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‘Miss Nell’ closing her shop

December 20, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

December 20, 1962 — The C. Heath and sister millinery store, owned and operated by Mrs. J.R. Painter, affectionately known as “Miss Nell” is closing her Millinery and Ladies Apparel Shop on Dec. 31, after […]

Bulldogs tame Wildcats, 58-45, to earn fourth-straight win

December 19, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

By Randy Arrington LURAY, Dec. 18 — After dropping the season opener at home to East Rockingham in late November, the Luray Bulldogs have now won four in-a-row in December. On Monday night, Luray picked […]

Melvin Winford Bailey

December 19, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

Age 94, Elkton, Va. Melvin Winford Bailey, 94, of Elkton, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Journey’s Crossing Assisted Living. Mr. Bailey was born August 1, 1929, in the Weaver Hollow area of […]

James Franklin Fox

December 19, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

Age 81, Luray, Va. James Franklin Fox, 81, of Luray, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1942, in Maryland and was a son of the late George Ray […]

Winfred Julian Chrisman

December 19, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

Age 82, Stanley, Va. Winfred Julian “PawPaw” Chrisman, 82, of Stanley, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, with his family by his side. Born May 1, 1941, he was a lifelong resident of Stanley. […]

Grove gets a patent

December 19, 2023 PVNPublisher 0

December 19, 1889 — Mr. F.G. Grove, son of Mr. John P. Grove, has patented an ingenious device, known as a “link- lifter,” to be used by train men for coupling cars, which greatly lessens […]