Howling Good Time
Gate City’s King Alleyween event on Saturday was a huge success with a massive turnout and a colorful array of costumes including the Incredibles, Disney Princesses, puppy dogs and much more. Additional pictures are included in this edition.
Shoe Fund Kick-Off
Rotary Club members joined together yesterday to officially kick- off the organization’s annual Shoe Fund drive. On hand for the celebration are James Howard Addington, Becki O’Quinn, Christina Hurd, Roger Lane, Wayne McClelland, Lindsay Fischer, Chris Edwards, Tucker Barker, Rick Miller, Madre Forsha, Cindy Coates and Earline Lane. Donations for the annual campaign, which provides a new pair of shoes […]
Tunnel to Host Storytelling
The tradition of oral storytelling is part of Appalachian culture in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. And Halloween is a perfect time to revel in spooky stories with an Appalachian twist at a special event planned for Saturday, Oct. 28 at Natural Tunnel State Park. Beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until 9:30 p.m. at the tunnel platform, you are […]
Purple Awareness
Scott County Public Schools administration show their support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing purple. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in three women and one in four men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. If you or someone you know is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, call […]
Virginia’s Community Colleges to Enhance Tech Workforce Programs
Dr. David Doré, Chancellor for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), says news of the $5 million Department of Labor (DOL) award – the highest amount available –could not have come at a better time. “Our colleges are poised to deliver the kind of 21ST century education Virginians need to secure gainful employment in today’s high-demand industries,” he noted. “And […]
Briefs
Traditional Than- ksgiving meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, deviled eggs, slaw, dinner rolls, and a large assortment of homemade desserts and drinks is planned for Saturday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Boozy Creek Community Center, located at 1989 Shellys Road in Bristol. Door prizes giveaway at 4:40 p.m. […]
Clarence Cassell
Clarence Cassell, 81, of the Rye Cove community, passed away after an extended illness on Monday evening, Oct. 16, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a son to the late Harvey Jasper and Oakie Mae Watson Cassell. Clarence was a U. S. Army Veteran. He was a retired electrician with the Scott County School System. He also served […]
