Gate City, VA News

• Gate City, VA News
• It's reunion time in Scott County & lots are families are planning get together....
• Congratulations to John Dalton Ferguson - Region D Boys Tennis Champ! Way to go....
• Another day another tennis title for the Lady Devils - Congratulations to Rosa S...
• Congratulations to the Lady Devils Tennis Team! Region D Winners once again. See...
• Jason Smith of School Bd. Central Office said the system's FY13 budget request w...
• Tell us what you think about the new rule that requires localities to give emplo...
• Last night the BOS agreed to dip into its fund balance to pay add'l approx $1.6...
• Big Blue baseball blanked Lebanon 11-0 on 5/01 & beat Honaker 7-5 on 5/03 for an...
• Congratulations to the Rye Cove Eagles for an exciting 2-1 victory over Twin Spr...
• Tell us what you think about the school board's intention to seek $3.3 million a...
• RPV has announces three dates for US Senate campaign debates. 4/28/12 - Roanoke,...
• We've been absent from Facebook for a while & boy there are tons of changes. We...
• We've added some pictures from last night's Gate City girls - Stuarts Draft bask...
• GC Girls play George Mason Saturday afternoon @ 3 p.m. at the Siegel Center in R...
• Way to go!! Gate City girls beat Stuarts Draft 48-42 in the Division 2 state sem...
• Congrats to the TS Boys for earning another Cumberland District title. Their tro...
• It's homecoming tonight at GC High. Good luck Devils! The boys have already clai...
• Virginia's state bird provides a glorious splash of color on an otherwise dreary...
• We've added some sport pictures today & will post more soon.
• We reported in our print edition about a new addition to the Crooked Rd Tech Cen...
• New GC Town Mgr Jeremy Keller begins his job Monday, Feb. 13. Congratulations &...
• We can't leave out our friends on the Scott County School Board pictured on thei...
• The 2012 Scott County Board of Supervisors is joined by Circuit Court Clerk Mark...
• At Tuesday's school board meeting, the board uanimously agreed to give $20,000 b...
• Sorry for the long delay in posting info - been neglecting our Facebook friends.
• Former Hiltons postmaster pleads guilty to 2 counts of embezzlement in federal c...
• BOS agreed to put add'l $33,000-ish along with $20,000 previously budgeted for c...
• Congratulations to Kay Jessee - he was chosen to continue as chairman for the Sc...
• BOS chose two new members to lead their board for 2012. District 5 Member Danny...
• Has everyone finished their Christmas shopping? There's only 6 shopping days lef...
• It's nearly Christmas time & we intend to take a few days off later this week to...
• Gate City Town Council considers changing its terms from 2 to 4 years. The counc...
• Va. Dept of Business Assistance is sponsoring a Job Opportunity Showcase Dec. 15...
• Last night's school board meeting was also a send-off for five board members wit...
• BOS adjourned today's meeting to special meeting for zoning variance on Dec. 15...
• BOS will re-look at permit fee charged to Pawnbrokers at next month with new boa...
• Problems continue for the county's landfill closure project which should have be...
• Hamilton noted that 173 students at MECC are AIMS students, who get free tuition...
• Dr. Scott Hamilton from MECC tells BOS that student population declined for Fall...
• Lots of folks at BOS meeting telling board members they are appreciated for thei...
• We've been remiss in posting but have some updates from today's BOS meeting - th...
• Hope you fans enjoyed our HallowHawg this week & let's hope his predictions aren...
• Here's another beautiful sign of the fall season that hopefully will warm you up...
• A large crowd of Ft. Blackmore folks bombarded postal officials about the potent...
• It's been a lovely autumn in Scott County this year & thought we would share a b...
• Just heard that the last date of operations for the Ft. Blackmore Post Office is...
• Scott County Sheriff John Puckett reported deputies are rounding up 30 people on...
• Don't forget Thursday is "Meet the Candidates" night at the Scott County Career...
• Update - Co. Adm. Kathie Noe verified that Gary Baker handed in an assessment fo...
• County officials say Gary Baker has presented a new equipment inventory list for...
• It's Football Friday in Scott County so here's a shout out of good luck to the B...
• On a lighter note, school board members officially approved a contract for Super...
• Finally, according to Va. officials, the Commissioner of Revenue is responsible...
• Secondly, Rogers Foam has been in business in the Duffield Industrial Park since...
• To clarify some misinformation - The Virginia Tobacco Commission brought the mat...
• We will point out all the ins & outs of the problems with the Va. Tobacco Commis...
• Projects affected by dispute with Tobacco Commission - SCTC, campground at ScoCo...
• BOS gives Baker 5 days to conduct on-site visit to Rogers Foam, will hire outsid...
• There's loads going on at today's BOS meeting - brief recap, Commissioner of Rev...
• Sorry fans - it's busy time of the year & we've neglected our Facebook fans so w...
• Congratulations Titans & Eagles on great gridiron victories on Friday. The Blue...
• It's Football Friday in ScoCo & we're ready for some hard-hitting action. Good l...
• We've added two new galleries to our website - SCTC Customer Appreciation Event...
• BOS agreed there's no "speculative interest" in an approved Rural Addition for C...
• The public is invited to a special Community Memorial Service Sunday, Sept. 11 a...
• BOS considers changes to permits for business waste customers at county convenie...
• At today's BOS, routine business dealing with zoning of parcels not originally z...
• School Board officially hired John Ferguson Jr. at last night's school board mee...
• School Board members immediately went into closed session this morning to report...
• Scott School Board announces another special called meeting on Aug. 31 at 9 a.m....
• Congratulations to the RC Eagles on awesome opening victory for the 2011 season....
• Had a great time earlier today at the SCTC Customer Appreciation Day. If you hav...
