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Filling the Gap with History

Filling the Gap with History

Wise County coal museum tells the story of a community September 2024 BIG STONE GAP, TUCKED BETWEEN POWELL MOUNTAIN AND LITTLE STONE MOUNTAIN along the Appalachian...

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A View of History

A View of History

IF YOU FOLLOW VIRGINIA’S POWELL RIVER WEST TOWARD THE TENNESSEE BORDER, you will eventually find yourself in majestic Powell Valley; a geologic wonder that boasts one of the most dramatic elevation changes in Virginia.

Laying It On The Line

Laying It On The Line

THE VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES hosted its 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo in May. More than 200 utility lineworkers from seven states, including North and South Carolina, New York and California, gathered at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., on May 19 and 20 for the two-day competition, which also featured more than 60 vendor exhibits and a barbecue competition.

Yeas for Neighs

Yeas for Neighs

The Chincoteague pony has finally been named the State Pony of the commonwealth of Virginia. Senators, delegates and the governor of Virginia made it official on March 27.

Closing the Book on Illiteracy

Closing the Book on Illiteracy

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Isle of Wight April 2023 A BLOW AGAINST ILLITERACY HAS BEEN STRUCK IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY. Smithfield Foods, in conjunction with the DeGood Foundation and other state and local partners, has brought singer-songwriter and...

Giving Back

Giving Back

REC donates parade prize money to food pantry in Orange