Scott County Virginia Star

06/24/2026

Supervisors voted 6-1 to designate a 4-cent fire tax from the current levy at this morning's public hearing. They also agreed (4-3) to increase the real estate tax rate by 2 cents. The new rate is 75 cents per $100 of assessed value of real estate and 4 cents of $100 of assessed value of real estate. Eddie Skeen (District 3) voted no on both motions while Michele Glovier (District 2) and Danny Casteel (District 5) joined him in opposing the rate increase. The board meets next Wednesday at 9 a.m. to approve and adopt the FY27 budget.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

This Week @ SCPL! Be sure to come by the library and sign your kids up for our Summer Reading Program so they can have fun this Tuesday at the Bubble Brigade! Show up in your swimwear and bring a towel! This event will take place at 11 am at the Hiltons Volunteer Fire Department

We also have a sign-up sheet for United Way's Emergency Preparedness event, as seating and supplies are limited. The United Way will provide one bucket of emergency items per household to all attendees as long as supplies last.

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Gate City begins a new event starting this Thursday to attract visitors to the town every week. We will have a story about the new venture in this week's edition.

🌟 Welcome to Galavanting Gate City! 🌟

Starting Thursday, June 25th 2026: Every Thursday from 5 PM – 9 PM, downtown Gate City comes alive with shopping, dining, and community fun!

Take a stroll on Jackson Street and discover local makers, crafters, artists, farm stands, and small businesses while enjoying everything our town has to offer. Browse unique handmade goods, shop local storefronts, grab dinner from your favorite restaurants, and connect with friends and neighbors.

Many local shops, restaurants, and businesses will stay open late, making Thursday evenings the perfect time to get out, explore, and support our community.

📍 Downtown Gate City, Virginia
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM

Featuring:
• Local Makers & Crafters
• Farm-Fresh Products
• Handmade Goods
• Boutique Shopping
• Restaurants & Sweet Treats
• Family-Friendly Atmosphere
• Local Businesses Open Late

Whether you’re shopping, dining, or simply enjoying an evening downtown, there’s something for everyone at Galavanting Gate City.

Come shop local, eat local, and experience the best of Gate City—one Thursday at a time!

06/22/2026

For all you amateur meterologists out there, you can check out the drought statistics for your locality

View current drought conditions for Gate City, Virginia, and explore up-to-date precipitation, temperature, and streamflow data within Scott County.

06/22/2026

The queens have been crowned at the Miss Scott County250 Beauty Pageant

06/21/2026

Congratulations to Gate City's Walker Hillman and Mason Baker. Walker earned first team honors on the 2026 Class 2 boys soccer team while Baker was named to the state's second team.