Dec. 19, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: A week ago, I gassed up my car at a Fredericksburg Sheets for $2.80 a gallon. Upon my return to Lexington three hours later, I went by the Sheetz here and found gas priced at $3.30 a gallon.
Dec. 19, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Lexington City Council follows the City Codes and also uses its subjective judgments on the appropriateness of projects. I have three items I would like the City Council members to weigh before they vote on the Echelon Spotswood proposal.
Dec. 16, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: I arrived home Wednesday from working in Northern Virginia all day to find The News- Gazette in the mail box. I was very disheartened to see the announcement that Ronnie Campbell had passed away.
Dec. 10, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: In reference to Susan Wood’s letter regarding the recent property assessments, she is not the only person totally shocked by the outrageous increases in property values. Is this the supervisors’ way to bring in additional tax revenue?
Dec. 14, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Greetings to all in Rockbridge County! A few facts and thoughts for all. Please take my words and comments very seriously as I speak for the Lord God!
Dec. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: The day will soon be here in the Valley of Virginia and around the world. Nonetheless, there are those who say that Christmas is strictly for Christians and Christian nations.
Although he was involved in state politics as a member of the House of Delegates the past four years, Ronnie Campbell’s lasting legacy will likely be the impact he had on his home community of Rockbridge County in the various public positions he held here. Campbell, who died of cancer at age 68 last week, dedicated his life to serving his community.
What’s the difference between a publisher and a platform? No, this isn’t a joke, but a question that I’ve been thinking more about since Elon Musk started making big changes at Twitter.
Dec. 19, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: I’m aghast at the plans for the proposed apartment buildings. They have to be the ugliest buildings I’ve ever seen, maybe excepting slums, and I cannot believe there is an architect out there willing to put their name on these plans.