Tim and Kim Wininger share a photo of a large sunflower at their home in Yuma that has grown taller than their roof. It’s been a great year for sunflowers in the county as the hot summer days have allowed them to flourish.
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In Celebration of America’s 250 Anniversary
Carter’s Fort Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites you to journey with them towards the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, July 4, 2026. What was happening 250 years ago in August 1775? Throughout the summer of 1775, King George III urged his ministers to declare the American colonies to be in a state of rebellion. An […]
SWVA Artisan Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary
‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network officially kicked off its 20th Anniversary celebration last week at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (Heartwood), honoring two decades of supporting and promoting artisans across the region. Founded in 2005, ’Round the Mountain (RTM) has grown from a grassroots vision into a regional network that connects artisans to markets, strengthens community […]
Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium Offers Free Training
Teachers and non-formal educators are invited to register for free training offered at the annual Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium set for Saturday, Sept. 6 in St. Paul. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Register by sending an email to creec.committee@gmail.com. In the email, include name, contact phone number, email address, school system and department. The symposium will include a […]
Foreign Exchange Student Program Seeks Host Families
Families across the U.S. have a unique opportunity to experience a new culture right in their own homes. World Heritage International Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit public benefit organization, is currently seeking warm and welcoming host families to open their homes to international exchange students for the upcoming school year. Hosting an exchange student is a life-changing experience for families […]
Farm Credit to Host Virtual Farm Education Series
The Farm Credit Knowledge Center hosts a virtual educational series called Grow Your Knowledge to Grow Your Farm, beginning Sept. 9. Participants will receive weekly emails with access to four sessions. The Grow Your Knowledge to Grow Your Farm series is a free offering from the Farm Credit of the Virginias Knowledge Center in which participants will gain valuable insight […]
Isaiah 117 House to Launch Campaign For Regional Effort
Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the way foster care begins, is coming to the region. The nonprofit will host a community-wide kickoff event on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Goodloe Center at Mountain Empire Community College. The event will introduce an awareness campaign for Isaiah 117 House in Scott, Lee and Wise Counties and […]
The Crooked Road Seeks Affiliate Venue Applicants
The Crooked Road affiliate venue application is now open for 2026 submissions. Affiliate status is open to venues, festivals, jam sessions and other locations that highlight traditional music in Southwest Virginia. Further qualifications for affiliate status are listed in the application. The Crooked Road offers affiliate venues organizational growth opportunities and increased marketing presence. Strategic planning assistance is available to […]
Scyphers to Serve as Abingdon Branch Manager
Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a lending cooperative that serves Virginia, West Virginia and western Maryland, recently announced that Sarah Scyphers, a loan officer in the Abingdon branch, has been promoted to branch manager. Scyphers grew up on her family’s farm in Floyd County and has been a resident of Washington County for the last 17 years. She attended […]
GC Middle Honored For Environmental Literacy
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) honors schools that are working to include environmental literacy in their curricula through the Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program.Gate City Middle School is among the 31 schools selected for the honor. This year marks the schools sixth award.As the Commonwealth’s official environmental education school recognition program, DWR’s Virginia Naturally School Program honors exemplary […]
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