Scott County News

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission has announced the appointment of its first executive director.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Lisa Watson McCarty Publisher Editor's Note: This is an abbreviated copy of the original story that was published in the Oct.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Thursday, October 15, 2009. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds tobacco quota holders and producers not currently enrolled in the Tobacco Transition Payment Program that they have until Nov.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Friday, October 2, 2009. What's the best way to stay well this fall? Get your seasonal flu shot now! The LENOWISCO Health District is pleased to offer seasonal influenza vaccination clinics.

An early morning crash has claimed the life of a Scott County, Virginia woman. Virginia State Police tell us the crash happened around 4:30 Saturday morning on Highway 619.

Three teenagers were arraigned Tuesday morning in what police describe as a botched burglary and murder-for-hire plot in Scott County.

Last summer I wrote about a local artist who has given up his booth, but is still often found shopping, at the Weber City flea market.

Kelsey Goodwin has been hired as the new Marketing Assistant and Group Tour Coordinator for Lexington and Rockbridge Area Tourism.

Last spring I wrote about hiking in the Jefferson National Forest , which includes the Benge Trail that runs from rural Scott County into Wise, Virginia.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Lisa Watson McCarty Publisher The banner above the podium at last Friday's groundbreaking ceremony in Dungannon plainly stated the mission of Clinch River Health Services - 30 Years of Service Building for 30 More.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. A Kingsport, Tenn.-based healthcare provider is opening a new facility in Duffield to better serve its patients.

The magnitude 2.9 quake that shook Scott County, Virginia on Friday is not unusual for the region.

A 2.5 earthquake hit Scott County, Virginia this morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was centered about 3 miles from Nickelsville, about 6 miles from Dugannon, 9 miles Castlewood, 17 miles from Birstol, Tennessee.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. A sign outside McGee's Grocery says that Yuma residents that own property in the area receiving sewer need to respond quickly to a plea for signed easements.

Trouble finding info on a Logan Sweeny. He married Lilly Dooley. Their marriage licenses has his mothers name as Mary...no father listed.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Return to Roots Hosts the First Southwest Virginia Business Showcase & Job Fair Return to Roots is hosting the first-ever Southwest Virginia Business Showcase & Job Fair in the Grand Hall of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Saturday, Aug.

Summer vacation was originally designed to allow people time to raise fruit and vegetables.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. The final DMV customer service center was transitioned to the new driver's license central issuance process last month.

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. U.S. Representative Rick Boucher announced June 4 that, as a result of the Economic Recovery Act approved by Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $344,955 to Clinch River Health Services to replace outdated equipment and purchase new ...

Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. For county residents wanting to find the closest solid waste convenience site, the county's E-911 staff compiled the following list.