• Our football contest starts this week with high school action dominating the pic...
• Del. Bill Carrico's candidacy for the 40th State Senate seat was endorsed by 9th...
• At last night's special called School Board meeting, the board went behind close...
• Back to School for Gate City - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
• Enough about politics - The Hawg tells it like it is from his viewpoint & his pr...
• John Lamie of Abingdon accepted the 40th Senate District Democratic nomination a...
• Scott Co. Democrats haven't named a candidate for commonwealth's attorney but re...
• Scott Co Democrats didn't choose anyone to run against District 4 Supervisor Joe...
• ScoCo Dems picked their candidates at their convention on Saturday. Michael Kink...
• We've been a wee bit busy with our annual Fall Sports Preview, which comes out t...
• Scott County students return to class Monday for the 2011-12 school year. So wat...
• We've updated our website for the complete results district-by-district from Sat...
• Our condolences are extended to the family of Gary Meade, who lost his life in a...
• Make sure you check out this week's edition as the Hawg returns for a new year o...
• The School Board announces a special called meeting for Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. in cen...
• Coaching lists at the three county high school have been released but there are...
• 9th District Rep. Morgan Griffith plans a town hall meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6...
• In constitutional office races, Shannon Allen Vaughan seeks the Demo nod for Com...
• ScoCo Registrar Mike Edwards released updated list of candidates to us & we note...
• In District 2, the Rev. Marshall Tipton won over Nicholas Castle. Landon Odle wo...
• Republican candidates for sheriff & for supervisors seats in District 1, 5, 6 &...
• Incumbents retained their party's nod in the commissioner of revenue & commonwea...
• The smoke has cleared & we have winners from today's Republican Convention. Here...
• Who will be the Republican nomination for Commonwealth Atty in the Nov. 8 electi...
• 2 Kingsport, TN women were indicted Monday for allegedly embezzling $$$$ from th...
• 2 school bd members wanted to revisit last month's vote to eliminate coaching su...
• We've got loads of photos from yesterday's annual Press Day at GC, RC & TS. It's...
• BOS also agreed to allow Washington County, VA to place a radio tower on Clinch...
• Sheriff John Puckett reported the county has purchased 4 Thug Busters, a type of...
• BOS voted to not adopt tax exemption ordinance that would benefit proposed solar...
• We give you the complete breakdown on candidates hoping to win at Saturday's Rep...
• This Friday-Saturday is the 37th annual Carter Memorial Festival on the grounds...
• It should be an exciting convention for ScoCo Republicans this Saturday as they...
• Bill Carrico accepted the Republican nod last night at the SCCTC for retiring St...
• Don't forget it's Tax Free Weekend Aug. 5-7 in Virginia & Tennessee. Sounds like...
• We outlined personnel changes in the school board central office in this week's...
• Sorry for the delay in uploading the photos - Facebook wasn't cooperating with us.
• Posting some new photos from Saturday's Rodeo in Dungannon. That's real bull riding in Scott County.
• We've got more photos from another special ceremony held Tuesday afternoon for the Yuma Sewer Project that will be posted soon. This album is in memory of Robert Wininger & Ivan Taylor, who worked diligently on this project before they passes o
• We've added a gallery of photos from yesterday's ceremony at Clinch River Health Services - check 'em out.
• If you are graduating senior who wants to attend West Point, the Air Force Academy or Naval Academy, contact Rep. Morgan Griffith's office for an application. Deadline to receive a nomination from the congressman is Oct.15. If you would like an appl
• If you haven't been to Heartwood, you really, really need to make a trip to Abingdon to check out all the great items, music, t-shirts, food, local beer/wine, etc. Saturday's concert was a treat for all there - a large crowd enjoyed music by Da
• Our good friends, Dale Jett & Hello Stranger, perform Saturday at 7 pm at the homecoming celebration at Heartwood - Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway. Hope to see you there!
• At last week's school board meeting, a Shoemaker parent complained about treatment of your child in special education programs. Read entire story in this week's edition - available at retail outlets all over Scott County.
• We've uploaded another photo gallery to our website - this one's from Dungannon's Mountain Treasures Festival. Check it out & enjoy!
• BOS approved Calvary Dr in District 2 as a rural addition to the county's roadways on a 5-2 vote. Estimated cost is not more than $60,000. Chad Hood, Buck Kinkead voted no in favor of Prowler Dr project in their neck of the woods.
• Secure Futures + Lenowisco LLC will share in profits of solar power generated in Scott County project. Supervisors asked tough questions, agree to hold public hearing to let citizens comment on the tax exemption proposal.
• At today's BOS meeting, board members grilled representatives of Secure Futures who requested a 10-yr exemption for machinery, tools tax for a solar project being installed at Pioneer Ctr, Crooked Rd Tech Ctr. Company rec'd tobacco commission f
• Happy Fourth of July to all! Hope you celebrate America's birthday with those you love.
• If you're traveling in VA, be alert for add'l state troopers who will be out in force for Operation CARE, a state-sponsored, national program emphasizing safe driving through the reduction of traffic injuries and fatalities, occupant restraint
• Don't forget to celebrate America's 235th birthday at Dungannon's Mountain Treasures Festival, July 1-3. Parade begins at 11 am along with food, music, vendors, fun. Y'all come!
• Here you go Glenda, Scott School Bd. approved a 6-month contract for Interim Superintendent John Ferguson at last night's close-out meeting. Ferguson's contract is effective May 4 for a 6-month term, salary is $90,000 per year.
• Virginia has released its statewide broadband map to the public. It's interesting to see Scott County in comparison to Lee County in the amount of broadband available to residents. See for yourself at
• We've added another gallery of photos to our website - this one's from Nickelsville Days. Be sure & see if your smiling likeness was captured by our photographer.
