Scott County Rotary Surpasses 2022 Shoe Fund Goal
Contributions to the annual campaign that provides new shoes and socks for deserving children in Scott County has eclipsed its 2022 goal of $25,000. More than $12,000 was received this past week to boost the Shoe Fund balance to $27,714.05. Now in its 33rd year, the Rotary Club of Scott County has purchased new shoes and socks for youngsters in […]
Spearhead Trails to Host Grand Opening on Hiking, Horse Trail
A brand-new trail in the Spearhead Trail family will be officially opened next week. Thunderstruck Trail, a multi-purpose hiking and equestrian trail, will hold a grand opening of the system’s newest trail Saturday, Dec. 31 at noon on High Knob. According to Eugene McClellan, who represents Scott County on the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority board, noted that opening day includes […]
Tinsel Winner
The Scott County Ministerial Association’s Food Bank entry in the Tinsel The Town competition, sponsored by Gate City Frontier, won the People’s Choice Award in the first-ever contest.
Governor Announces Funding to Expand Childcare Access in SWVA
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced $1.2 million in grant funding on Dec. 19 to support the Ready SWVA project for increased childcare options in Southwest Virginia. Ready SWVA is an economic development project specifically targeted toward workforce expansion. Support from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s Set-Aside funds will enable Ready SWVA to create a new early […]
Toddler Top Reader
Evie is the Baby Sprouts top reader for November at the Scott County Public Library. The library offers a Baby Sprouts class for two-year-olds every Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. A second Baby Sprouts class for children under two is held Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Karla Harris at 386-3302.
Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of Destination Center
Friends of Southwest Virginia and the City of Norton held a celebratory groundbreaking Friday, Dec. 16 to commemorate construction on the High Knob Destination Center. The visitor center is being built just minutes from downtown, off Route 619 at the base of High Knob. The Destination Center will introduce and educate visitors interested in exploring the rich natural, historical, and […]
Ugly Sweater Contest
Gate City High School celebrated the 12 days of Christmas by having different gifts and dress up days for 12 consecutive days. On the last day, the 12th day, the school’s drumline performed through the hallways as students and teachers lined the halls to get their ugly Christmas sweaters that were judged by the drumline and GC band director Rick […]
