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