The stories of those who survived an F5 tornado that claimed 82 lives and injured nearly half of a town’s population compelled a Southwest Virginia author to change his planned book from a novel to non-fiction. Jim Minick will launch that book next week in Wytheville.
A Saltville man who has worked in education from the classroom to the principal’s office to elected school board leader was set to attend last night’s Presidential State of the Union address.
A Saltville man who has worked in education from the classroom to the principal’s office to elected school board leader will attend Tuesday’s Presidential State of the Union address.
Note: This article has been updated to clarify that the 50% savings for those using SNAP benefits is for produce only.
Project work in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest along a section of the Virginia Creeper Trail in Taylors Valley will impact visitor use for the next two months. Project work to extend a waterline that runs parallel to the Virginia Creeper Trail began on Feb. 6.
The fish is only about the size of an adult human finger — 2½ to 3½ inches on average, but its worth to people is significantly larger. The sickle darter is akin to a canary sent into a mine to test air safety – and for some time the species has been in trouble. Recently, the darter has been…
Randy Smith left me the oddest voicemail a few months ago. The message started normally but was then broken up with shouts and whoops of excitement, laughter, and a distinct: “There he is!”
For years, Chilhowie’s Apple Festival was celebrating its heritage as a major apple-growing community. The orchards had long since disappeared from the landscape. However, today apples with Chilhowie roots are flourishing and becoming part of a growing industry.
Bailey Dean began caring for her neighbors as a high school student when she initially completed her EMT training. Now, the Saltville EMS crew member has been recognized for her work and awarded a scholarship to continue her education.
Recently, the Town of Chilhowie’s water system went out for a couple hours. Its thousands of users never knew.
The founder of a social entrepreneur accelerator program in Santa Fe, N.M., will discuss the growth and opportunities of social entrepreneurship during a lecture Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Emory & Henry College.
Five years after a Tazewell County man seemingly vanished at the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Area just inside of Smyth County, investigators and family members are still hoping for the lead that will help uncover his fate.
Retailers are beginning to see baby formula slowly return to the shelves, but the shortage that propelled parents into a panicked frenzy to locate nourishment for their little ones has left some with shortage shock and others whose children rely on specialty formula still struggling to maint…
On hot summer days, an ice-filled drink seems to be just what the doctor ordered. However, health experts want to help folks make sure that not too many of those icy beverages are filled with sugar.
Gracie LeAnn Dimit was 20 years old when she was killed in a car crash near Emory & Henry College’s main campus on the night of July 16, 2020. Her family believes that her death was directly linked to Greek life at the college. Last week, Gracie Dimit’s estate filed a wrongful death suit…
From a free legal clinic to assistance for veterans to meals for service heroes, a special event next Monday will celebrate the role of this country’s legal system in society. In Marion, Tazewell, and Lebanon, private attorneys will conduct a free legal advice clinic for members of the publi…
Road closures in Washington County between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, 2021.
Public meetings in Washington County between Jan. 12 and Jan. 19, 2022.
So, the big question remains: Will the Moonlite be on the marquee for the Barter Theatre in 2022?
A small group of Washington County residents — both black and white — gathered together one autumn day 35 years ago to have a candid discussion about what they could do to promote greater awareness of social justice in their community.
The screeching sounds of an owl at night, the rattling sounds of a belted kingfisher and the shrill shrieks of a red fox. Even on a college campus, you can find examples of the natural world.
The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has approved funding for several projects in Southwest Virginia.
Virginia’s incoming Youngkin administration intends to join other states in challenging federal vaccination requirements, including those for health care workers.
This year’s Washington County Business Challenge has launched. This competitive, six-week training program is in its ninth year.
JONESVILLE, Va. — Powell Valley National Bank (PVNB) is pleased to announce that Amy Mellinger, senior vice president, director of human resources and marketing, has been selected as vice chairman-elect of the Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group for the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA).
