Edds Retains Party Support; Two Incumbent Supervisors Lose Re-Election Bids
The Scott County Republican Party had a huge turnout at Saturday’s canvass and firehouse caucus. A total of 1,731 voters came out during the seven-hour event to choose the party’s candidates for the November General Election. And after the results were counted, there were a few surprises. Scott County Sheriff Jeff Edds defeated two challengers to earn the Republican nomination […]
Virginia Ag Secretary Visits ASD’s Hub in Duffield
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) hosted a dinner event Saturday in an effort to bring together volunteers, stakeholders, farmers and the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry as they launch a new beef program. The event was held at 6 p.m. at the ASD food hub in Duffield, across from the Pioneer Center for Business Opportunity. Beginning in 1995, Appalachian Sustainable […]
GC Academic Team to Participate in NAQZ National Championship
With its strong finish at the Mountain 7 District Scholastic Bowl Tournament, the quiz bowl team from Gate City High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage. On Friday, May 26, the team will represent their school in a 302-team national competition, the National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ High School National Championship Tournament at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis […]
Chamber to Host Business Appreciation Lunch
For the past several years, the Scott County Chamber of Commerce has hosted a free breakfast in the spring to honor local businesses. This year’s event features a change in venue as well as the meal served. The chamber and the Scott County Economic Development Authority host a free Business Appreciation Lunch slated for Wednesday, June 14 at 11:45 a.m. […]
Local Woman Celebrates Milestone Centennial Birthday
We all look forward to holidays. Next Monday is Memorial Day, a day which honors those who lost their lives while defending their country. Judd Gregg wrote “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized […]
Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign Begins This Week
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and AAA Mid-Atlantic joins Virginia’s first responders, local law enforcement and Virginia State Police to focus on saving lives through increased seat belt use by participating in the national Click It or Ticket campaign through June 4, 2023. This annual campaign takes place during the Memorial Day holiday, one of the year’s busiest and […]
ASD Expands Staff to Provide More Resources, Services
Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) announces the creation of four new staff positions that will exclusively work to serve small scale farmers and food producers in Central Appalachia, where smaller operations often face barriers to success. ASD worked with partners across Central Appalachia to secure funds to employ staff for five years and is now seeking individuals with the skills to […]
