As I (belatedly) set support rings around peonies recently, ants were crawling over every bud, reminding me that some gardeners worry about this...

Happy Birthday to Ellie Rich 4/29, James Reece 4/29, Mychelle Lawson 4/29, Dot Hodges 4/30Prayer List: Carmen Gilley, Bledsoe Family, Family of Chris Rose, Beth Tipton,...

Piano to DonateWe have a piano at the Appalachia Cultural Arts Center in Appalachia and we would like to donate it so it can be used properly. Great shape. Contact me at...

Happy Birthday to Michael Thompson 4/19, Derek Helvey 4/20Happy Anniversary James and Laura Clarkston 4/19; Jason and Beth Tipton 4/22Praise God for Valley Volunteer Fire...

Frank Christian PassingWe were sorry to learn of the passing of 94 year old Frank Christian in Maryville, Tenn. Frank was born and reared in Inman. He was preceded in death...

RICHMOND, Va. – In recognition of Earth Day, Virginia State Parks is hosting more than 50 events to celebrate and preserve the natural wonders of the commonwealth. From...

Big Stone Gap, VA. The “Gathering in the Gap” Music Festival offers an opportunity for area musicians to test their skills in a variety of musical competitions. Performers...

• A Stitch in Time - Tuesday, April 1 - Saturday, May 31“A Stitch in Time” Quilt Show, now in its 28th season, this annual exhibition honors both...

“A rose is a rose,And was always a rose….” Robert Frost, penning these lines nearly 100 years ago, meant that whether a rose is a flowering shrub...

Celebrating ContributionsA former citizen of Appalachia, Dorothy Weiman, and sister to the late B.B. Taylor is seen in this picture holding a...

F3 Sports & FXA Sports have teamed up to bring you the Spring Shootout -  a Men’s 7v7 Flag Football Tournament coming this May! The tournament will be held on May 3,...

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park and Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the Gathering in the...

Praise God for travel mercies, I traveled with colleagues from Mountain Empire Community College to a conference in Roanoke without incident. Prayer List: Priscilla Grace,...

Happy Birthday Bobbie Clarkston 4/8, Heartlie Helvey 4/8Happy Anniversary Mike and Rhelda Collins 4/9Praise God!  My siblings Darryl Thompson and Donna Mullins, daughter...

• A Stitch in Time - Tuesday, April 1 - Saturday, May 31“A Stitch in Time” Quilt Show, now in its 28th season, this annual exhibition honors both...