Weber City Council Introduces Newest Members
For their first meeting of the new year, the Weber City Town Council introduced their two newest council members and talked shop with the fire chief about their current fire department building in preparation of a future move to their new building. Following the recent elections in November, former council members Larry Wagner and Robert Hammonds did not seek reelection. […]
Scott County Chamber Recruits for Annual Leadership Class
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about Scott County, here is your opportunity. The Scott County Chamber of Commerce annually sponsors Scott County Horizons, a leadership development program. According to chamber officials, this is a great opportunity for newcomers to the county, anyone interested in volunteering or serving on county boards, elected officials or for […]
Clinch River State Park to Host Master Plan Public Meeting
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Lebanon to discuss the Clinch River State Park master plan. The meeting will be held at the Russell County Government Center, 139 Highland Drive in Lebanon. Located along the Clinch River in Southwest Virginia, the park is Virginia’s first blueway state […]
How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession
As Americans assess their financial situations following a challenging year, several economic signs — including continued high interest rates and lingering inflation — are still warning of a possible recession sometime in 2023. “Nobody knows for sure whether we’ll see a recession or not,” said Amy Maliga, financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management […]
Rix Quinn – Formal Events
Three big things happen each winter: We celebrate the New Year, watch basketball, and go to formal dances. Women understand these events. Many guys, who consider formal dress to mean a tie without a sports team logo, do not. But social convention dictates ladies sometimes drag a man to these parties, which is why you’ll get invited. If you note […]
American Pickers Seeking ‘Treasure’ From Local Area
The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in March 2023 if they find the correct type of collections they seek. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled […]
Hunting, Fishing Tales Almost Convinces Stallard to Try Them Again
Can you believe how fast the days are going by? January is almost gone. It seems like only yesterday it was New Year’s Day. Sometimes I feel like Thomas Edison when he wrote, “The thing I lose patience with the most is the clock. Its hands move too fast.” In last week’s column, I didn’t report any birthdays or deaths […]
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Dungannon Elementary School Honor Roll
The following students at Dungannon Elementary School have been named to the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks. First Grade First Honor Roll Jacob Chaphe and Dominic McNew. Second Honor Roll Noah Dockery, Finlee Hall, Leland Mack and William Meade. Second Grade First Honor Roll Gerald Albertson, Josie Begley, Kylie Fletcher, Westion Hall, Josie Henry, Winter Lane, Raul Medina […]