• New galleries from Clinch Mtn. Music Fest, Pause for the Pledge & Relay for Life just added to our website - check it out
• Nickelsville is gearing up for the annual Nickelsville Days festival this weekend. It features music, food, games for the kiddies, a parade & more! You are sure to have a great time if you stop by. Most activities are free including children's g
• Help Virginia State Parks celebrate their 75th anniversary with a special event at Natural Tunnel State Park. Cool off with free delicious ice cream & cake. Events include music by Copper Ridge at 2 pm, cake & ice cream at 3 pm. Interpreters will
• In recent weeks, two restaurants (The Lunchroom & Mustard Seed) & a retail business have closed in downtown Gate City. What do you think would be a viable business in GC & are you interested in pursuing it yourself?
• We've learned that Clinch Mtn. Arts & Crafts is closing its GC store today. This is a loss for the town & the county. The shop provided a retail outlet for local artists & crafters. Guess now those artisans will have their wares at Heart
• Mark 'Boo' McDavid & Dakota Hartsock place a worn out flag in the fire at the Flag Day Celebration at Grogan Park in Gate City as other members of Boy Scout Troop 86 watch. The event included the unveiling of artillery at the park that was
• It's Flag Day so be sure & fly it proudly. Remember the Pause for the Pledge event this evening at 6:45 pm at Gate City's Grogan Park. Honor our country.
• JLARC reports on performance of VA Tobacco Commission, suggests some projects haven't contributed to revitalization. It also needs to document performance of grant awards. See brief report at Full draft report available online as well. What do you
• Sad news folks, Mustard Seed Cafe's last day in Gate City is Saturday. They are relocating to Kingsport. Stop by & let them know they will be missed.
• Downtown GC is shrouded in fog.
• Sorry fans - been busy & remiss in posting news. Hope you can forgive us.
• BOS meeting is relatively quiet today with minimal controversy & lots of decisions made. Board to hold budget meeting this afternoon to finalize FY12 budget.
• It's graduation time in Scott County. Pick up a copy of this week's edition to see the smiling faces of graduates from GC, RC, TS & GC Christian. Congrats to all grads!
• May 25-31: Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Buy batteries, bottled water, flashlights, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and many other qualifying items costing $60 or less, as well as generators costing $1000 or less at Virgi
• We are listening to the BOS talk about upcoming FY12 budget. Expect more details as the talks progress.
• Are you enjoying the long wait time on Hwy 23 over the past few days? According to VDOT, paving is expected to start May 23 during the nighttime hours, which will make it even more exciting to travel in southern Scott County.
• VDOT announces some work on Hwy. 71, between Routes 613 and 928 which may cause periodic delays for motorists. Use caution & be alert to flaggers directing traffic through the work zone. They are widening the shoulders so be careful driving through t
• The Scott County Honors Band is the last musical act in the Candlelight Series at Natural Tunnel State Park. They will perform Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m. at the amphitheater & will be joined by the Kingsport Community Band. Tickets are $7, available at
• Local fan favorite Dale Jett & a host of other talented musicians perform Thursday, May 12 at Natural Tunnel as part of the Roots of American Music Tour. The cast includes Wayne Henderson, Irish musicians Mick Moloney & Joey Abarta, loads more. T
• Check out this week's edition to see results of the EDA-sponsored hotel study, which reaffirms Duffield is the place for a hotel to locate in Scott County.
• Randy Lane received 31 write-in votes to retain his appointed seat on the GC Town Council. All 13 Duffield voters selected Billy Travis Bowen to also keep his appointed seat. In GC, only 56 persons voted in the election while only 13 voted in Duffield. C
• Welcome to work in ScoCo, Bill Dingus tells BOS of major problems at landfill closure project involving contractor & engineering firm. Problem deals with possible improper construction/oversight of the project.
• Census 2010 figures show Scott County losing approximately 1% of its population in the 10-year period between 2000 & 2010. Current population is 23,177, down from 23,403. Lee Co. shows increase of 8.5% to 25,587, perhaps from inmates at fed prison. W
• It's wasn't a unanimous vote on the elk issue. Dr. David Redwine & Danny Parks voted against the motion to withdraw the county's support of elk restoration. The five other board members were in favor.
• Scott BOS voted to withdraw support of elk restoration effort in Southwest Virginia by VA Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries at request of Farmers Coalition as presented by J.E. Fugate.
• In related news, Buston noted the county is estimated to only get $94,000 per year for the next 6 years. State changed funding formula, new $$ comes from telecommunications fee. Board members upset over lack of state commitment to county roads, especiall
• VDOT Residency Administrator Steve Buston told BOS they only have $94,000 for projects on the Secondary Roads 6-Yr Plan. Board agreed to keep same projects on the plan. Also agreed to advertise for new projects for the Rural Addition Plan, even though on
• Co. Adm. Kathie Noe introduced new E911 Director Rodney Baker at today's board of supervisors meeting. He begins his new job May 25. She also acknowledged Bill Dingus as the new Public Works Director - he officially started April 11.
• Scott County School Board accepted updated resignation request from former superintendent Greg Baker that included his formal resignation as the board's atty as well as superintendent - effective May 3, 2011 - today. Bd. told Interim Superintendent
• Are you a bike rider & want to let government leaders know what you want? We suggest you complete the BikeWalk Virginia survey. BikeWalk Virginia would like to hear from local riders. Take part in this survey through June 30, 2011 at www.bikewalkvirg
• Today is the 82nd anniversary of the tragic Rye Cove tornado. Let's say a prayer to remember those affected & those who are suffering after last week's tornadoes in the area. For more information on the RC tragedy, check out the Blue Ridge
• District 4 Incumbent Supervisor Joe Herron announces his re-election bid. Joe Horton, District 2 Supervisor, is also running for a third term on the board. Currently persons have announced in all districts, except for District 6. Best wishes to all.
