Clinch River State Park to Host Virtual Master Plan Public Meeting
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a virtual public meeting Thursday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Clinch River State Park master plan. The 640-acre park is located along the Clinch River in Wise and Russell counties. The meeting will be online, and participants will need to register to attend. To register, visit: www.dcr.virginia.gov/ masterplan. […]
Now in Stock
The 2021 Christmas ornament offered by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce are officially in local retail outlets. At a cost of $12 each, the blue ornament depicts the hanging bridge over the Clinch River in Clinchport. Ornaments are available at the Quik Stops in Gate City and Weber City, at the Red Roof in Weber City and at the […]
Scott County BOS Approves Equalization Board Members
Supervisors have approved the county’s equalization board that will hear from local property owners upset over their new real estate values. With only a few people in attendance at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors, the board unanimously approved the list of names submitted. The Scott County Equalization Board is composed by Jack Sanders, George McDavid, […]
5K Winds Through Holiday Lights, Benefits Mountain Laurel Center
Participants are needed for the 2021 Leigh Ann Bolinskey Memorial 5K Run/Walk slated for Saturday, Dec. 11 in Big Stone Gap to benefit the Mountain Laurel Cancer Support & Resource Center. This year’s 5K will be a night race, starting and finishing at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center and taking participants through three miles of holiday lights and decorations […]
GAMB Part 2
Rye Cove High School senior Brayden Gilliam marched in the Great American Marching Band at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 25 in New York City. This was Gilliam’s second year in the band, having marched previously in the 2019 season. The band and entire community is proud of him for achieving such a great honor and representing Scott […]
Briefs
The Kermit Quilt Club holds an open house Tuesday, Dec. 14 at noon with a special raffle for a butterfly quilt. The club is located at 11197 Yuma Road in Gate City. Tickets can be purchased for $1. Call (423) 737-4961 to buy a ticket. Traditional Christmas meal with turkey and ham along with lots of sides, a large variety […]
