
Pushing buttons? Open carry guys seem to want their guns taken away
The open carry gun groups sure are getting what they want. If what they want is more public pressure to put restrictions on gun rights.

The open carry gun groups sure are getting what they want. If what they want is more public pressure to put restrictions on gun rights.

It is hard to believe that only five short years ago, the national average price for a gallon of gas was $2.35 compared to $3.68 today.

A tropical storm is churning in the Atlantic and timing could not be worse for the over 1 million (1,158,038) holiday travelers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We have a special weekend coming up in the USA. The Fourth of July is a great reason to get out the grill and invite family, friends and neighbors for a picnic. Just be careful you don’t invite an unwanted guest: foodborne illness.

AccuWeather reports a disturbance near Florida is forecast to strengthen and drift northward along the East Coast this week, spreading rough surf, gusty winds and drenching downpours.

The Potomac Nationals (44-34, 6-3) shocked the Frederick Keys (34-44, 2-9) with seven runs in the 8th inning in the aftermath of a terrific starting pitchers’ duel to eclipse their regional Northern Division rival 7-1 at Pfitzner Stadium on Sunday evening.

The reclusive Will Carson will close the Staunton UNPLUGGED spring concert series with an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at 300 Churchville Avenue in the Staunton Senior Center. City fireworks will follow next door at Gypsy Hill Park after the concert.

An old fashioned pig roast with all the fixins, music from “Who Shot John” followed by fireworks. Dinner and a souvenir wine glass is included in the admission price and wine will be for sale by the glass or bottle.

High school students from across the Commonwealth became the newest graduates of the Junior Law Cadet program, which is co-sponsored by the Virginia State Police and The American Legion. The 39 teenagers were presented their graduation certificates at the Virginia State Police Academy in Chesterfield County during Friday afternoon’s ceremony.

Why is history so important? It reminds us who we are. Like a parent, it keeps us humble and proud at the same time. It carries with it both inspiration and responsibility. The collective memory of the past makes us wiser for the future. In our history, we find limitless options.
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