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    Calling All Musicians for Community Jam Session at Gather in Wise
    January 30, 2026
    Wise, VA – Husband-and-wife duo Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum), and smooth vocal harmonies into their Celtic folk...

    Free Online Poetry Workshops for Veterans
    January 30, 2026
    LEXINGTON, Va.— A series of three free online poetry workshops for U.S. military veterans residing in Southwest Virginia, will be conducted by William “MacGregor” Kimsey,...
    New books by some of your favorite authors : January 30
    January 30, 2026
    The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke​  When a dead woman is dumped on Dave Robicheaux’s property, he is pulled into a dangerous investigation that...

    True Art Showcase and children’s contest returns to Southwest...
    January 30, 2026
    The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is hosting the annual True Art Showcase and Children’s Contest. Named for the museum’s first curator, James True, the...
    Congratulations Students!
    January 30, 2026
    Lincoln Memorial UniversityFall 2025 Dean’s ListGabriel RaymondCoeburnShelby HounshelDryden
    Our gratitude to the dedicated crews working in freezing...
    January 29, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comTHANK YOUOur gratitude...

    Eagle Scout Aidan Greear beautifies Wise with flag pole installation
    January 27, 2026
    The Town of Wise is grateful to Aidan Greear of Boy Scout Troop 630 in Wise for selecting the installation of a flag pole at Bear Creek Reservoir...

    Extend the Warmth: Donate a jacket, get a free meal
    January 22, 2026
    The Cluck Truck crew is excited to announce the launch of our 3rd Annual Jacket Drive!Due to a slight logistical delay, we've extended the drive, and you can now...
    New books by some of your favorite authors : January 23
    January 22, 2026
    The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn Layla Bailey, a physician, believes she’s moved on from her amicable divorce, but a destination wedding in Paris...

    Focus on Iris for springtime blooms
    January 22, 2026
    As you make a springtime “to do” list — maybe on cold or snowy January days — your list could include one which is on mine: renovating beds of Iris...

    Home Craft Days vendor and demonstrator applications open
    January 22, 2026
    Mountain Empire Community College is now taking vendor and demonstrator applications for the 55th annual Home Craft Days Festival to be held...

    AHH Babies Breastfeeding Support Group Meetups
    January 22, 2026
    Bristol - Appalachian Highlands Healthy Babies - or AHH Babies - announces its 2026 meetup times and locations to help parents who are anxious to know if breastfeeding is...
    Congratulations Students!
    January 22, 2026
    Middle Tennessee State UniversityFall 2025 Dean’s ListBraelyn HallCoeburnRadford UniversityFall 2025 Dean’s ListReaghan BakerWiseAllyson BollingBig Stone GapKaden...
    Heartwarming meeting: Ernest T. Bass and Eleanor Thrower at Rural King

Recently, while dressed as Ernest T. Bass for a video, I went to Rural King for dog food. As I got out of my truck, a lovely elderly lady named Eleanor Thrower, who was in a parked SUV with her daughter Katherine, immediately recognized me. I went to her window, and she greeted me with a big smile and said, “Ernest T, how are you?” I replied that I was fine and complemented her. I gave her a photo card, and we briefly chatted about some rocks she had painted. I was so happy to share that moment with Eleanor and her daughter. Always remember to appreciate and spend time with our elders. God Bless. WHAT’S GOING ON? Ernest T. Bass meets Eleanor Thrower, Paws in the...
    January 22, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comPAWS IN THE PARKDon’t...

    Traditional Fusion Piano Trio to play at UVA Wise
    January 22, 2026
    Wise, VA – Cellist and five-time Grammy nominated composer Dave Eggar joins UVA Wise’s own pianist Peter Ryan and Symphony of the Mountains...

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