Editor, The News-Gazette: I write in hearty support of Glasgow resident Jade Harris as a candidate to be the 24th District Delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Editor, The News-Gazette: I write today in strong support of Jade Harris, the Democratic nominee to fill the 24th District seat in the House of Delegates left vacant by the recent death of Ronnie Campbell.
Editor, The News-Gazette: Another election is quite suddenly upon us. Although many mourn the passing of Ronnie Campbell, the rapid setting of the date for a special election, means we must focus our thoughts on moving forward.
Editor, The News-Gazette: Ellen Campbell is the clear choice to fill the unexpired term for the 24th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. During her husband Ronnie’s tenure as our delegate, Ellen was closely involved and acquainted with the duties of the General Assembly. She is ready to continue Ronnie’s legacy to serve the 24th District with honor and integrity. She will protect our freedoms and continue to support small businesses, parents’ rights in their children’s education and our law enforcement officers.
Editor, The News-Gazette: In reference to Gladys Hopkin’s letter to the editor on Dec. 28, I would like to respond with the following: I can certainly appreciate her exasperations with regard to an alleged misrepresentation with regard to Sheetz. However, I would really appreciate a response from anyone in Lexington regarding my frustration. Why is it that a host of Lexingtonians can’t resist the urge to take a shot at Buena Vista?
Editor, The News-Gazette: On Thursday, City Council will consider a request from Councilor/Washington and Lee University spouse Leslie Straughan, which would narrow the city’s code of ethics, adopted in 2015. She would eliminate use of the phrase “appearance of a conflict of interest,” which is fundamental to the concept of ethics and public trust, as well as the language “in which they have a material interest.” Her request no doubt stems from the need for recusals during the Council vote that affected W&L’s master plan last spring.
Rain and fog that cast gloom on Saturday, New Year’s Eve, receded overnight, making way for clear skies and unseasonably mild temperatures on Sunday, the first day of 2023, perhaps portending a sunnier outlook for the year ahead. We would certainly like to think that we are heading toward better days in the new year.
Around Thanksgiving 2021 fifteen- year-old Alice Tapper began to suffer from abdominal pain. The pain became unbearable enough that her pediatrician, fearing appendicitis, sent her to the hospital.
