Today In History
Marksville matters
March 27, 1890 — Farmers have most of their corn ground plowed and are now making time by hauling ties from the mountain. A great deal of the timber from which the bark was peeled […]
Year: 2021
Letters
Winum Family: A heartfelt ‘Thank you’
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our family, friends and community for your kindness, love and prayers during this difficult time. From the food, flowers, gifts and […]
Education
Luray native to serve as director of new MBA program in justice at Bluefield College
~ Press release issued by Bluefield College BLUEFIELD (VA), March 23 — The Caudill School of Business and the School of Criminal Justice at Bluefield College is launching a new concentration in justice administration under […]
Today In History
Sheriff narrowly escapes bullet
March 26, 1964 — Page County Sheriff Clark Long had a harrowing experience Monday afternoon of this week while attempting to arrest a 26-year-old Stanley man. A shot fired by the man from a 30-30 […]
Stanley
Stanley’s Co. 24 answered 42 calls in February
~ Provided by Stanley Volunteer Fire Department, Co. 24 STANLEY, March 23 — Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department answered 42 calls for the month of February. Chief Pettit […]
Stanley
‘More than just a store’ coming to Stanley
By Randy Arrington STANLEY, March 25 — Horizon Goodwill Industries announced on its Facebook page last Friday that it will be opening a new location in the Town of Stanley in the coming weeks. Started […]