Comments for Winners and Losers.............Just My Opinion at http://www.everythingnrv.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.everythingnrv.com Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:45:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/94502/332/#comment-521 Ron, Please, please start a local paper (or take one over) that covers real news stories and important issues in our area. Did anyone look at the Current on Tuesday or Wednesday? If you did, you didn't see any mention of the elections, who won, or even the fact that "some" of the candidates the Times were backing actually did win. Ridiculous. I did see a story on the "Perfect Sandwich" in the Tuesday edition, so that was "helpful". - Tony Wed, 07 May 2008 13:57:02 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/94502/332/#comment-520 I must agree here with you Mr. Walton on the several issues. I too, was really disapointed of the tournout of local voters. Those 90 percent that did not vote will do about 95 percent of the complaining on how the local govt. is ran. As for a newspaper, Yes "NRVTODAY" would be a great newspaper for this area. The other local newspaper, and I'm not talking about the big daily newspaper, is nothing but a fluff piece that runs news weeks and sometimes months later. We need a real newspaper that will be fair, honest, and will listen to both side. I would more than welcome seeing a "REAL" local newspaper in the NRV that covers news and sports.In the past our so-called "Local Weekly" turn its cheek toward covering recreational sports and wouldn't even cover two state rec. baseball tournaments that drew teams from all across Virginia, including teams from Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and these BIG tournaments where played at Harkrader Sports Complex. I have never known a newspaper that when 5 p.m. rolls around, its time to call it a day and go home. I guess news never happens after 5 p.m. and before 9 a.m. As for your daughter. She is a GREAT YOUNG LADY.Both you and your wife, and family should be proud of her. - Christianburg Resident Wed, 07 May 2008 11:07:18 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/94502/332/#comment-519 1. Voter turnout: much apathy exists, many feel that figureheads often leave personnel, such as town managers, in place for too long, without much review. Not much changes. NOW, I feel there is some hope for improvement. Personally, I've never missed any voting opportunity. 2. Hard-copy newspaper: Yes, there is a need for specific coverage of this metropolitan area, with broader coverage included. While expensive to produce, there is a good demand-level for a quality product. Besides, the area needs more than one viewpoint in prioritizing headlines, editorial viewpoints, etc. Of course, the sports section is the first part of a paper that many folks want to view. Portability, accessibility, keepsake "clippings"; a newspaper is viable. - citizen Wed, 07 May 2008 09:56:46 +0100