Early Voting Underway in Virginia
Early voting officially began last Friday, and stakes are high for both parties, with all 140 seats open in the state General Assembly as well as all five constitutional offices, seven seats on the Scott County Board of Supervisors and six seats on the Scott County School Board. Republicans have pushed to take advantage of early and absentee ballots ahead […]
Overlook on Lover’s Leap Trail
Natural Tunnel Holds Enchroma Colorblind Glasses GiveawayIn honor of International Colorblind Awareness Month, Natural Tunnel State Park has partnered with En- Chroma to give away two pairs of outdoor colorblind glasses with deutan (green sensitivity) lenses. The glasses are scientifically proven to stimulate the brain’s color processing center and enhance color vision for those with deutan color vision deficiency. The giveaway is being conducted on the […]
Colonial Tea Party Set for Sunday
As part of the America250 project to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, local organizers from the Scott County Virginia 250 Committee are hosting a Colonial Era Tea Party to commemorate the Boston Tea Party. The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association (DBWTA), the Scott County 250 Committee and Natural Tunnel State Park are partnering for the event. The ticketed […]
Editor’s Note:
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Harvest Celebration
Perfect weather was the order of the day at Saturday’s Harvest Moon Celebration in Gate City. Sponsored by Gate City Frontier, the event featured face painting, lively music to show your dancing moves and a chance to pick out some new earrings. More pictures from this year’s event are included in this edition.
Arrest Report
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 4 Rudy Joe Queen, 45, Nickelsville, violation of probation (3 counts). Christopher Donivan Sapp, 26, Gate City, obstruction of justice, intoxicated in public. Catina Carol Hayden, 51, address unknown, DWI second offense within 5 years, fraud, give false info to law enforcement officer. Michael Edward Elliott, […]
4K Walk for All
Quentin Miles in partnership with Gate City Frontier and the Scott County Ministerial Association’s food pantry held a 4K walk Saturday morning in Gate City. Despite the foggy conditions, participants walked and helped raise $1,300 to help with the purchase of diabetic supplies for those in need. The group also held a prayer before they began the walk.
Miss Food City 2024 Pageant Planned for Oct. 28
Each year, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region. This year’s pageant will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at The McGlothlin Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry College in Emory,. Miss Food City 2024 will be crowned to represent the company during store grand openings and other special […]
