Seasonal Blooms
It beginning to look a lot like spring in Scott County as daffodils and Bradford pair trees prepare to show off their glorious beauty. The contrast between the brilliant blue sky and the white flowers is welcome news to most.
Kilgore Reappointed to Virginia Tobacco Commission
Last week, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott reappointed Del. Terry Kilgore to a new two-year term on the Virginia Tobacco Commission. Kilgore has served on the tobacco commission since its inception in 1999. While on the commission, he has helped fund broadband for Southwest Virginia, numerous industrial sites and invested in higher education and job training. Because of the Tobacco […]
State Lawmakers Address ‘Workforce Shortage’ in Medical Cannabis Program
The General Assembly voted to change the experience requirement for some medical cannabis employees, expand the shelf life of products and add public record exemptions for the overseeing agency. Del. Mike Cherry, R- Colonial Heights, introduced House Bill 815, which passed the General Assembly unanimously. Pharmaceutical processors are the state approved companies that grow and dispense medical cannabis. They are […]
Scott County Voters Choose Trump, Biden
Voter turnout in last week’s Republican and Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday (March 5) was low in Scott County as the top candidates in both primaries emerged as winners. In the Republican presidential primary, former president Donald Trump was the overwhelming favorite among the six candidates listed on the ballot. He received 90.92 percent of the total votes cast, 2,112. […]
Rye Cove Survivors Group Holds First Luncheon of 2024
It’s a rainy day here in Willowbrook this morning and a good time to stay inside and see what I can come up with for this week’s column. Last Monday, our Rye Cove Memorial High School (RCMHS) Survivors’ Group had our first luncheon of 2024. We last met in November. I enjoyed very much seeing and talking with others who […]
Briefs
Appalachian Com- munity Action Agency (AppCAA) is preparing income taxes for anyone who makes $64,000 or less per year. Federal and state taxes are electronically filed at no charge. This is a free service made possible by a grant from the VA Cash Campaign and the Internal Revenue Service. Call 452-2441 Option 1 for more details. The Rye Cove High […]
Reunions
Gate City High School Class of 1984 holds its 40th year reunion June 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the school. The event includes a catered meal of smoked chicken and brisket by Kane Street BBQ, music and other fun opportunities. The cost to attend is $25 per person. Submit payment by April 15 via PayPal or Venmo to […]
