Today, no crime, marital betrayal or indiscrete sex act escapes the prying eyes of the populace

» We are extremely disappointed in this week’s news that Walmart has been approved to build near the Wilderness battlefield.

» Obama’s health plan now coming under fire by those who can usually be relied upon to defend the president’s proposals.

» With a proven system in place, Eastern View is more likely to rack up the victories this football season than cross-county rival CCHS.

Today is the first day of class in Culpeper, so make the most of it and enjoy your formative years.

» Amissville’s Stanley Dye gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep his wife and grandkids from drowning.

Plenty of headlines in recent weeks have shown cooperation, creativity and the kind of extra effort that makes you proud.

» The prolonged recession has actually benefitted town residents in one regard: Huge savings are in order for the 5-0’s new HQ.

Whenever people fighting in the streets are arrested, and whenever police claim those people profess to be Bloods and Crips, it’s bound to get some attention.

» Athletic trainers should be commended for their work keeping our youth safe during the hot August training camps

» Goals set forth by the Adequate Yearly Progress system are unrealistic and need to be fixed.

Goals set forth by the Adequate Yearly Progress system are unrealistic and need to be fixed.

» The claim that our president was not born in the United States is a silly distraction that has no shred of truth to it.

» New businesses — and the jobs that they bring — are expected to give us a little oomph as we recover from hard times

» While there are some signs of economic recovery, recently released figures show that some essentials are still hard to come by

» Laws to require hands-free cell phone use while driving would help make Virginia’s roads safer

» Someday, we will have to pay for the federal cash-for-clunkers program.

» Tree at Wal-Mart may have been a little cumbersome, but it helped to make a great program more visible to the community

» We offer congratulations to area churches for their dedication and commitment to the community

» Nicholas Picerno’s presentation Saturday at the Culpeper County Library will focus on the role of the 10th Maine Infantry.

» The summer doldrums haven’t slowed down area sports fans, as evidenced by the success of the Culpeper Sprint Triathlon and other events around town.

» Recent headlines have reminded us that in tough times we all need to pull together.

» Commercializing highway rest areas and privatizing liquor stores is worth considering if it will generate revenue for the state.

» It’s time to give credit to some of the people whose selfless acts of service make our community a better place.

» From tourism and technology to a wide array of food choices, there’s a lot to be positive about in our area.

» We encourage area residents to volunteer with the town of Culpeper’s 250th birthday bash.

» A big applause to those who organized Wellness Day for Women, and congratulations to Co. 11 and Connie Kincheloe.

» The media’s infatuation with Michael Jackson and the arrest of a black Harvard professor can be traced to one thing: us.

» Whether it was a wild animal or pet that needed attention, these folks in Culpeper and Rappahannock certainly provided it.

» We’re encouraged that six candidates were in the running to fill the West Fairfax vacancy.