It’s the time of year when our better selves tend to step forward, when some of us, through pure selflessness and acts of kindness, give the rest of us reason
Good News From Some Virginia Newspapers Mark Twain’s quote that reports of his death were greatly exaggerated can be applied to community newspapers in Virginia, based on several encouraging signs
Dec. 13, 2019 Editor, The News-Gazette: Originally from Pennsylvania, I grew up with plenty of guns. Toy guns, hunting guns, abundant cheap military leftovers from WWII battlefields. Even teenagers obtained
Dec. 12, 2019 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Rocky Forge project by Apex in northern Botetourt County is not what it appears to be, and will irrevocably alter the natural beauty
Dec. 11, 2019 Editor, The News-Gazette: Allow me to add a few words to Matt Paxton’s fine tribute to Wendell Baker (“Farewell Friend,” 11/27). Few of us are so fortunate
Dec. 18, 2019 Editor, The News-Gazette: This is the time of year that our thoughts are about gift giving and getting together with family and loved ones. But we must
There was a rather unique gathering in the Buena Vista Municipal Building last week of seven individuals who share something in common – each has served as mayor of Buena
Editor, The News-Gazette: As the weather grows cold, may our spirits grow warm. I encourage you to please help your United Way of Rockbridge continue to support vital, local agencies
Editor, The News-Gazette: I am glad so many people in Rockbridge County care about our constitutional rights and turned out for a governmental meeting last Monday. I hope that fear
Editor, The News-Gazette: There are many things that could be said about the Board of Supervisor’s Second Amendment Resolution meeting Monday, Dec 9, at the Rockbridge High School. I would,
