Gay Marriage Could Define Court Legacy Under Roberts
The Supreme Court term opens with few headline cases but may hinge on whether gay and lesbian couples have a constitutional right to marry. Chief Justice Roberts marks his tenth year amid a conservative majority that often restricts race and campaign finance, yet moves differently on gay rights, potentially shaping a Warren‑era civil rights record on LGBTQ issues.
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Supreme Court
John Roberts
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Ing
Court
Earl Warren
Voting Deadline Nears in Harrisonburg for November Election
Voters must register by October 14 for the November 4 election featuring U.S. Senate House and local races. Rockingham County voter registrar Lisa Gooden says elections are running smoothly. A new rule requires photo ID at ballot filling, with IDs valid if authentic and not more than a year past expiration. State or federal IDs qualify.
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Harrisonburg
U.S. Senate
House
Lisa Gooden
Rockingham County
State Department of Elections
Sunday Hunting Limits Still Apply on Public Lands
Harrisonburg readers are reminded that Sunday hunting remains restricted on public lands including State Forests while private property hunting on Sundays is allowed with landowner permission. The new law bans hunting within 200 yards of churches or houses of worship and prohibits using dogs for deer or bear on Sundays, though dogs may be used for rabbit, squirrel, and quail.
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Harrisonburg
Gary Heiser
Virginia Department of Forestry
Relief Sale Continues Its Annual Run At Rockingham Fairgrounds
The 48th annual Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale raised over $340,000 in two days at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds exhibit hall. Shoppers bid on kettle corn, Brunswick stew, pies, and doughnuts while quilts and food fundraisers draw locals like Jalyn Sneary and Tanna Meadows into spirited purchases. The event supports Mennonite relief efforts with attendees tallying generous support through auctions, meals, and sales of international fare.
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Harrisonburg
Jalyn Sneary
Tanna Meadows
Elkton
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Jack Bowman
Rockingham County
Mennonite Central Committee
Protesters in Hong Kong clash over road barriers decision
Pro-democracy activists agreed Sunday to remove some barriers blocking roads and sidewalks before the government deadline. Demonstrators remained divided with others refusing to budge as tensions rose.
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Virginia Farmers Turn to Hops as New Cash Crop
Virginia farmers increasingly grow hops to capitalize on the craft beer boom. State officials say rising demand offers a potentially lucrative opportunity, aligning with a long agricultural history. Hops, once common since the 1700s and once cultivated by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, are now mainly produced in the Pacific Northwest.
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Virginia
Todd Haymore
Pacific Northwest
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Charlottesville
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