December 30, 2025
Media Contact: Linda Scarborough, linda.scarborough@vdh.virginia.gov
Virginia Cancer Registry to Release Report on Scott County Cancer Cluster Investigation
Town Hall Scheduled for January 8, 2026
GATE CITY, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Virginia Cancer Registry (VCR) will release its Scott County pediatric cancer investigation report on January 8, 2026. Recognizing the impact of this investigation and the community’s ongoing concerns, the VCR and LENOWISCO Health District will host a public town hall meeting on January 8, 2026, to walk the community through the findings and answer questions. The meeting will be held at Gate City Middle School, located at 170 Harry Fry Drive in Gate City, from 6 to 8 p.m.
“We know this investigation has raised many concerns among our community,” said LENOWISCO Health District Director Reisa Sloce. “We want to offer this town hall as an opportunity to provide our residents with clear, transparent information about the investigation. It is important to support families seeking understanding as the community reviews the report together.”
Community members may attend the meeting in person, or they may join via a virtual option. Those interested in attending virtually may join through this link: https://vdhoep.webex.com/vdhoep/j.php?
The meeting agenda will include the following:
- Update on the cancer cluster investigation process
- Investigation report results
- Ongoing investigation initiatives and updates
Once released, the report will be posted at www.vdh.virginia.gov/virginia-cancer-registry/cancer-clusters/ so the community will have a chance to review it before the town hall.
Following the presentation, the community will have an opportunity to ask questions. The panel will include representatives from the Virginia Cancer Registry, Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, LENOWISCO Health District, Office of Epidemiology and others who will be available to provide detailed information and address questions.
Information about cancer cluster reporting and investigation procedures can be found on the Virginia Department of Health website at www.vdh.virginia.gov/virginia-cancer-registry/cancer-clusters/.