County Officials Survey Tourism Potential of Spearhead’s Newest Trail
Three county supervisors visited Spearhead Trails’ newest trail a few weeks ago at the invitation of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority’s interim director. Col. Anthony S. ‘Steve’ Pike, who most recently served as the Chief for the Division of Capitol Police in Richmond, attended the April 5 meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors and extended an in-person invitation […]
New Mayor
Jamie Lawson takes the oath of office from Deputy Clerk Kristi Horton last week to begin his new duties as Gate City mayor. His wife and son are on hand to witness the special occasion.
MEOC Walkathon Goal Increases Following Year of Record Expenses
A friend asked Lee County resident Dorothy ‘Dot’ Carter for a simple favor about 35 years ago: Would Carter walk in her place at the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Walkathon? Carter was happy to help. She went to the Walkathon, which raises money for a program that provides emergency heating assistance to older adults in Lee, Scott and Wise counties […]
Staff to Hold Office Hours
Representatives from Rep. Morgan Griffith’s district office will hold office Wednesday, May 10 in Gate City and Southwest Virginia. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 22 counties and nine independent cities in the Ninth District. They will meet constituents May 10, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the community room at the […]
Distracted & Impaired
As part of a partnership between YOVASO (Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety), Virginia State Police, State Farm and AAA Club Alliance, Twin Springs students were invited last week to try out the organization’s golf cart simulator. The simulator can be used for both distracted driving and impaired driving awareness and prevention efforts. Students navigate the simulator through […]
Don’t Go Alone
Milt Starnes July 2022 When you try to go alone life’s burden becomes a stone but when you go as a group then it is just duck soup by yourself you can go fast but your stamina will not last it’s a long and weary road and you need help with your load so you should be aware you need […]
Briefs
Donations are sought for the upkeep and maintenance expenses of the Stallard- Gray Cemetery, located in the Midway community of Scott County. Send donations to Patricia Jobe, 287 Midway Road, Gate City, Va. 24251. All donations are used to preserve the family cemetery and are greatly appreciated. Fish and chicken dinner served with lots of fantastic sides, a large variety […]