Representatives from Rep. Morgan Griffith’s district office will hold office hours Wednesday, May 14 in Gate City and Southwest Virginia. Traveling office hours follow the status of local government offices, which vary across the 23 counties and five independent cities in the Ninth District. They will meet constituents May 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Scott County Board […]
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AARP Fraud Alert
When a sweepstakes or a contest is fraudulent, there is often a big red flag: you must first pay upfront fees or taxes to get your prize. No legitimate sweepstakes or contest requires upfront payment. Another clue is if you are asked to share sensitive information to receive your prize, such as your Social Security number or bank account information. […]
No Deadline at the Virginia DMV, Just Your Timeline for a REAL ID
At the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), there’s no “last day” to get a REAL ID—just plenty of good days to apply—because DMV is issuing REAL IDs year-round. The key is for customers to have a REAL ID before their next domestic flight or visit to a secure federal facility. May 7, 2025 is the day the federal government […]
Gate City Donates Boone Statue During Boone Trace 250 Commemoration
As part of the historic Boone Trace 250 Commemoration, Mayor Jamie Lawson presented a life-size statue of Daniel Boone crafted by the late Jim Spears to the Scott County Historical Society. The formal donation ceremony was held last Thursday at the historical society’s office in Gate City. The presentation took place during a ceremonial stop in the town as participants […]
Briefs
A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification/ recertification class is slated for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 with the classroom portion starting at 6 p.m. at the Nickelsville First Baptist Family Life Center (11606 Nickelsville Highway) and chute side following at the farm of Danny and Jennifer Meade (1624 Twin Springs Road). Pre-registration is requested by calling the Extension Office at 452-2772. […]
Arrest Report
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. March 10 Vanessa J. Laney, 58, Gate City, vandalism, assault. March 11 Aaron P. Russell, 21, Duffield, speeding 49/35 mph school zone, fail to wear a seatbelt. Rachel N. Fugate, 39, Church Hill, Tenn., fail to appear. Aaron A. Franklin, 27, Chicago, Ill., possession of narcotics (3 […]
Reminder: Springtime Brings Increased Bear Activity
As spring approaches, both people and wild animals become more active. Spring months are a busy time for wildlife, especially black bears as they emerge from their winter dens hungry and in search of an easy meal. During this time of increased activity, it is important for Virginia residents to secure all potential food sources to reduce bear encounters in […]
May 1 is Virginia’s Individual Income Tax Filing Deadline
Virginia Tax is reminding taxpayers in Virginia that if you haven’t yet filed your individual income taxes, the filing and payment deadline is just days away. You have until Thursday, May 1, 2025, to file your return. Taxpayers can find detailed information on our website. “We are, as always, encouraging you to file electronically and request a refund, if you […]
VDOT to Observe Work Awareness Zone Week April 21–25
In 1997, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employees in the Bristol District started a weeklong campaign to raise awareness about work zone safety among their staff. This observance in Southwest Virginia gained traction and evolved into a national event, with the first National Work Zone Awareness Week held 25 years ago this spring. The safety of Bristol’s nearly 400 field […]
RC Survivors Move Monthly Meetings to the Third Monday
It’s Saturday morning and time for me to get with it and write this column for my weekly assignment. Last night about 7 p.m. I was sitting in my car at Burger King waiting to get my double cheeseburger with no pickle and no onion. There were six cars ahead of me in line waiting to get their Junior Whoppers, […]
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