• Congratulations to Kate Pendleton, the winner of the 2011 Scott County Spelling Bee. Pendleton is a fourth grade student at Weber City Elem. Second place went to Shawnee Carrier of Hilton, third place was Devin Stewart of Ft. Blackmore & fourth place
• On a much happier note, tonight's spelling bee will crown the 2011 champion speller in Scott County. The bee starts at 6 p.m. at Scott County Career & Technical Center. Good luck to all participants!
• Tomorrow beginning at 8 am - 6 pm at the Homeplace in Wadlow Gap, the Revolutionaries Relay for Life Team holds its annual yard sale. The sale continues Saturday, 8 am-3 pm. Should be plenty of bargains for all! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Socie
• Harry Vaughn of Gate City sent this photo of the lit-up night sky in his neighborhood. At times, the lightening was so bright it appeared to be nearly daylight.
• Our friend Harry Vaughn shares a photo from lightening action in & around GC.
• Glad most county residents were spared from most of the wrath from last night's & this morning's storms. The weather is supposed to be much better today & sunny & beautiful through the weekend. We'd loved to see your photos of
• Phillip Lane has withdrawn from the Sheriff's race, due to possible conflicts with the federal Hatch Act, which bars local, state & federal officials from seeking a partisan political office. Read entire story in this week's edition.
• Info about this year's Clinch Mtn. MusicFest was unveiled at this morning's news conference. Groups playing this year include Moccasin Gap, Scott County Boys with Country Pearls, Wolf Creek & Folk Soul Revival in GC. David Davis & the W
• In similar political news, District 6 Supervisor Chad Hood announced in this week's edition he's running for Supervisor-at-Large. Earlier this year, Dr. David Redwine, who currently holds the position, told us we was not running for a third ter
• GC & Duffield voters will choose a replacement council member in next week's municipal election. Set for May 3, registered voters in those two towns will select a new representative by write-in ballot only because no one completed official paper
• Sheriff John Puckett reports 6 persons were arrested on sealed indictments this morning on federal & state drug distribution charges. Another 55 indicted on county charges - primarily drug-related. Names will be released once all indictments are open
• If you are a graduating senior at Twin Springs, don't forget to apply for the Bob & Diana Etherton Scholarship. The Nickelsville couple gives three $500 scholarships that can be used for books, supplies or other related expenses to TS graduates.
• Hope all celebrated Easter with the ones they love! Will post some photos from Saturday's Kids' Fishing Day & Easter Egg Hunt at Natural Tunnel State Park later today. The weather was beautiful & loads attended both events.
• She's safe.... Here's a preview of this week's sports action, which includes our look at 2011 spring sports. Enjoy!
• Our annual look at spring sports comes out this week. Check out your favorite team! Mother Nature is messing up schedules like crazy & games have been rescheduled all over the place. Check with your school to make sure it's 'game on' b
• Postal rates increased yesterday but first class postage remains at 44 cents. Add'l ounces cost 20 cents per each ounce. Post cards also increased by 1 cent to 29 cents. The rate increase coincides with today's tax deadline - coincidence or not
• School Board spent majority of time at tonight's meeting behind closed doors. Emerged briefly to accept Greg Baker's resignation, appt John Ferguson as Interim Superintendent & adjourn. Ferguson was present at the meeting but Baker was cons
• Superintendent Baker's resignation letter doesn't say anything about his other job for the school system - attorney to the school board. Does that mean he plans to keep that position? Guess we will find out on Tuesday at special called meeting.
• There's lots of things going on in ScoCo today - be sure & stop by the Career & Tech Ctr for the Relay for Life Bazaar. Admission is a used cell phone or $1. Sure to have loads of bargains. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
• We've posted Greg Baker's resignation on our website so check it out.
• Greg Baker has tendered his resignation as superintendent of schools. School Board plans called meeting for Tuesday, expected to accept resignation & move ahead. Baker claims family/personal/health problems & issues with future budgetary concerns
• Supervisors agreed to seek VDOT traffic study for intersection of 58/Boone Trail Rd in Duffield - may include turn lanes, lowering of speed limit.
• Bill Dingus has been hired as the county's new Public Works Director to replace retiring Billy Wayne Gilmer. Welcome back, Bill - definitely a great addition. He formerly served as the county's building code official & is experienced in oth
• BOS gave approval to School System to seek $4 mil line of credit for FY12. System has used $3.2 mil this year, which will be paid back by June 30. Helps the system stay afloat while waiting on state reimbursement $$.
• John Ferguson subbed for Superintendent Greg Baker at today's BOS meeting, asking for early approval of the school budget. Made up deficit of $600,000 for proposed budget which doesn't include pay nor salary increases. Asks for level funding fr
• BOS approves all 3 zoning issues today with no fanfare at all. Changes zoning of Daniel Boone Travel Ctr, some adjoining properties from ag/residential to commercial. This seems kind of redundant-should have been commercial to begin with. David Gilmer, z
• Begley Heirs upset over BOS resolution from last month in support of federal designation for national recreation areas in Jefferson National Forest. At issue, use of a right-of-way road built by the family on gov't land.
• There's loads of people at today's BOS meeting. Assume most are here to comment on zoning public hearings-most deal primarily with parcels not zoned incorrectly from the start or seeking relief for steep topography. Will keep you posted.
• The weather is certainly interesting around here. Hope you enjoyed yesterday's 80 degrees & today's windy/rainy/chilly 30-ish degrees. Someone tell us is this red bud winter or what?
