» An excellent joint effort by law enforcement agencies led to a quick capture in Wednesday’s shooting at West Side Grocery.

» We’re sad to see his Haunted Woods come to an end. But maybe the Halloween tradition can live on in a new incarnation.

» It’s a bit too hasty to link Tuesday’s landslide by the GOP to a referendum on the president.

» The GOP swept its way to Richmond while reversing its fortunes from the past two gubernatorial campaigns.

» It may not be a presidential election year, but citizens need to get out and vote in today’s state and local elections.

» If committing $1.5 million in financial backing is what it takes to get the project rolling, go for it.

» The Star-Exponent editorial board endorses these candidates in Tuesday’s contested races ...

» Big projects indicate that maybe the economy has turned the corner toward recovery.

» It’s been a tremendous fall for local athletes in a variety of sports.

» With election time right around the corner, let’s look back at the state’s rookie senators: Democrats Jim Webb and Mark Warner.

» Sgt. David Budwah conned his way into a lifestyle set apart only for those who have earned it on the field of valor.

» When it comes to keeping cars flowing along North Main Street’s pie-shaped junction at Route 229, the town is reversing course.

Dr. Morton P. Chiles III may be retired, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still serving Culpeper, a place he’s made home for more than 30 years.

» Bob McDonnell’s candidacy continues its march to Richmond, while Creigh Deeds’ indecision and attacks do little good.

» In both races, it’s hard to see through the mud, but the GOP fields the better set of candidates.

» In the race for state delegate, Republican incumbent Ed Scott stands out as the natural choice.

» In the Stevensburg District, seven-term incumbent Bill Chase gets the nod over two challengers.

» The Star-Exponent editorial board endorses incumbents Elizabeth Hutchins and Bob Houck.

» But his Democratic opponent for governor, trailing in the polls, can’t be counted out just yet.

» Obama right to sign executive order that bans federal employees from texting while driving on
government business.

Where is the rest of Virginia on the ‘Great Places’ list?

Amtrak says ridership fell in the year ending Sept. 30, compared to the year before.

» Candidates have big ideas, but how will they pay for them?

» Bill Chase’s positive feelings about new Superintendent Bobbi Johnson signal a refreshing change in county government relations.

» The left touts the Baucus bill as helping the middle class. In reality, that’s the group that will cover its $400 billion in new taxes and fees.

» The selection of Laurel Care Gravatte brings a woman to the board and should be a positive addition for the town.

» We’re glad the county came to a workable compromise that allows an elderly widow to keep her property on Carrico Mills Road.

Obama’s proposal to lengthen the school year and day could create problems for schools struggling with budgeting issues

» Culpeper continues to draw celebrities, but this time a superstar stops by Hazel River Inn and goes almost unnoticed

» Recent tasteless political discourse only reflects the norm in our culture.