The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center located in Duffield tells the story of the westward expansion of our country. The pathway marked in 1775 by Daniel Boone and his axmen crew served as the route taken by more than 300,000 settlers over the following 30 years. The interpretive center will dedicate a research room at the museum Sunday, May […]
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Blackberry Winter
Flowering blooms in a blackberry bush are a sign that perhaps the last cold snap has come and gone and summer may finally soon be on the way.
Rye Cove Grad Selected to Speak at MECC Graduation
Mountain Empire Community College will hold its 50th commencement ceremony Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Big Stone Gap campus. The Class of 2023 includes 585 graduates, who have earned 790 academic awards including 119 Associate of Arts & Sciences degrees, 146 Associate of Applied Science degrees, 143 Certificates and 382 Career Studies Certificates. Graduates participating in the […]
New Campground to Receive VCEDA Grant
As tourism continues to grow in far Southwest Virginia, Jennifer and David White decided it was time to take advantage of the land they owned at 323 Greens Chapel Lane in Dungannon, near the Devils Bathtub in Scott County, to build a campground to allow tourists coming to hike in the area a place to stay and enjoy the surrounding […]
County Officials Survey Tourism Potential of Spearhead’s Newest Trail
Three county supervisors visited Spearhead Trails’ newest trail a few weeks ago at the invitation of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority’s interim director. Col. Anthony S. ‘Steve’ Pike, who most recently served as the Chief for the Division of Capitol Police in Richmond, attended the April 5 meeting of the Scott County Board of Supervisors and extended an in-person invitation […]
New Mayor
Jamie Lawson takes the oath of office from Deputy Clerk Kristi Horton last week to begin his new duties as Gate City mayor. His wife and son are on hand to witness the special occasion.
McClung Returns Home to Retire High School Jersey
Loads of local fans were delighted Thursday to welcome home the county’s and Gate City’s most well-known celebrity to his hometown at a special event to retire his famous No. 0 jersey. Mac McClung was greeted by a crowd of people at Gate City Middle School as he was formally recognized for his achievements as the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk […]
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