Tommy Musick of Gate City has been elected as an alternate delegate to the 140th American Angus Association® Convention of Delegates, set to be held Nov. 6 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., reports Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the American Angus Association. Musick, a member of the American Angus Association with headquarters […]
It’s a Hot Time for Trump, School, Checkbooks
Former President Donald Trump is having a hot summer facing four indictments and a trip to Atlanta by Friday to turn himself in. Trump and other defendants were charged with racketeering and conspiracy in connection with the attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gave Trump and the 18 other […]
State Police Investigate Fatal Crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Washington County. The crash occurred Aug. 6, 2023, at 3:38 p.m. on Route 58, approximately 3 miles east of Route 91. A 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 was traveling west on Route 58. As it was attempting a U-turn, the motorcycle ran off the eastbound side of the highway and into a ditch. […]
What’s The Deal
Milt Starnes April 2022 Of this you must be aware life ain’t easy and life ain’t fair it doesn’t matter what you feel the hand you’re dealt is your deal like or not it is your hand just play it the best that you can sure I know that life is hard and some were dealt a better card so […]
Briefs
Friday night fish fry is planned for Friday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Manville Community Center. The menu includes handbreaded Alaskan whitefish fillets and chicken tenders, hushpuppies, fries, slaw, a variety of homemade desserts and a drink for $15. The cost for children under 12 is $8. Carryout is available. Fish and chicken dinner served with […]
Reunions
The descendants of Alonzo and Nannie (Baker) Flanary Reunion is planned for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Methodist Camp in Fort Blackmore. Everyone is invited. Bring a covered dish. Call 452-4171 for more information. The Timothy and Amanda Darnell Ramey Reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the […]
Maggard to Play at ‘Lunch on the Lawn’
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its next event in the weekly “Lunch on the Lawn” series on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. featuring local artist Brandon Maggard. He is a third generation Appalachian Songwriter obtaining most of his inspiration from his family that has been a pillar to regional music for years and […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Concerning the Chris building, my son has an idea I think should be considered. He suggests a community center on the first floor. A parlor, a game room for board games and cards, a soda fountain/ ice cream parlor, rest rooms, etc. There are so many events right there already, it would be great to have something like […]
Editor’s Note:
‘The Scott County Virginia Star accepts Letters to the Editors on pertinent issues facing Scott County citizens. Please note that the views expressed in each letter is solely that of the author and does not reflect any opinion of the newspaper. Letters accepted for publication must be 250 words or less, signed by the author and contain the complete name, […]
Quinn Minute – Are People More Outspoken Today?
Not long ago I saw a survey that said people are more outspoken than they used to be. So last month — accompanied by a recorder, my friend George and his dog Gopher — we conducted our very own poll. Completely at Random (Random is a street near our house), we asked ten people “Are folks more outspoken today than […]
