The batteaus are returning to Scottsville!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 19th as the James River Batteau Festival stops in Scottsville! The James River Batteau Festival is an eight-day event featuring authentic replicas of the shallow-draft, flat-bottomed merchant boats used across North America for trading in the colonial days. Beginning on the waterfront of Lynchburg the festival moves along a … Read more

Weekend happenings

How will you celebrate Dad this weekend? Thursday, June 13 Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15 Sunday, June 16  Have an event going on? Let us know about it at scottsvillenews.com!

Community comes out for Tiger Trot!

On June 1, Scottsville Elementary School held its second annual Tiger Trot in downtown Scottsville. The event included a 1-mile color run/walk and a 5k run/walk for 65 total participants. According to PTO member Sarah Morris, the Tiger Trot is a revamping of the school’s former Scottsville Scoot race that was held at the school. … Read more

Scottsville library celebrates 65th anniversary!

On June 4th, residents gathered to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Scottsville Library. The event featured a commemorative plaque unveiling, remarks from Library Director David Plunkett and Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Trustee Peter Morville and information about the library and town of Scottsville with local author Ruth Klippstein, who had copies of her book Stories … Read more

Local Linemen Take Home Awards from Lineworker Rodeo

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative is celebrating three local lineworkers for their accomplishments in the 20th Annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo held on May 17-18 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA. Seven apprentice linemen and one journeyman lineman from CVEC participated this year. Brandon White, Journeyman Lineman and Drone Pilot (Amherst) placed first in the Drone … Read more

Call for artists!

The Scottsville Center for the Arts and Natural Environment invites applicants to submit a cohesive body of work with the theme of SUMMER to be featured in its newest exhibit, “VALLEY • STREET • SCAPE”. This exhibition is open to any applicant working in any medium. The exhibit displays works of art utilizing the space … Read more