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Dealing with their son Jonah's Type I diabetes has become routine for Jim and Rebecca Mullins of the Sandy Ridge section of Dickenson County. Pictured with the couple are their three children, Jonah (left), Connor and Chloe.
Diabetic youth on waiting list for service dog
While lots of little boys dream of having a puppy to play with and keep them company, 7-year-old Jonah Mullins wants one for an even bigger reason. Jonah is awaiting a furry companion who can alert...
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Historical society offers help in tracing roots
Do you have an interest in researching your family’s history, but are uncertain where to start? If so, the Dickenson County Historical Society has the tools to help and, if enough people want to a...
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Zoe’s Blessings was created in honor of Zoe Mullins, who has multiple health issues.
Zoe’s Blessings plans second fundraiser
Just before Christmas last year, members of a local organization traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to present Monroe Carell Children’s Hospital with the largest donation ever given to the hospital by a...
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Transfer station tipping fee increases
If you’re taking trash to the county transfer station, expect to see an increase in what you pay. The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors voted April to increase the fee from $60 to $80 per ton....
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Winnie Mullins, who lives near Clintwood, displays the Purple Heart awarded to her brother, Alonzo Haynes, decades after he was killed in World War II. PHOTO BY TERESA MULLINS. <a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
Family of fallen World War II soldier receives his medals
PINE CREEK — The oval-framed photograph, one of many adorning the walls in Winnie Mullins’ living room, depicts a handsome young serviceman with auburn red hair and a shy smile. The soldier is Alo...
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Tourism director aims to boost artisan trail
Local tourism director Rita Surratt believes Dickenson County has a rich history of artisans whose unique and detailed work is an asset to the community. Surratt, also chair of ‘Round the Mountain ...
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Friends of Cassie Yates Owens gathered Friday in Haysi to raise money to help with her medical expenses. Owens is in a Lexington, Ky., hospital awaiting a double lung transplant. PHOTO BY TERESA MULLINS. <a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
Community rallies to help friends in need
Among the best traits of small communities is that they are often closely knit. Two recent events in Dickenson County prove that trait is especially obvious in this area. The separate fundraisers ...
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