The Virginia city councilman who was set on fire in an alleged murder attempt last …
Virginia City Councilman Set On Fire In ‘Personal’ Attack
A Virginia councilman was set on fire in an apparent personal attack at his office …
“Fake News” and Media Violence in 19th Century Danville
On September 20, 1836, James M. Smith – younger brother to William “Extra Billy” Smith – published an account in the Lynchburg Virginian accusing the Danville Reporter of libel against his brother.