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Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected] A herd of elephants was spotted stampeding down Arnolds Valley Road this past Saturday! Dozens of wild elephants bombarded their way off the mountain and stomped across Campbell Bridge before disappearing somewhere down on Greenlee Road. Some people reported feeling the Earth shake as the elephants trampled by. 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

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

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

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

‘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

BV School Board Seeks 7 Percent Raises

BV School Board Seeks 7 Percent Raises

The Buena Vista School Board last week approved a fiscal year 2024 budget that includes a 7 percent pay raise for all district employees, two new employee positions, and a request for increased funding from the city. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

RC Girls Prevail, 5-4

RC Girls Prevail, 5-4

The Rockbridge County High School girls tennis team earned a 5-4 home win over Broadway in the Valley District opener on Tuesday of last week at the Lexington Country Club courts. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

State Rematch Thriller

State Rematch Thriller

Wildcats Fall To Western In OT 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

SD Beats RC Twice

SD Beats RC Twice

In a challenging week, the Rockbridge County High School softball team lost a pair of nondistrict games to Stuarts Draft, falling 3-1 last Monday at Draft and suffering a 9-0 home loss on Thursday. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats Deal Cougars Their First Defeat Of Season

Wildcats Deal Cougars Their First Defeat Of Season

The Rockbridge County High School baseball team split a pair of nondistrict games with Stuarts Draft last week, earning a 13-5 road win last Monday before falling 14-8 at home on Thursday. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

RC Boys Net Two Wins

RC Boys Net Two Wins

The Rockbridge County High School boys tennis team picked up its fi rst t wo w ins of t he s eason o n the road last week, defeating Stuarts Draft 8-1 last Monday and cruising to a 9-0 win in its Valley District opener against Broadway last Tuesday. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

PM Softball Splits Pair

PM Softball Splits Pair

In its first week of action, the Parry McCluer High School softball team split a pair of Pioneer District games, cruising to a 27-1 road win in five innings over Narrows on Tuesday of last week before suffering an 11-3 home loss to Covington on Thursday. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

LLL Meeting Next Tuesday

LLL Meeting Next Tuesday

The process of weaning babies, which begins with that first spoonful of solid food, will be the topic of discussion at the April 11 La Leche League meeting to be held at 10 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church on 40 Village Way. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

TRACK Trails Celebrated April 14

TRACK Trails Celebrated April 14

On Friday, April 14, three trails in Rockbridge County will officially become part of the Kids in Parks TRACK Trail Program. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Easter Bunny Visits NB

Easter Bunny Visits NB

Area youths and adults turned out for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Natural Bridge firehouse Saturday morning. The event was a fundraiser for the fire department. (Lucretia VanBrocklin photos) 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, April 5 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Feasting For The RAHC

Feasting For The RAHC

Strong winds didn’t keep just over 900 people, including 98 volunteers, from turning out for the 15th annual Bull & Oyster Fest at the Virginia Horse Center Saturday afternoon. Luckily, they were sheltered from the winds by a large tent. Ticket holders enjoyed a bounty of barbecue and shellfish while tapping their toes to the music of Gary Ruley and Mule Train. They also had the chance to participate in two raffles. This event is a major fundraiser for the Rockbridge Area Health Center. (Joann Ware photos) 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Library’s Book Sale Returns

Library’s Book Sale Returns

The Rockbridge Regional Library book sale is back. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Community Foundation Receives Derrick Family Estate Gift

Community Foundation Receives Derrick Family Estate Gift

Fund Created To Support Local Causes 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

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Evelyn Ayres 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

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