I Have Another Day Kyle Akers Aug. 25, 2024 I got up real early before daylight, I had slept well all of the night. What will I find on this new day? I will soon know what I will say. The day I found shows me still walking, As I walk on with God I’m talking. As I walk on […]
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Easter Egg Hunt
Loads of youngsters braved the cold weather on Saturday morning for a chance to win special prizes and goodies at the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at Natural Tunnel State Park.
Briefs
Pancake breakfast to benefit the scholarship and building fund for Nickelsville Masonic Lodge is planned for Saturday, April 19, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Reno’s Diner in Nickelsville. The menu includes pancakes with bacon or sausage and a drink for $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 and under. Carryout is available. For information, contact Gary Broadwater, (423) […]
Farm Credit of the Virginias Celebrates Ag Literacy Week
Farm Credit of the Virginias’ employees donated more than 375 books to elementary school classrooms and libraries across their tristate territory in celebration of Agriculture (Ag) Literacy Week. During Ag Literacy Week held March 17- 21), team members joined more than 60 classrooms to read the story and lead activities to help more than 1,800 students and educators gain a […]
Church Briefs
Durhams Chapel Free Will Baptist Church is having a sunrise service on April 20 at 6:30 a.m. Regular services began at 10 a.m. with an egg hunt for the children following the morning service. Brother Gorman Mc- Murray is preaching at the 6 p.m. service. Terry Rhoton is the pastor. Everyone is welcome. Mark Ball is preaching at the morning […]
Mark Your Calendar to Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day in 2026
I know of no breaking news other than just heard today, Saturday April 12, is National Grilled Cheese Day. You may want to set that down in your calendar and plan some type of celebration in April 2026. Actually, it’s been a slow news week here in Willowbrook unless some of my neighbors know more than me. That wouldn’t take […]
Reader of the Month
Maggie is the Little Pines top reader for March at the Scott County Public Library. The library offers two Little Pines classes during the school year for children ages 3 to 5. One class is held on Monday and Wednesday, 10 to 11 a.m. and the other class runs from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. They also […]
Gathering in the Gap Announces Annual Songwriting Contest
As part of the annual event and always a crowd favorite, the 2025 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival songwriting contest showcases outstanding, but under-recognized, performing songwriters who represent the spirit and traditions of Appalachian culture. Both traditional and newer styles of songs are encouraged, and song topics may fall into one or more of the following general areas: songs […]
Rye Cove High School Class of 1963 Holds Get-Together
William Shakespeare wrote, “April, dressed in all its trim, hath put a spirit of truth in everything.” As the days go by in April, may the month ahead bring you an abundance of love, happiness, good health and prosperity. Let’s send a belated Happy Birthday greeting to my niece, Tara Tullos who lives in Alabama, and to other good friends: […]
Community Builder Awards
The Nickelsville Fire Department & Rescue Squad received community builder awards on April 3, presented by the Nickelsville Masonic Lodge, Fidelity Lidge No. 173 A.F. & A.M. The awards were given in appreciation of the department’s 24-hour, seven days a week effort in service to Scott County communities during a time of need. Wendell Burke (third from the left) accepted […]
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