• Another week & a few more political announcements. Crowded field of candidates in District 3 supervisor's race & a newcomer seeking the District 2 spot. Still no candidates so far in District 4, 6 & at-large. Hearing rumors that former C
• We hope you all pick up a copy of our special "Progress Edition" this week & support the many, many businesses who allow us to produce this each year. We're calling it "Common Ground," includes stories on politics, local scho
• The large crowd at this evening's school board meeting might have been disappointed because there was no closed session & little action - in spite of the wild rumors circulating in the county. Board adopted a head concussion policy, had an upda
• On the same subject, GC & Duffield voters will choose a replacement in Nov. for council members that have resigned before there terms were up. Because no candidates prefiled to run for those seats, the new town council members will be chosen by write
• A couple more candidates have announced for the BOS. Seems there are more candidates that have officially & unofficially announced they're running in District 3 & 5. Curious - hopefully others will be saying they're running for the BOS
• ECU quietly opened its newest Scott County branch this morning in Duffield. We give them a warm welcome & hope they have lots of money to loan! Their official grand opening is planned for next week. Stop by & say hi - there's lots of familia
• County employees spared some blood today by donating some of the precious commodity at the Marsh Regional Bloodmobile that set up shop in front of the Scott County Courthouse. We taxpayers are used to the county taking our $$ & blood so it was a nice
• We sent a big shout out to our friends at Clinch River Health Services, who are closing in on the opening of their new facility. We're proud of the community spirit that drives the "clinic" and look forward to the staff having some much-ne
• We discovered a great old picture of the Gate City Depot but wonder if any of our friends out there remember the year it was torn down and why it was torn down. Plan to include it in our March 30 Progress Edition. Feel free to post here or send by email
• Scott County School Board Chairman Kay Jessee has called a special meeting for Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the central office to talk about all personnel. Board is expected to go into closed session to discuss the issue. We'll let you know what ha
• Thanks fans for all the comments about the Scott Motel. Be sure & let your county leaders know your opinions about Mother Nature Stone, which is located in Weber City, not GC. Former County Adm Rufus Hood had tried to get cleaned up as well as car lo
• After being condemned by GC officials, the Scott Motel is finally coming down. Workers with Empire Salvage & Recycling of Princeton, WV are completing the work. The work was delayed by county officials after the contractor failed to get a permit. Hop
• Congratulations GC & TS boys basketball teams! You represented us well in the state quarterfinal games but fell just short of victory. We are proud of all. Now it's time to head to spring sports - do we hear the sounds of balls & bats?
• Has the rising price of gas changed your lifestyle? Do you take less trips or try to carpool with others? Tell what you are doing to save $$.
• Yikes- gasoline prices are really on a rollercoaster ride in Scott County. Let us know what the prices are at your local station. We're all feeling the pinch in our wallets - what about you?
• Lenowisco board voted to notify VA Tobacco Commission they may not be able to follow grant terms in broadband development agreement with Sunset Digital & will most likely forgo $20.2 million in federal funding. Dispute arises from differences in amou
• On another subject, supervisors re-approved a previous resolution seeing federal designation of Little Stoney Creek, Guest River as National Recreation Rivers & Chief Benge & Devils' Fork Trails as National Recreation Trails. All areas invol
• We're having an interesting conversation about development in Scott County. We'd love to have all add their two cents. It appears many believe we need & deserve retail shops, restaurants & more but no one has come up with suggestions on
• As a follow up to our previous question, where should development occur in Scott County? Tell us where you think a hotel, retail, restaurants or whatever should locate.
• EDA has agreed to update county's hotel study with new firm from Lexington, KY for price of $4,500. Tell what you think - is the county ready for a hotel & more retail development? If you were the county's economic developer, how would you
• ScoCo BOS gave green light for EDA loan of slightly less than $2.1 mil secured by Davenport & Co of Richmond from BB&T, at rate of 4.56% for 20 yrs. Proceeds will refi community services bldg, pay CEDA for Bray Property. Closing is next week.
• Another of our Progress Edition sections deals with politics - know any good stories about political dealings in good old Scott County that you want to share. Let us know - info@virginiastar.org
• Former Commonwealth Atty Mike Carrico has announced that he wants his old job back. A pair have announced in the Fifth District-one for school bd, other for bd of supervisors. We continue to have more candidates announcing for school board - wonder what
• The GC-Lee High basketball game was certainly interesting as tempers flared & one of the coaches was ejected. Read the whole story in this week's edition available at local stores tonight. You'll also have the chance to see who else has thr
• Continuing on the old school photos theme- if you have the photo of your kindergarten (or graduating or 5th) class in 1961 or 1977 or 1985 ,we would love to share it with our readers. It doesn't matter if you can identify all the class members, tha
• We are working on our annual Progress Edition & are looking for old school photos that our subscribers are willing to share. We really, really want photos of schools that have are still open & those that recently closed. Contact us at 386-6300 or
• It's rivalry night in county basketball action tonight. Twin Springs hosts Rye Cove while Gate City will crown a new BB Homecoming Queen & wants to avenge an earlier loss to Lee High.
• Congrats to the Titan Twins - David & Tamara Campbell! David poured in 33 points including 4 treys & scored his 1,000th career point against Tom Walker on Feb 1 while twin sister, Tamara, canned 34 points including 7 3-pointers in the Lady Titans
• Speaking of the School Board, there's certainly a lot of candidates announcing for seats on the board while only a handful (so far) have announced for the board of supervisors. Any idea what this means?
• 60-plus persons attended Feb. 1 School Board meeting at Hilton Elem. No one commented on school budget during public hearing because school system hasn't received any revenue projections from state. Bd plans workshop after March 8 meeting.
• School officials allow VA State Police to have office space at GC Middle School. Plans in works for satellite offices at Rye Cove & Twin Springs. Superintendent Greg Baker says it's a mutually-beneficial arrangement for both parties.
