He has performed for 30 years and to celebrate the historic milestone, Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys, will perform Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. The Clinch Mountain Boys celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2024. Ralph II began working professionally with his father in 1995 and has carried on the […]
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Health District to Investigate Pediatric Cancer Concerns in Scott County
Ten Scott County children are currently battling cancer. The numbers of those diagnosed have alarmed local parents who pushed the Virginia Department of Health to investigate the cause and whether a “cancer cluster” had formed in Scott County. Last week, the LENOWISCO Health District announced they were gathering information and data to investigate community concerns regarding pediatric cancer cases after […]
DAR Rededicates Long-Lost Clinchport Boone Marker
A long-lost plaque that marked the route of Daniel Boone and his party on the Wilderness Trail in Scott County was officially rededicated Saturday afternoon by state and local representatives of the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution. It is a fitting reminder of the perilous journey that Boone and his party started as the first wave of westward expansion. […]
Three Corrections Officers Stabbed at Wallens Ridge
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is currently investigating the apparently premeditated stabbing of three Corrections Officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison. The attack occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 2. Five of the six inmates involved in the attack are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador, who were in this country illegally. Each have been convicted […]
Seniors May Qualify for Farmers Market Benefits
Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. will begin accepting applications on May 1 for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program that provides $50 in benefits. The program provides older citizens who meet income guidelines with greater access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs and supports local farmers. To qualify, recipients must: • Be at least 60 years old. • […]
Farm Credit Accepting Applications for 2025 Grant Program
Farm Credit of the Virginias, a lending cooperative serving Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland, announced that they are now accepting applications for the fourth cycle of grant opportunities through their Charitable Contributions Fund. Through the Farm Credit of the Virginias Charitable Contributions Fund grant program, the cooperative supports and builds stronger partnerships with organizations that preserve and promote farmers […]
Eastman Board Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 83 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable July 8, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 13, 2025. Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in […]
Griffith Staff to Hold Office Hours
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 […]
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 […]
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