Broadwater Serves as 2022 Ruritan National President
A Nickelsville man was chosen to lead an organization that is “dedicated to improving communities and building a better America through Fellowship, Goodwill and Community Service.” In January 2022, Glen Broadwater was elected as the president of Ruritan National, an organization founded in 1928 in Holland, Va. His goal this year is to create more clubs in hopes of helping […]
Amazing Daze
The 41st annual Duffield Daze was enjoyed by lots of local residents and visitors who came to enjoy the parade, the children’s outdoor events and the opportunity to share some time with their friends and neighbors.
Needs Assessment Survey Underway for Older Virginians
The Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) has contracted with Polco to seek the public’s insight on the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). CASOA will inform the development of the next State Plan for Aging Services (Oct. 1, 2023 – Sept. 30, 2027), which guides the Commonwealth’s implementation of Older Americans Act programs and services and […]
New FAFSA Filing Season Begins Oct. 1
High school seniors and college students needing student financial aid for fall 2023 can file the 2023–24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, beginning Oct. 1, according to KHEAA. Even students who don’t think they will qualify for financial aid should submit the FAFSA. Rules governing student aid programs sometimes change, and students who don’t file the FAFSA […]
MECC Receives Federal Grant to Launch Program
Mountain Empire Community College has received a $887,676 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to create and deliver a career studies certificate program in health information technology (hit) data analytics. The HIT Data Analytics program is designed for health professionals such as health information management (HIM) and allied health […]
Rise Up
Downtown Gate City was the scene for a first-time event on Saturday that featured a Christian concert with Unspoken and other local talent and a food truck dining experience.
