Early Voting Opens in Virginia; Same-Day Registration New This Year
person voting for the Nov. 8, 2022 general election began Friday Sept. 23, and continues through Nov. 5. Voters can submit absentee ballots by mail or in person at their local registrar’s office, commonly referred to as early voting. No application or reason is necessary to vote early. Scott County Voter Registrar Michael Edwards noted that voters in all six […]
Senior Safety Fair
After an absence of two years, local seniors were delighted to attend the annual Senior Safety Fair sponsored by Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency. A large number of persons and agencies gathered last Thursday at Keith Memorial Park to learn about resources available for elderly residents. They also picked up many useful items donated by agencies.
Lord’s Acre Sale
Hiltons Memorial United Methodist Church held its annual fall fund- raising event last Friday and Saturday with a wide array of crafts, goodies and gifts for all.
LENOWISCO Health District Urges Residents to Get Flu Vaccine
In anticipation of the 2022-23 flu season, the LENOWISCO Health District urges residents to get their annual influenza (flu) vaccination to reduce the chance of getting the flu and spreading it to others. Each year, more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized from complications of the flu, and about 36,000 die as a result. It is recommended everyone […]
Harvest Moon
While Mother Nature didn’t always play nice on Saturday in downtown Gate City, the Harvest Moon Celebration continued. The event included vendors, demonstrators, food trucks, music and fun activities for the children and was sponsored by Gate City Frontier.
Musical Concerts Return to Steadman Hill, Crown Cypress
Fall has arrived. It’s 48 degrees this Friday morning as I begin my weekly assignment to write “Thru the Gap.” I can’t believe this is the last week of September. Let’s send out some big Happy Belated Birthday greetings to a number of family and friends. Hope each of these special family and friends had a very good and memorable […]
Congressman Honored as Champion for Seniors’ Health Coverage Choices
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was honored Sept. 26 as a Medicare Advantage Champion for his strong advocacy on behalf of seniors’ access to quality, affordable health coverage options. He is among the nine members of the U.S. Senate and 32 members of the U.S. House to receive the honor. Presented by Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), the nation’s leading research […]
