Supervisors Discover The Harsh Realities of Unpaved Roads
The second meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors in 2024 was a marathon session that lasted more than five hours. A large crowd was present when the meeting started at 6 p.m. but it dwindled to just the board members, county staff and press when the board finally adjourned at 11:06 p.m. Representatives of the Virginia Department of […]
McClung Claims Second NBA Dunk Title
Gate City’s own Mac McClung made it two in a row. McClung shared one of his high school jerseys with former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal, who helped his secure his second NBA Slam Dunk title on Saturday in Indianapolis. McClung, who plays for the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate, jumped for the 7-foor-1 O’Neal who was attired in the Blue […]
Love Across the USA
Students in Emily Dougherty’s first grade class at Shoemaker Elementary School are trying to complete a map of the United States featuring valentines from each of the 50 states. Dougherty asked her friends to help spread the word about the class project after she learned about the idea and decided to duplicate it in her classroom. The students love seeing […]
Charities Receive $50K Thanks to ECU Employees
Eleven community organizations in Eastman Credit Union’s service areas are receiving donations totaling over $50,000 this week thanks to ECU’s “Casual for a Cause” employee giving program. “It’s a wonderful program, where our employees choose organizations, they want to support,” said ECU’s CEO and president Kelly Price. On payday Thursdays, participating ECU employees eagerly wear matching t-shirts, jeans and tennis […]
Carl Scott Leather Company, LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
Leather slip covers for bibles, patches for hats and clothing and belts are among the leather goods items Carl Scott Leather Company, LLC is manufacturing from its new location in Duffield. With a contract from an Ohio-based company in hand to make bible slip covers in four different sizes, Carl Scott began looking for ways to expand his new custom […]
First Birthday
Oliver Patrick Foley celebrated his first birthday Jan. 3, 2024 with his parents, Emily and Heath Foley at their home in Atlanta, Ga. He is the grandson of Rex and Lisa McCarty of Gate City and Bill and Sharon Foley of Peachtree City, Ga. His great-grandmother is Shirley Watson of Jonesville.
Briefs
Fish and chicken dinner served with lots of fantastic sides, a large variety of homemade desserts and drinks is planned for Saturday, March 2 at 4 p.m. at the Boozy Creek Community Center, located at 1989 Shellys Road in Bristol. Music provided by Danny Whited and New Circle Bluegrass, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away. […]
PSA to Hold Community Meeting in Nickelsville
County residents living in Big Moccasin, Midway, Nickelsville, Snowflake and Twin Springs area are invited to community meeting to discuss planned water improvements. The Scott County Public Service Authority will hold a community meeting on the proposed Central Scott Water Project on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Senior and Community Building at Keith Memorial Park. Residents who […]
