Shoemaker Elementary School students, faculty and staff recognized the hard work and dedication of their wonderful custodians, Ethan Chapman, Matthew Duncan, David Tipton, Devon Hunley and Gabe Harrison on National Custodian Day celebrated on Oct. 2.
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As Halloween Nears, Potential Fire Hazards Lurk
From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these […]
Two Sweet Bees, LLC Receives $10,000 VCEDA Grant
Increasing the production of honey – for sale on site, as well as in a variety of stores throughout Scott County – is the focus Tilden and Jennifer Nash have as they work toward expanding sales throughout the region; offering bee pollinator services to local farms; hosting beekeeping workshops; and growing their new business, Two Sweet Bees, LLC. The company […]
Star Corrects Mistake in School Board Article
An article in the Oct. 15, 2025 edition of the Scott County Virginia Star with the title, “School Board Approves School Construction Loan Resolution,” by Gabriel Edmunds, contained an error. Scott County Public Schools plans to build new additions at Weber City and Yuma Elementary Schools. Some site work has been completed at Yuma, and the original article was incorrect […]
Wolfe Claims First-Ever State Title for Blue Devil Golf Program
Carter Wolfe had one ultimate goal in mind entering his senior season golf campaign – to win a state championship. With hard work, determination and an undeniable skill set on the links, he can say “mission accomplished.” Last Tuesday at Hobbs Hole Golf Club in Tappahannock, Wolfe put the exclamation point on an outstanding prep golf career, posting a 3-under […]
Food Country to Close in Duffield
Local residents discovered last week that an Abingdon-based grocery store was closing its Duffield location. Signs were placed on the front exterior doors on Wednesday at Food Country in Duffield to let customers know the store would be closing soon but didn’t include an actual closing date. Food Country USA announced they were closing their Duffield and Mosheim, Tenn. stores […]
Help Keep Young Drivers Safe While Observing Teen Driver Safety Week
Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19-25, is an ideal opportunity for parents of young drivers to have honest conversations about safe driving habits and roadway risks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teens 15- 18 years old. In 2023, over 87,000 teen drivers were injured and 2,611 people were […]
DWR Asks Public to Report Suspected Cases of Bird Flu
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has recently received reports of groups of dead black vultures across the state including several counties in Southwest Virginia. Preliminary testing indicates that the likely cause is H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Although disease activity is currently centered in black vultures, with migration season beginning, it is likely there will be mortalities […]
Star Corrects Mistake in School Board Article
An article in the October 15, 2025 edition of the Scott County Virginia Star with the title, “School Board Approves School Construction Loan Resolution,” by Gabriel Edmunds, contained an error. Scott County Public Schools plans to build new additions at Weber City and Yuma Elementary Schools. Some site work has been completed at Yuma, and the original article was incorrect […]
VDOT Sets Public Meetings for I81 Improvement Plan
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a series of public meetings Oct. 27-30 to gather feedback regarding potential improvements along Interstate 81 in Virginia. The in-person meetings are part of Round 3 (Refined Solutions), the final round of public engagement for the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP) 2025 study. An online survey will also be available. Round 1 […]
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