Today's Opinions

Opry project destined to fail

A Gazette editorial made some important points in promoting the potential for tourism in our area, but in spite of Mr. Garrett’s praise and despite the fact that it is an exciting idea, there is no evidence to suggest that a Carroll Opry would succeed.

Learn from others’ mistakes: within the past year there have been at least two opry failures not far from Carroll.

What is true purpose of government?

With Presidential elections approaching, a review of the purpose of government seems like a good way to focus our attention.

An equitable government has but three responsibilities and no more: the protection of its people from enemy attack, assuring that its people encounter opportunities to succeed, and establishing values.

The Preamble of our U.S. Constitution sets forth in a nutshell our founding fathers’ idea of the purpose of our governmental setup.

Community comes to clinic's aid

The Free Clinic of the Twin Counties, serving Carroll, Grayson, and City of Galax, wishes to thank The Gazette for publishing a timely article when the Free Clinic was in dire need of funding.

At that time, a proposal was before the board to out of necessity consider closing down the clinic.

The response to your article was immediate. A groundswell of grassroots support began to take place.

Individuals were calling and stopping by to make contributions the very next day, and for days and weeks to follow.