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August 26, 2025
State recreation officials were on hand last Tuesday to unveil drawings of the pool renovations at Natural Tunnel State Park that they plan to open next summer. The estimated renovation cost of $4 million was secured in a 2024 budget amendment by Del. Terry Kilgore and State Sen. Todd Pillion to repair and renovate the pool, which has been closed […]
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August 26, 2025
Gabriel EdmundsStaff Writer
The Weber City Town Council announced at last week’s meeting that the town’s planning committee was moving closer to implementation of a town-wide zoning ordinance. Town council member Keltie Kerney also discussed costs related to the police department and their emergency custody pay guidelines at the council’s Aug. 19 meeting held at the Weber City Town Hall. Mayor Justin Addington, […]
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August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025
With roots dating back to 2003, the Scott County Regional Horse Association gears up for the 20th anniversary of their annual Burley Fest horse show. This year’s event is expected to be their largest show ever as the nonprofit pays tribute to those who have helped throughout the years. The Scott County Regional Horse Association (SCRHA) has been operating the […]
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August 19, 2025
Due to a sinkhole that has formed on Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 72) approximately 1/2 mile north of Midway Road (Route 675) in Scott County, one-way traffic is being controlled by signals at this location.Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are expected to begin repairs soon on the sinkhole and anticipate the work taking approximately one month to […]
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August 19, 2025
Gate City’s Water Street Community Park Project is taking steps towards construction.During Town Manager Greg Jones’ monthly manager’s report at last week’s town council meeting, he announced that all permits had been acquired to start construction of the park.The town’s Economic Redevelopment and Revitalization Committee will soon meet with Quesenberry’s Construction and Spectrum Designs to begin the preconstruction phase of […]
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August 12, 2025
More than one million students are headed back to school this month including Scott County students on Friday, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to be cautious around school buses and in school zones to keep all road users safe and avoid costly fines and tickets. Students will be commuting to school on foot, by bicycle, […]
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August 12, 2025
Madison Ramey of MadrPaints takes the advice of the mural she is currently crafting in downtown Gate City to “stay awhile” as she carefully works on the artwork.
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August 12, 2025
Supervisors agreed to not abandon a portion of Fraleytown Road last week after several residents and emergency personnel requested it remain open especially since funding is approved to replace the bridge. Blake Lawson, who owns property on Fraleytown Road, previously asked the Scott County Board of Supervisors to abandon the road after a bridge on the road had been closed. […]
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August 12, 2025
Gabriel EdmundsStaff Writer
At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Scott County School Board took their first steps towards funding proposed additions at Weber City Elementary School and Yuma Elementary School. Meeting Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Scott County Career and Technical Center at 6:30 p.m., all six board members along with Superintendent John Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent Jason Smith and board attorney Will […]
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