Independence Day – Scott County Style
County residents had three different days to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Dungannon kicked off the action on Thursday followed by Weber City Fire Department’s event on July 5 and Gate City Frontier’s Red, White & Blue Bash on July 6. Additional photos from all three events are in this edition.
Historic Department Store Getting Facelift as Marketplace, Italian Restaurant
After serving the Town of Gate City’s downtown district for nearly 120 years, the historic Nickels Department Store is getting a complete renovation to include a merchant marketplace, a slot car race track and a restaurant. Frank Wynne, the new owner of the Wynne Building, previously known as Chris’s Mercantile, has been a resident of Scott County for just over […]
GC Woman Arrested on Meth Charges
A Gate City woman faces two felony charges in connection with possession and distribution of methamphetamines. Jennifer Lynn Cole, 39, of Gate City, was arrested and charged after the Scott County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant last Wednesday at 316 Ravine Street, Gate City. According to Sheriff Jeff Eads, deputies recovered approximately a half-pound of meth and a half-ounce […]
Junior Ranger Camp Planned at Southwest Virginia Museum
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce its third annual Junior Ranger Camp. Participants will be given the opportunity to uniquely explore and learn about their local park while enjoying other fun-filled activities as well. The camp will begin on Monday, July 15, and will run through Friday, July 19, from 9 a.m. until noon, and […]
Food City Director of Training Named Top Woman in Grocery
Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery initiative recognizes the important role that women play in the food and grocery industry. Misty Kern, director of training for Food City, was named among this year’s top winners. “I would like to congratulate Misty on this welldeserved honor and all her hard work and achievements. We are extremely proud of our women grocers […]
Briefs
The 12th Annual All Wheel Show at Nottingham Church is set for Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free but donations are accepted. Fund-raiser lunch sponsored by Food Lion. The church is located at 2616 Nottingham Road, Gate City. Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees meet Thursday, July 11 at 1 p.m. at the […]
Reunions
The Combs Reunion is slated for Sunday, July 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior and Community Building at Keith Memorial Park in Nickelsville. Bring a covered dish to share at lunch at 1 p.m. The Gate City High School Class of 1974 celebrates their 50th reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at The […]