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More Elections Looming In 2023

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am
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We are already heading into another election cycle. We just held a special election to fill the seat formerly held by the late Del. Ronnie Campbell and now plans are being made for the next elections. There will be no less than 25 local offices up for grabs in this fall’s elections. (See page 1 story for details.)

Out Of Past

Published on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:00am

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Clothing Closet At First Baptist

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am

The Rose Harris Clothing Closet in the First Baptist Church of Lexington will be open on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Seminar On Invasive Plants Tonight

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am

Rockbridge Conservation’s next webinar will be tonight, Wednesday, Jan 18, at 7 and will focus on invasive plants species in the Rockbridge area, including Kudzu, Chinese privet, Japanese knotweed, burning bush and tree of heaven.

Short-Term vs. Long Term, Again

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am
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I think about the pull between short-term and long-term rewards fairly often, and I’ve written about the ill effects of the quest for short-term gain over long-term sustainability in our newspaper industry. I see this phenomenon playing out more often, it seems, and over a variety of issues.

Another Legislative Session Is Underway

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am
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The General Assembly convened last week for the 2023 session – the only session in which newly elected Del. Ellen Campbell of the 24th District and veteran state Sen. Creigh Deeds of the 25th District are representing all of Rockbridge County, Buena Vista and Lexington. Later this year, all 140 members of the General Assembly will be up for election in redrawn districts.

Move Polling Places From Churches

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am

Move Polling Places From Churches

Out Of The Past

Published on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 12:00am

50 Years Ago

Jan.17, 1973

Thoughts On Housing, Community

Published on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:20am

Jan. 4, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Thanks for keeping us informed on the proposed new apartment building in town.

I’m not opposed to modern architecture but concerned we continue building more housing likely affordable to wealthier people or maybe few of the dwindling middle class.

Grateful For Work Of Local Media

Published on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 11:19am

Jan. 8, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Recent events in the media have underlined, once again, how fortunate we are to be living in this community. New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman recently discussed the saga of Rep.

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