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Images Of The Past

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

Boosting Math Skills for Adult Learners

Whether you’re returning to school, changing careers, or simply wanting to sharpen your brain, improving your math skills as an adult is not only possible, but it can also...

Clintwood Farmers Market opens April 25

The Clintwood Farmers Market will open on Friday, April 25. Hours of operation will be 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. every Friday. This is the 12th year of operation for the farmer’s...

The small “Mullins Data” plaque located to the left of the large John Mullins plaque at the old Historic Courthouse in Clintwood, Virginia, states the dates that the time capsule should have been opened.

Mullins Data ‘Time Capsule’

If you have ever walked by the old Historic Courthouse in Clintwood, you may have noticed the large bronze plaque honoring John Mullins, the only...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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