• Supervisors officially hired Kathie Noe as county administrator at end of today's meeting. Sally Kegley, Co. Atty, is drawing up employment contract. Bd. interviewed 3 candidates for the position. Good news for the county!
• Been under the weather for the month of January but back in action so we will be posting news from today's Board of Supervisors meeting.
• Sorry fans - had a mini-vacation from Facebook for a couple of weeks but we're back! Hope all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed a safe & happy New Year!
• The parade must go on. Gate City held its annual Christmas parade last night & despite the less than pleasant weather, Santa greeted youngsters afterwards at the Scott County Courthouse. Photos will be published in this week's edition.
• Blue Devils just intercepted Radford, who was driving for a last minute touchdown. Hooray we're headed to the state game next week in Salem. Great playing guys & congrats Coach Houseright, coaching staff & team.
• GC Blue Devils are closing in on a victory at Radford with a little more than 2 minutes left in the game. GC is leading 27-17. Go Big Blue!!
• A bomb threat forced the Scott County Courthouse to close around 9:20 a.m. this morning & relocate the court in the county office building. GC police & fire dept responded to the call as the courthouse was evacuated.
• BOS agrees to transfer slightly more than $2 mil from line of credit to EDA for land acquistion at today's meeting. No other details were released about the purchase.
• BOS accepted the low bid of $205,141 for a new packer truck for ScoCo Public Works from Tom's Truck Sales of Manassas. Garbage is obviously big business but consider the alternatives.
• County's audit report is finished but not signed by auditors. Co Adm said he plans to send state unsigned report so county will be in compliance with state regs. If not filed, this affects state, federal grant reporting requirements - possibly loss
• Judy Ingle, president of Adult Volunteer Leader 4-H Program, requests approval of resolution to ask VA Tech how state $$ allocated for Extension Program is being spent. BOS agrees, copies wil be sent to Tech management, Gov, legislators, others. Extensio
• Bill Gilmer, County Public Works Director, tells supervisors of potential problems at county courthouse. The town's historic registry won't allow county to remove bell tower, if they wanted. We believe public works should have been considering
• How 'bout thse Devils? Don't think Honaker was prepared for the onslaught that is GC football. Watch out Radford - we're coming your way. We'll post photos from last week's game as well as volleyball action soon.
• Sorry, friends, took a little break from facebooking but am back now ready to update the happenings in ScoCo. Here's a little something - Sen. Jim Webb held a town hall meeting Friday at the ScoCo Courthouse. Later he & family toured downtown, s
• TS fell to Clintwood in Division 1 football play. Sure they played their hearts out in a class way but Clintwood appears to be on a state bound trip.
• Wow that's all we can say about GC's state title volleyball match. Perhaps it was the best match we've ever watched but anyway GC lost in 5 to James River. it's probably cold comfort to the Lady Devils but they played inspiring. They
• There's loads of activities going on tomorrow. Gate City merchants are holding open houses. The Santa Train is treking through the county with 4 stops in the county. Dungannon holds it Holiday Fest, from 10 am-5 pm with the parade at 5 p.m. GC offic
• How 'bout them Devils! GC football team hammered Coeburn in Division 2 football play. Tomorow Twin Springs hits the road to face Division 1 powerhouse Clintwood. Best of luck Titans!.
• Gate City hopes to make it 3-in-a-row tomorrow as they play James River for the Division 2 volleyball title. The Lady Devils easily upended Middlesex from Region A - an opponent from the same district as RC's opponent. Good luck to Coach Reed &
• Rye Cove girls volleyball team fell to Mathews, 3-0, in the state semifinals. The Lady Eagles represented the county, their fans & school very well. Congrats on a great season!
• Gate City & Rye Cove's volleyball teams are heading to the Group A State Volleyball Tournament this week in Richmond. This evening GC downed Auburn in three games while RC upended Galax in an emotional four-game match. The Eagles play Friday, No
• Gate City girls are going for their third state volleyball title this week after claiming the Region D Division 2 crown Saturday at Lebanon High School.
• Rye Cove's girls volleyball team celebrates their championship victory with a photo-op. The Lady Eagles won the Region D Division 1 title.
• Scott County volleyball proved its supremacy! Gate City girls volleyball team beat a determined John Battle team for the Region D Division 2 title. The Lady Devils host Auburn Tuesday night. Rye Cove girls won the Region D Division 1 title by beating Cas
• GC girls volleyball team take on John Battle for the Region D Division 2 volleyball title at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Lebanon High School. The Rye Cove Lady Eagles are vying for the Region D title in Division 1 action, playing Castlewood at 6 p.m. at Lebanon
• There's still some time to head to the GC Armory today to pick up some bargains & help raise money for Avery Johnson - a Weber City Elementary School student who's currently a patient at Vanderbilt University Hospital. The event is open unt
• We've added several pictures from yesterday's Veterans Day Ceremony at Gate City's Grogan Park. Hope you enjoy! We'll have a few more from a special event at Shoemaker.
• Today's early morning snow is captured clinging to tree branches in this photo on the Bristol Hwy traveling east to Hiltons. The irony of the pumpkin sign adds a nice touch to the shot.
• Took an interesting photo Thursday evening on the road to Castlewood. This scene near J&P Market No. 2 shows dark clouds mixing with a rainbow. The day also featured some rain, some hail & falling temperatures.
• Erica Fugate hammers a kill in Thursday's Clinch Mountain District Volleyball Tournament under the watchful eye of Coach Amy Reed. The Lady Devils are the defending state champs & we suspect they will be headed to Richmond again in a couple of w
• Kortney Kelley taps a bump over the net in Cumberland District volleyball action last night at Castlewood. The Lady Eagles fell the Cumberland regular season champs, Coeburn, in four games.
