2024-01-17 E-Edition

Falling Snow

Old Man Winter smacked the county with a hard jolt on Monday and Tuesday with snowy conditions and frigid temperatures.

Gate City Countersues PSA in Water Dispute

Judge John C. Kilgo­re made it official last Monday when he signed the temporary injunc­tion order made by Scott County Public Service Authority in their water dispute case with the Town of Gate City. Last month, the judge sided with Scott County PSA, who alleged that Gate City officials had installed a shutoff valve near the Moccasin Gap Master Meter […]

Appeals Court Denies Fannon’s Bond Reduction Request

An appeal filed in late December for the former principal of Mountain Top Timber Product was denied last week by the Virginia Court of Appeals. Judge Randolph A. Beales, Judge Mary Grace O’Brien and Judge Stuart A. Rapha­el ruled that the Scott County Circuit Court trial court did not abuse its discretion in deny­ing bond in the case of James […]

Carter Fold, Scott EDA Receive Tobacco Commission Grants

Last week, the Vir­ginia Tobacco Com­mission funded several grant projects in Scott County including fund­ing to support the 50th anniversary of the Carter Family Fold at its first meeting of 2024 held in Richmond. On Jan. 11, the Vir­ginia Tobacco Com­mission approved an additional $80,000 to support performance fees for special perfor­mances to celebrate the 50th year of the Fold […]

GC Council Moves Forward on Manville Sidewalk Project



The Gate City Town Council met last Tues­day for their regularly scheduled meeting along with two public hearings that brought in a large crowd. During the meet­ing, the board discussed the Manville Sidewalk Project and the poten­tial placement of an LED sign at the Gate City United Pentecostal Church. The council met at the Gate City Town Hall at 6:30 […]

Daily Walk



It’s God’s World God colors the sky with rainbows and paints the heavens blue. He waters the earth with raindrops and sprinkles the grass with dew. He tints leaves of trees with shaded hues of amber, brown and red and lays grass of green down velvet to cover the earth’s soft bed. He touches the silken pet­als of flowers pure […]

Winter is a Special Time for the Comfort of Home



It’s a cold day here in Willowbrook. As I think about the weather pre­dictions on this Satur­day morning, looks like snow may be around these parts on Monday and Tuesday. I always have a little trepidation at the thought of driv­ing in snow especially on this hill where I live. Maybe I should have a very positive outlook and think […]

DMV Announces 2024 Customer Service Center Holiday Closures

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages customers to take advantage of convenient time-saving online services especial­ly when full-service customer service centers are closed. DMV offices will be closed on the following days for state holidays and observances this year: Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 19: George Washington Day May 27: Memorial Day June 19: Juneteenth […]

71st Class Reunion

Gate City’s Shoemaker High School Class of 1952 celebrated their 71st class reunion on Oct. 28, 2023 at Golden Carroll. Class mem­bers who attended include Fred Kilgore, Sam Penley, Kermit Rhoton, Phyllis Bays, Beverly Fields, Tom McCracken, Nella Dougherty (seat­ed), Jim Craft and Janice Chapman. Sallie W. McAllister submitted the photo and information.