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Large Business of the Year: Johnson Chevrolet

Announcing the 2026 Dickenson County Chamber Business of the Year...

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Dickenson County Chamber Business of the Year award recipients! Congratulations to all of our deserving...

Senator Todd Pillion secures $7M for Coalfields Expressway and...

DICKENSON COUNTY, VA — Southwest Virginia scored major wins in Virginia’s newly adopted state budget with the inclusion of $7 million for the Coalfields Expressway and...

R.O.P.E.S. program receives grant to continue supporting recovery...

The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA) has awarded far Southwest Virginia localities $814,060 in Program Year 2027 (PY27) Cooperative...

Dr. Clint Pinion, Rachel Patton, Lisa Baker, Sabrina Stanley, Tiffany Leake, Dana Cronkhite, Matt Brown, and Matt Boggs recently represented Dickenson County and its partners at the inaugural Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority Recovery Conference in Roanoke. The group shared how local and regional partners are working together to connect recovery, education, workforce development, and community support services to create new opportunities for individuals and families across Southwest Virginia.

Dickenson County presents Recovery Ecosystem at Inaugural OAA...

Dickenson County was proud to participate in the inaugural Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) Recovery Conference held recently in Roanoke....

Discover your future in Pharmacy: ACP announces three summer camps...

OAKWOOD, VA – Ever wonder what it’s like to be a pharmacist? The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is inviting students to find out firsthand at one of three free,...

Tim Stuller, who serves as the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) representative on the VCEDA board was recognized for his service to the board upon the occasion of his retirement. He was presented with a framed certificate during Thursday's board meeting in appreciation for his service to VCEDA. Also pictured are VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher, left; and VCEDA Board Chairman Greg Edwards, right.

VCEDA board approves $1.65M in funding for 26 projects in Southwest...

LEBANON, Va. — June 19, 2026 — The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Board met Thursday in Lebanon and approved $1.65...

New Virginia agricultural laws effective July 1: A guide for...

Following the 2026 General Assembly session, new laws are set to impact Virginia's agricultural sector and consumers. Key changes involve labeling standards, invasive...

Major changes to Virginia Residential Landlord Laws start July 1

Beginning July 1, significant amendments to the Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (VRLTA) will take effect, introducing stricter obligations for landlords and...

When a Town Lost Its Boys

Stephen King writes horror fiction about small towns haunted by tragedy. Bedford, Virginia, lived one. On June 6, 1944, one of America's smallest communities suffered one...

Clintwood's popular Food Truck Rodeo continues every Monday through...

The Food Truck Rodeo has hit its stride, becoming a popular weekly tradition that brings residents and visitors together every Monday evening in...

Featured music includes Old Time Band and from youth the Pick & Bow String Bands

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Appalshop celebrates 40th anniversary of Seedtime on the Cumberland...

Appalshop invites friends, neighbors, and visitors to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Seedtime on the Cumberland—a FREE, three-day festival...

Miana Abshire (Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission Disaster Recovery Programs Assistant) and Sabrina Stanley (Dickenson County Communications & Community Engagement Specialist) were selected for the 2026-2027 LEAD SWVA Program cohort.

Dickenson County professionals selected for LEAD SWVA Program

Dickenson County is proud to announce that two local professionals have been selected to participate in the 2026-2027 LEAD SWVA Program, a regional...

Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority thanks responders, Red Cross...

To the Editor:On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority experienced an apartment fire at our Centennial Heights property in Haysi, Virginia....

Secret data center deals hid toxic water pollution risk from Wise...

To the Editor:The non-disclosure agreement(s) related to data centers and locations prevented Wise County citizens from making timely input about how data centers affect...

Dickenson County real estate taxes due by June 5

The first half of the 2026 real estate taxes are due by June 5, 2026. The Dickenson County Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. The office is located...

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