/10/2023 10:26 AM
HLF Urges Community Conversation On Memorial
HLF Urges Community Conversation On Memorial
05/10/2023 10:25 AM
Time To Do Something On Opioids
Time To Do Something On Opioids
05/10/2023 10:24 AM

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