Breaks Interstate Park will join other parks across the country to participate in National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18.
Kids to Parks Day encourages children across the country to explor...
Forest Service promotes flash flood awareness National Forest officials are promoting flash flood awareness for people who camp outdoors.
A flash flood is a serious weather event for forest visitors because rising flood water is extremely dan...
Mine foreman certification training offered at SWCC Southwest Virginia Community College’s Center for Community, Workforce and Economic Solutions is offering first class mine foreman certification training.
Class will begin on May 21 at the Buchana...
Military pass waives day-use fees at Flannagan Dam The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue to accept military passes at its more than 2,500 recreation areas nationwide, including John Flannagan Dam and Reservoir in Dickenson County.
The Amer...
Correctional officers’ work recognized this week Throughout this week, the Virginia Department of Corrections will recognize and honor the state’s correctional officers. May 5-11 is recognized as Correctional Officers’ Week in the Commonwealth.
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Phipps Foundation recognized for leadership in philanthropy The Columbus Phipps Foundation has received the 2013 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
Mountain Empire Community College nominated The Columbus Phipps Foundation for the award, wh...
Clintwood native receives social work award University of North Carolina at Wilmington student Dana Cronkhite, a Dickenson County native, has been awarded the 2013 Toby Brown Award from the National Association of Social Workers North Caroli...
Women’s Day of Health is May 10 From manicures and massages to blood pressure checks and cardiac assessment, women will be offered a long list of free health and pampering services at a May 10 event in Clinchco.
The Seventh Annua...
County court case fees to increase The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 23 to adopt an ordinance that will add a small fee to most civil, traffic and criminal cases filed in the county.
Currently, a cour...
Dickenson County schools to honor lunch ‘superheroes’ Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Dickenson County Public Schools’ nutrition professional...