» Surveys of federal intelligence workers who may be moving to central Virginia as part of base realignment provide valuable insight.

» The problem with taxes isn’t just that we have to pay them, but also that they’re complicated.

» Further study of a nonprofit’s request for $1.5 million in funds is a smart move by council members.

» Follow You tour brought fans, revenue to Culpeper; helped spread positive message about helping others

If we can effectively promote economic recovery, many of our other issues will fall into place.

We stand and salute our area’s veterans, and especially those who paid the ultimate price protecting our liberties and our freedoms

» Blue Devil football coach did a great job in his first season at the helm, but faces challenge with 19 seniors graduating.

» Wrongful death case settled in Culpeper, while execution of D.C. sniper brings end to sad saga.

» The unlikely team of McDonnell and Obama could produce results for our state when it comes to progress with charter schools.

» After a stinging defeat last week, the party has no heir apparent.

» “War makes strange giant creatures out of the little routine men who inhabit the Earth.”
— WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle

» As the nation tries to battle through the recession, it looks like travelers will be staying home for the holidays.

» It’s good to see charges brought in the spring 2009 fatality on Route 3, but it seems like a tough case to win for prosecutors.

» Seeking state bonds for CCHS renovation a good move by CCPS; congrats to CCHS and EVHS students who won Advance Placement recognition, and its good to see high school graduation rates improve in Culpeper.

» 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.