VCEDA Forgives EDA’s Mountain Top Loan
A decision by the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Board at their June 15 meeting in Lebanon removes a tremendous financial burden from one county department. Among the items approved by the VCEDA board were a new foreign direct marketing initiative, funding for the seed capital program and a business development plan to guide the authority’s marketing activities. Of particular interest […]
November 2023 Ballot Features Few Competitive Races
With few competitive races in the Nov. 7, 2023 election, Scott County voters will only have to decide which candidate to support in very few races. Last Tuesday (June 20) at 7 p.m. was the filing deadline for party- affiliated and independent candidates to sign up to run in this November’s General Election. Scott County Democrats held their caucus in […]
Clarification
An article published in last week’s edition contained an error about zoning changes approved by the Gate City Town Council. The zoning changes only pertain to the Central Business District C-2 of the town on Jackson Street. The C-2 district runs from 359 West Jackson Street at the Gate City Quik Stop and the intersection of Water Street and Fir […]
Local Communities Hold Celebrations to Honor July 4th
It’s time to celebrate America’s Birthday and there are several local events planned in the county to help you get in the mood. Beginning with a Red, White and Blue Bash in Gate City and continuing for three more days including the annual Dungannon Fourth of July celebration means you don’t have to travel to enjoy the holiday. Red, White […]
MECC Solar Program Gains Second Round of VCEDA Funding
Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) will continue to develop its Solar Workforce Accelerator Program due in part to an up to a $117,150 grant recently approved by the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) for the MECC Foundation. MECC previously applied jointly with Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) to develop the program which focuses on workforce development and training in […]
Briefs
Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees holds a special meeting Thursday, June 29 at 1 p.m. at the Wise County Public Library to adopt their FY24 budget. The meeting is open to the public. Fish and chicken dinner served with lots of fantastic sides, a large variety of homemade desserts and drinks is planned for Saturday, July 1 at […]
Tomlinson Graduates from Emory & Henry
Logan Tomlinson of Duffield graduated from Emory & Henry College on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. on Nicewonder Field at Fred Selfe Stadium. More than 230 graduates walked across the stage and received their diplomas with supportive family, friends and faculty cheering them on. Located in Emory, Emory & Henry College has devoted itself since 1836 to the belief […]