Virginia State Parks Celebrate National Public Lands Day
On Sept. 23, state parks across Virginia will celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. NPLD, now in its 30th year, highlights the vital impact of public lands on our well-being, from the air we breathe to the spaces we inhabit, and it brings together thousands of volunteers across the country, fostering […]
Purple Passion
Purple passionflower known as The Passion of Christ is visited by a shy butterfly in the waning days of summer. The flowers are said to represent certain aspects of the Christian crucifixion story. The wild plant’s lovely purple flowers are in stark contrast to the orange and yellow colors on the butterfly.
DMV Offers Electronic Title Transfer for Qualified Vehicle Sales
As part of DMV’s renewed efforts to provide superior service to Virginians, the agency is expanding its already extensive menu of online options on its newly designed website. Qualified vehicle buyers and sellers now have the ability to transfer vehicle ownership electronically. The electronic titling (e-titling) program gives an individual selling a vehicle to an individual buyer the ability to […]
September is Library Card Sign- Up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. The Lonesome Pine Regional Library joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, eBooks and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills or attending a book club or story time, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy. All without […]
Lee Pickers to Perform at ‘Lunch on the Lawn’
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its last “Lunch on the Lawn” series on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring Lee Pickers. For more information, call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at (276) 523-1322.
Stallard Seeks Readers’ Advice to Handle Noisy Neighbors
According to my calendar, Sept. 23 is the first day of fall. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. A quote from Winnie the Pooh’s “Grand Adventure” says it best, “It’s the first day of Autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings; and, best of all, leaping into leaves.” I like the idea of […]
Quinn Minute – Superstitions
Throughout the ages, our forefathers – and foremothers too – have been told that certain things bring bad luck. My uncle got sick one time because he did not listen to the old poem that said, “Leave fresh food out of the refrigerator, and you’re sure to vomit sooner or later.” You’ve likely heard it’s dangerous to walk under a […]
