Demolition Day
The old jail and sheriff’s annex building were torn down early Tuesday morning by E. Luke Greene workers. The area was fenced off on Monday and torn down with debris removal following. The building had not been used for many years.
Dungannon Community Meeting Proposes Future Plans
Representatives of Appalachian Voices hosted a community listening session in Dungannon on Thursday in the first of four potential meetings as the non-profit organization looks to conduct feasibility studies in multiple communities across Southwest Virginia to create resilience. Back in 2023, Appalachian Voices was awarded $500,000 for the organization’s Building Community Resilience in Virginia’s Coalfields with Place-based Climate Change Adaptation […]
Correction
Incorrect information was cited in last week’s article about the board of supervisors meeting. The proposed budget for the county attorney was wrong. The number included $287,372 is for the county administrator’s office. We regret the error.
Quillen Donates $1 Million to Help Fund Student Potential, College Priorities at U.Va.-Wise
Many have watched the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (U.Va..-Wise) grow over the years since its founding in 1954. In his time watching it, Mike Quillen has discovered a favorite place: the David J. Prior Convocation Center. Soon, in recognition of Quillen’s philanthropy to the College, U.Va..-Wise will name the center’s court the Quillen Court. Quillen, who grew up […]
Farm Credit Returns $32 Million in Cash Dividends to Customers
Farm Credit of the Virginias, a cooperative lending institution serving Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland, will return $32 million this month to its customer-owners through their annual patronage program. Farm Credit of the Virginias’ cooperative framework allows the Association to return a portion of its profits back to customer-owners on an annual basis. During 2023, agricultural producers and rural […]
Business & Industry Luncheon Planned in Gate City
The Scott County Chamber of Commerce and the Scott County Economic Development Authority host a special luncheon next week to show their appreciation to businesses and industries located in Scott County. The Business and Industry Appreciation Lunch is planned for Friday, May 10 at 11:45 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Gate City. The luncheon is free but if […]
Briefs
Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees meet Thursday, May 2 at 1 p.m. at the Jonnie B. Deel Memorial Library in Clintwood. The finance committee meets at 12:40 p.m. to review monthly payables. The policy review committee will meet immediately after the regular monthly meeting of the board. Donations are being accepted for the upkeep of the Carter Cemetery […]