Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM

Sign in

Articles

Ever Heard Of A Stroke Mimic?

Ever Heard Of A Stroke Mimic?

February, as it has been since 1964, is American Heart Month, a time when the American Heart Association and other organizations put the spotlight on heart disease, still the No. 1 killer of Americans. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

Alumni For Free Speech

Alumni For Free Speech

The Generals Redoubt, an organization of Washington and Lee University graduates, has been at the forefront of creating a national Alumni’s Free Speech Alliance to help unite a growing number of alumni associations across t he c ountry. T he Generals Redoubt along with the Jefferson Council at the University of Virginia, Princetonians at Princeton University, Free Speech Alliance at Cornell University, and a Davidson College alumni organization started the national organization. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

‘Spend Money On Something Else’

‘Spend Money On Something Else’

Feb. 2, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: As a (former) career pilot, it’s difficult to compose all of the reasons not to have another airport incorporated into the global air traffic control system. Pilots want taxpayers to build more airports, while the FAA secretly wants less airports. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

County ‘On The Cusp Of Ruin’

County ‘On The Cusp Of Ruin’

Feb. 4, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: I read most of the article in the N-G about the supervisors meeting in which the proposed airport was discussed. But I had lost the first part of the story, so I don’t know who is proposing the idea or why. Based on what I read, the only supervisor who asked the right question was Bob Day: “Why build an airport for private planes?” 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

Bill Would Change Primary System

Bill Would Change Primary System

Feb. 2, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Heads up unaffiliated voters! Legislation (VA HB56) has been proposed in the Virginia House of Delegates that will disenfranchise unaffiliated voters. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

‘What About Long-term Costs’ Of Airport?’

‘What About Long-term Costs’ Of Airport?’

Jan. 29, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: I write opposing development of an airport in Rockbridge County. I grant that the cost would be perhaps 2% to the county. However, where does the other 98% originate? Taxpayers ‒ you and me also! These dollars could be better used for educational, drug rehab and prevention, and other humanitarian activities. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

Revisit Original Dog Park Proposal

Revisit Original Dog Park Proposal

Feb. 5, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: It’s good news to hear that the city is interested in creating adog park! And (as most of us have heard before) “if you’re going to do something, do it right.” The first and most influential step in creating a dog park is choosing its location. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

RONALD WELLS

Ronald Edward Wells, 81, of Raphine passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

FRANCES MEYERS

Frances Mallory Meyers, 81, of Novelty, Ohio, passed away in her home on Feb. 1, 2024, after a seven-year battle with cancer. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

VINCENT SCHMOLL

VINCENT SCHMOLL

Vincent “Casey” Schmoll died on Feb. 4, 2024, at his home in Balleroy-sur-Drome, Normandy, France. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

LEONARD TOMLIN

Leonard Guy Tomlin, 90, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

FLORINDA RUIZ

Florinda Ruiz passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 31, 2024, at noon. Flor lived her life with a joy and energy that was contagious. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

CHARLES CAMDEN JR.

CHARLES CAMDEN JR.

Charles Franklin “Peanut” Camden Jr., 81, of Lexington died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at his home. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

BLANCHE FERGUSON

BLANCHE FERGUSON

Blanche S. Ferguson, 89, died Jan. 26, 2024, in Salem. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

CARL KNICK

Carl Junior Knick, 96, of Lexington died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at his home. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

DONALD TAEBEL

Donald Kenneth Taebel, 92, of Lexington died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Kendal. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

KATHERINE JONES

KATHERINE JONES

Katherine Ann Jones peacefully passed away on Jan. 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

ROBERT TOMAN

Robert Bailey “Bob” Toman, 86, of Rockbridge Baths (Bustleburg), passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

DIANE DARRELL

Dianne Taylor Darrell, 83, of Lexington died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

Wildcat Wrestlers Place Fourth At Regionals

Wildcat Wrestlers Place Fourth At Regionals

Five Head To State Tourney 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

Wildcats Run To Regionals

Wildcats Run To Regionals

Nine Individuals, Three Relay Teams Advance 02/06/2024 11:00 PM

1

...

339

340

341

342

343

344

345

...