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Enhancing reading skills for adults

Reading is an essential skill that empowers individuals to navigate everyday life, pursue educational goals, and advance in their careers. Many adults, however, struggle...

L-R: Clifton Mullins, Chris Rakes, Nathan Ramey, John Wilmot, Ron Kendrick, Roger Elkins, Steven Moore, Brad Fleming

Clintwood Masonic Lodge #66 Celebrates Tartan Heritage and Kilt Night

Clintwood -- On Saturday evening, April 5, members of Clintwood Masonic Lodge #66 AF&AM proudly gathered for a special meeting honoring Tartan...

‘Little John’ Yates with his wife, Maude, and son, Billie.

‘Little John’ Yates The Story of a Good Farmer, part 2

Last week the Historical Society presented part 1 of the story of “Little John” Yates. The story’s conclusion is presented below.“When “Little...

Hunter Fields in Junior Combination-1st runner-up

4-H Share the Fun and 4-H Camp Registration

The annual 4-H Share the Fun Area II (Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell Counties) contest was held at Southwest Virginia Community College...

Wednesday winners from left to right, Joe Sperow 1st place 11.49 lbs total weight and 4.65 lb big largemouth; Logan Johnson and his wife Savannah in middle helping hold fish (she has had cancer 3 times and being in a tournament was on her bucket list) and Wes Oquinn and his partner Bear Mullins has 2nd place with 9.67 lbs total weight.

Mountain View Marina fishing tournament

Images Of The Past Update

Dickenson County Historical Society would like to thank Rebecca Artrip for her quick response in identifying the above photo from the last two...

‘Little John’ Yates of Caney Ridge

‘Little John’ Yates The Story of a Good Farmer

Spring has arrived and many are thinking of ‘putting out’ a garden. An interesting story titled, The Story of a Good Farmer, was found in a 1949...

UVA Wise announces Commencement Speaker Governor Glenn Youngkin

Wise, Va. – The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced this week that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will serve as speaker at UVA Wise’s 2025...

Critical Thinking Skills for Adults

In today’s fast-paced, information-rich world, critical thinking skills have become more essential than ever. For adults navigating complex personal, professional, and...

Adult basic education classes

Do you or someone you know struggle in the areas of reading and basic math? If so, there are classes offered by Southwest Regional Adult Education (SRAE) that can help....

Milton William Remines and his son, Harold. This photo can be found in the book, Meet Virginia’s Baby.

Milton W. Remines Dickenson County’s ‘Father of Education’

This past week Dickenson County Historical Society members were rearranging a display of old school readers to place near an old, 1870 Seth Thomas...

Ground covers solve a multitude of problems

An attractive ground cover could be the answer when you have a landscaping problem.You may have seen, as I have, someone use a thick rope to lower...

Images of the Past

Dickenson County Historical Society needs the assistance of The Dickenson Star readers. The Historical Society has received several donations which...

This photo was taken on the evening of Monday, April 4, 1977, as the “raging Russell Fork River, Prater Creek, and McClure River connected near the center of Haysi.” This photo, taken by Dennis Baker, appeared in The Cumberland Times newspaper.

Until 1977, the big flood of 1957 was considered to be the worst flood in Dickenson County history. However, on April 4, 1977, that changed when a...

The Power of Adult Education

Education is often seen as an important foundation for personal and professional growth, and it doesn’t have an age limit. Adult education, with its many benefits, is...

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