Hall of Fame Honors
Ashley Kincer, Rye Cove Athletic Director, presents a plaque to former RC volleyball coach Donnie Qualls during a special event at Thurs One day’s volleyball match for his induction into the VHSL Hall of Fame. Qualls was joined by his family and his former assistant coach, Greg Gilliam. Kay Jessee, who previously represented District 6 on the Scott County School […]
A Haunting Good Time
Downtown Gate City welcomes ghosts and ghouls of all ages this Saturday at the annual King Alleyween. The free event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., includes Trunk or Treat, games and dancing, inflatables, a magic show, special performances, a street dance and a costume contest.
Geneva Welch Celebrates Her 101st Birthday
On Thursday, I was at Kroger to pick up a few items. When I was going into the store, it was so good to see Raymond Dingus and his wife Jeanette Brickey Dingus and have the chance to talk with them for a while. I had not seen them for several years. Raymond and his family lived in the Rye […]
Historical Significance
Carter’s Fort Chapter DAR hosted a tea party Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Homestead on the Holston in Hiltons to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and to honor and celebrate Scott County history teachers. Teachers from the three high schools and Gate City Middle School were invited. The program included a presentation by Jeff Arrington about […]
Economists Predict Lower Turkey Prices This Year
Consumers can expect plenty of Thanksgiving turkeys to go around this holiday season— and at a more affordable cost than last year’s record-breaking prices. The average cost of an 8- to 16-pound turkey typically served for Thanksgiving was $1.27 per pound in August 2023—22 percent lower than the same time last year, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation […]