The long lines for a chance to be a part of a Section 8 housing program underscore the need for more quality, affordable housing in this area.

The good folks at Montpelier put on quite a show Wednesday — with a bit of help from 2,600 of their friends.

Culpeper Crime Solvers does a great service to the community.

With Sonic’s arrival, Culpeper will soon be in fast-food heaven. Waistlines, beware!

The School Board is right to move forward with its search for a new superintendent with expedience; the board is also right in deciding to wait to hire a part-time vision facilitator.

It appears as though the Culpeper Town Council has found a well-qualified town manager in Jeff Muzzy.

A pair of fundraisers helps raise money for good causes in our community.

The unity in our country during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 — and in their remembrance — helps to explain why the terrorist attacks were ultimately unsuccessful.

Visit from Obama advisor signals added importance of Virginia and Culpeper County in the November presidential election.

The age to be considered an adult — whether for drinking, voting or serving in the military — should be consistent.

The death of Kelsey Orndorff is a tragic loss of a young woman who still had much to contribute to our community; Route 3 problems need to be addressed.

A number of Culpeper young people have been recognized lately for their accomplishments.

» SUMMARY: A number of Culpeper young people have been recognized lately for their accomplishments.

Hunter Spencer did an excellent job managing the construction of Eastern View High School and Yowell Elementary; Culpeper County Public Schools’ AYP problems not as serious as they might seem.

Schedule and experience should help Eastern View to a successful football season.

Local law enforcement being equipped with in-car computers will enable them time to do more “old- fashioned police work.”

Library of Congress movies are a great — and inexpensive — way to enjoy a rarely seen part of our community; Town Council does the right thing in keeping skatepark open.

Everyone who attended last week’s “Battle of Culpeper” football game had to come away impressed with Eastern View’s effort — on and off the field.

With the start of the college football season fast approaching, local athletes have done well to put themselves in a position to compete.

If Friday night’s scrimmage is any indication, both Culpeper County High School and Eastern View High School will have a healthy supply of supporters

Michele L. Auville claimed innocence from day one; now, a grand jury has dropped felony drug charges against her.

The community should support work by the veteran’s committee to honor those who died in World War II.

At a time when funds are hard to come by, it is refreshing to see three important road improvement projects come together.

Storm chasing is just one way to provide useful weather information.

The opening of an office for the Obama campaign in Culpeper and the selection of former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner as a keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention is evidence of an all-out push by Democrats to take the state this fall.

Rampant residential growth in Culpeper has made it unfeasible for residents to be allowed to shoot guns within town limits, even with a special permit.

It’s a good idea to proceed cautiously before demolishing the Blair House, because, once gone, it can never be replaced.

Publicly asking for raises is fine, but local teachers, as well as all employees, need to consider the economic times in which we live.

No one is exempt from high gas prices, especially when it comes to public agencies like law enforcement and the school system.

Culpeper’s Sprint triathlons are proving to be big events for the community; new sporting goods store fills a need.