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Growing Together - Part 7: Relationship Between Permaculture and...

Permaculture was introduced last week in Part 6 of this series, and I intended to dive straight into its main design principles this week. However,...

Developing a growth mindset as an adult

Developing a growth mindset in adult learners is a transitional approach that empowers individuals to see their abilities, intelligence, and potential as qualities that can...

Heavy snowfall during the snowstorm of April, 1987, caused extensive damage to the roof of Sandlick Hardware. This photo was taken by Joe C. Baker and appeared in the April 8, 1987, issue of The Cumberland Times.

Dickenson County Blizzards of 1987 and 1993

For a few days last week, Dickenson County experienced high temperatures of 75 to 80 degrees. Then by the morning of Thursday, March 12,...

The Columbus Phipps Foundation is receiving applications for ...

The Columbus Phipps Foundation is taking applications for scholarships from students attending college or professional school for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students who...

Breaking the stigma of going back to school

For many adults, the idea of returning to school carries an invisible weight. While society often celebrates young students heading off to college, adult learners...

Images of the Past

Dickenson County Historical Society needs the assistance of The Dickenson Star readers. The Historical Society often receives donations of photos. ...

M&K Floral and More along with several business’s celebrated...

Melissa Charles wrote the following Facebook post after receiving entries for the longest married couple in Dickenson County:What started out as an...

This photo of McClure Avenue in Clintwood, Virginia, was taken in December, 1952, and shows some of the buildings which were destroyed or affected about ten years later by the fire of 1962.

Winter Weather in the 1960’s

The past few days have been a delight for those who wish for an early spring. However, Mother Nature has a way of letting us know who is in...

Growing Together - Part 6: Introduction to Permaculture In...

Polyculture was highlighted last week in Part 5 of this series. This week a similar sounding but different and much broader concept will be...

Apple Grafting Workshop scheduled for March 23

The Dickenson County Extension Office is offering an Apple Tree Grafting workshop to be held Monday, March 23, at 10 a.m. AND at 6 p.m. Both workshops will be held in the...

Short-term solution for wet spots: a lovely rain garden

April showers are ahead, but if heavy rainfalls perennially create a drainage problem in your landscape, preparation work may lead to a...

March Bee School

The Lonesome Pine Beekeepers Association and Haysi Supply in cooperation with Virginia Cooperation Extension – Dickenson County will be conducting a Bee School during...

Overcoming Barriers in Adult Education

Adult education plays a vital role in strengthening individuals, families, and communities. Whether adults are pursuing a high school equivalency credential, workforce...

High Tunnels: Beginning and Extending the Growing Season – March 12

The Dickenson County Extension Office, in partnership with Virginia State University’s Small Farm Educational Outreach Program, the Lonesome Pine Soil & Water...

Beef Educational meeting to be held March 17

Virginia Cooperative Extension – Dickenson County, in cooperation with the Coalfield Beef Cattle and Land Use Association will host an educational beef cattle program on...

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