• Happy Halloween to All - whether you celebrated by trick or treating last night or attending trunk or treat tonight at many area churches - be safe & enjoy the day!
• Congratulations Lady Devils on claiming the Clinch Mtn. District volleyball title. Next stop CMD tournament, Region D & then onto State. We're behind you all the way! Last night GC beat John Battle in three games to win the 2010 district crown.
• GC residents were startled to open their 2010 tax bills that showed they were delinquent & due by Oct. 31, 2010. Officials say most of the bills aren't delinquent & the word was mistakenly added to all bills. If you didnt' pay your 2009
• Today's beautiful weather is the kind of day that makes you glad to be living in Southwest Virginia/Northeast Tennessee. Beautiful blue skies, warm temperatures, no humidity & a day off - the perfect recipe. Here's a photo above No. 9 at Sc
• For the Roses at Scott County Park & Golf Course
• There's loads of Halloween/Fall Festivals scheduled for this weekend so get out there & celebrate the holiday or festival, whichever you prefer, with the youngsters. Many churches are holding events on either Saturday or Sunday, so you can join
• Congratulations to the "We Are GC" group for the addition of the amazing tunnel that debuted at Friday night's game. They should be commended for raising the needed $7,000 to purchase the tunnel & they are true fans!
• Saturday was perfect weather for a celebration of the fall harvest & the folks from the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association certainly celebrated the season at their annual event held at the Wilderness Road Blockhouse. A pile of pumpkins were pi
• Lovely rain today - give us one last look at the beautiful fall colors we've had this year.
• It's football time in Scott County today! GC hosts Powell Valley - better get there early 'cuz there is sure to be a crowd. RC hits the road to Dickenson Co to play Ervinton - we're hoping for a "W" tonight. TS hosts Castlewood &
• Here's another picture from today's adventure. This is what tourism is all about - a couple from Johnson City, TN stopped by the Powell Mtn Overlook while tourism officials were unveiling the new scenic driving tour - they enjoyed a snack &
• One last photo from the Powell Mtn Overlook, it really is a great way to see the magnitude & importance of Moccasin Gap. Now we need an interpretive panel to tell us what we are seeing in terms of the different ridges, mountains.
• Been on a little tour of ScoCo today & will post some photos of the trip. Here's one at the Copper Creek Wayside on Hwy. 23 in Speers Ferry.
• We're sharing a copy of the photo taken Oct. 8 of the 1970 Group A State Football Champions - the Gate City Blue Devils. The team was honored prior to the GC-John Battle game, which the Devils won easily to remain perfect in district action. This we
• Scott County Sheriff John Puckett & Co. Administrator Rufus Hood have moved Halloween trick or treating up a day early. Scott County will officially recognize trick or treating on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 pm. All children are invited to the Sco
• Regional Adult Education Program of Lee, Scott, Wise and Norton Public Schools celebrated its 20th year in the region Monday afternoon by honoring four recent graduates with $250 scholarships to MECC. It was great event for a great organization!
• Autumn is a lovely time to be living in SW VA/NE TN as beauty surrounds us all over. Here's a lovely scene of fall foliage near Weber City. Our photographers have been all around the county recently & snapped lots of scenic vistas which we will
• If are interested in history, specifically the Civil War, then join members of the Col. Ben Caudill, SCV Camp to dedicate a Confederate cemetery (Wolfe Confederate Cemetery) in Yuma where more than 54 KY soldiers are buried. This should be a moving cerem
• Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling stopped by the Tempur Production USA plant in the Duffield Regional Industrial for a quick tour as part of a visit to Southwest Virginia. Rick Peak, materials manager for the facilities, displays the unique characteristics
• May you all have a safe & happy Independence Day celebration with family & friends - enjoy those burgers/hot dogs/watermelon. Happy Birthday America! You look great for a lady that's 234 years old.
• Elsie Greear proudly presided over the annual Mountain Treasures Festival in Dungannon on Saturday. A large crowd enjoyed the day, which includes the parade, kids' activities, food, crafts, music & of course, fireworks & a good time was had
• How soon we forget the frigid temperatures of winter - thought we would give you a gentle reminder that the hot humid summer is followed fall's glorious colors & winter is just around the corner. Maybe this photo from Jan. 7, 2010 will cool thin
• Governor Bob McDonnell has declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Commonwealth, and issued Executive Order #25 establishing the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board. Know someone who needs help in our area, cal
• Governor Bob McDonnell has declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Commonwealth, and issued Executive Order #25 establishing the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board. Know someone who needs help in our area, cal
• Perhaps you've heard of the Three Tenors, well this morning a breakfast meeting with the Three Secretaries was on tap at the Family Bakery in GC. VA Sec'y of Commerce & Trade Jim Cheng, VA Sec'y of Natural Resources Doug Domenech &
• Perhaps you've heard of the Three Tenors, well this morning a breakfast meeting with the Three Secretaries was on tap at the Family Bakery in GC. VA Sec'y of Commerce & Trade Jim Cheng, VA Sec'y of Natural Resources Doug Domenech &
• Gate City girls volleyball continued its winning ways this past week with victories over Sullivan Central, Sullivan East & John Battle. Keep it up Lady Devils!
• Gate City girls volleyball continued its winning ways this past week with victories over Sullivan Central, Sullivan East & John Battle. Keep it up Lady Devils!
• When RC & TS play- no matter what sport, there's has to be a winner & a loser. Last Thursday, the Lady Eagles earned bragging rights by downing the Lady Titans in volleyball action played in Clinchport. The two teams meet again Oct. 19, this
• When RC & TS play- no matter what sport, there's has to be a winner & a loser. Last Thursday, the Lady Eagles earned bragging rights by downing the Lady Titans in volleyball action played in Clinchport. The two teams meet again Oct. 19, this
• Yuma Ruritan Club make apple butter at the second annual Yuma Community Craft Fair held this past weekend in Yuma. Lots more photos from all the county's activities will be posted online at www.virginiastar.net
• Yuma Ruritan Club make apple butter at the second annual Yuma Community Craft Fair held this past weekend in Yuma. Lots more photos from all the county's activities will be posted online at www.virginiastar.net
• It's homecoming week at Gate City High School & a new queen will be crowned at halftime at Friday's game with Appalachia. Here's a fun group photo of the entire homecoming court. Best wishes to all!
• Hope everyone celebrated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23, sponsored locally by Carter's Fort Chapter DAR. After all, our way of life is guaranteed by the constitution & upheld by the courage of our armed forces.
• Hope everyone celebrated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23, sponsored locally by Carter's Fort Chapter DAR. After all, our way of life is guaranteed by the constitution & upheld by the courage of our armed forces.
• Twin Springs, Rye Cove golf teams host Cumberland District golf tourney Monday at ScoCo Park. Gate City hosts the Clinch Mtn. District tourney Wednesday at Warriors Path. Good luck local teams. TS's Brandon Castle putts while RC's Samantha
• Twin Springs, Rye Cove golf teams host Cumberland District golf tourney Monday at ScoCo Park. Gate City hosts the Clinch Mtn. District tourney Wednesday at Warriors Path. Good luck local teams. TS's Brandon Castle putts while RC's Samantha
• Don't forget today's festival at the Punkin Patch - free admission includes music, chance to pick out your fall decor, hayrides, watch molasses being made. Stop by & join the fun.
• Don't forget today's festival at the Punkin Patch - free admission includes music, chance to pick out your fall decor, hayrides, watch molasses being made. Stop by & join the fun.
• Gate City girls host rival John Battle tonight in a heated volleyball match. Let's show these girls we support them with a big crowd! Sydnee Snapp returns a volley in this photograph taken at last week's match.
• Gate City girls host rival John Battle tonight in a heated volleyball match. Let's show these girls we support them with a big crowd! Sydnee Snapp returns a volley in this photograph taken at last week's match.
• Tonight is the first of two meetings between RC & TS girls volleyball teams. This round the action is at RC & on Oct. 19, the game moves to TS. Good luck to all!
• Tonight is the first of two meetings between RC & TS girls volleyball teams. This round the action is at RC & on Oct. 19, the game moves to TS. Good luck to all!
• Twin Springs volleyball hopes to upset their county rival Rye Cove tonight in a match played in the Eagles' Den. Expect a large crowd to cheer on both teams.
• Twin Springs volleyball hopes to upset their county rival Rye Cove tonight in a match played in the Eagles' Den. Expect a large crowd to cheer on both teams.
• We had an enjoyable time at last weekend's Punkin Patch Fall Festival & remind all to pick up their fall decorations soon because Halloween will soon be here.
• We had an enjoyable time at last weekend's Punkin Patch Fall Festival & remind all to pick up their fall decorations soon because Halloween will soon be here.
• Our friends, Dale Jett & Hello Stranger, are performing at a benefit concert Saturday, Oct. 2, 5 pm, Mt. Vernon UMC. Proceeds go to repair the roof. They're serving good home cooked food, which you know will be great & with the music playing
• Our friends, Dale Jett & Hello Stranger, are performing at a benefit concert Saturday, Oct. 2, 5 pm, Mt. Vernon UMC. Proceeds go to repair the roof. They're serving good home cooked food, which you know will be great & with the music playing
• Had to share this cute sign spotted at last night's GC-Bluefield football game. The temperature was definitely cold last night & you could see your breath in the cold air. Guess being "air conditioned" means it's cold all year rou
• Had to share this cute sign spotted at last night's GC-Bluefield football game. The temperature was definitely cold last night & you could see your breath in the cold air. Guess being "air conditioned" means it's cold all year rou
• It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so ladies remember to get those mammograms. Early detection is the key to beating this disease.
• It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so ladies remember to get those mammograms. Early detection is the key to beating this disease.
• Perhaps you've heard of the Three Tenors, well this morning a breakfast meeting with the Three Secretaries was on tap at the Family Bakery in GC. VA Sec'y of Commerce & Trade Jim Cheng, VA Sec'y of Natural Resources Doug Domenech &
• It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so ladies remember to get those mammograms. Early detection is the key to beating this disease.
• Governor Bob McDonnell has declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the Commonwealth, and issued Executive Order #25 establishing the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board. Know someone who needs help in our area, cal
• We had an enjoyable time at last weekend's Punkin Patch Fall Festival & remind all to pick
• Our friends, Dale Jett & Hello Stranger, are performing at a benefit concert Saturday, Oct. 2,
• Just to get you excited about Friday night football action - here's some scenes from last week
• Had to share this cute sign spotted at last night's GC-Bluefield football game. The temperatur
• Rep. Rick Boucher returned to ScoCo yesterday to announce a $2 mil federal grant to add on to Crook
• It's homecoming week at Gate City High School & a new queen will be crowned at halftime a
• Hope everyone celebrated Constitution Week Sept. 17-23, sponsored locally by Carter's Fort Cha
• Twin Springs, Rye Cove golf teams host Cumberland District golf tourney Monday at ScoCo Park. Gat
• Don't forget today's festival at the Punkin Patch - free admission includes music, chance
• Gate City girls host rival John Battle tonight in a heated volleyball match. Let's show these
• Tonight is the first of two meetings between RC & TS girls volleyball teams. This round the act
• Twin Springs volleyball hopes to upset their county rival Rye Cove tonight in a match played in the
• Clinch Mountain Music Festival

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