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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...

Mountain People and Places: April 2025 meeting

I hope everybody’s enjoying the warmer weather. Yard work season once again. It feels good to get back outside.The March meeting was a show and tell event and was well...

Images of the Past

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

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...

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...

Congratulations Students!

Berea CollegeFall 2024 Dean’s ListMorgan BowmanBeeTiffany DeelHaysiAlex MullinsClintwood

From left to right: Stephanie Edwards Rose, Rissa Raines, Rozina Branham, Trish Sutherland, Savannah Shields, and Kelsey Fleming.

Ridgeview Middle School PTO and Route Clearance for Vets Partner...

Ridgeview Middle School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is teaming up with Route Clearance for Vets to host the 3rd Annual Second Chance to...

GED Test Subjects

If you didn’t complete high school, there are some things you might want to know about the GED® tests. First, the following four subject tests must be passed in order to...

Register Now for Dickenson County 4-H Events

The Dickenson County Extension Office is accepting applications for the following 4-H events:4-H Mini Garden Project - Plant and harvest your own garden! This project is...

The above headlines were found in an online search of old newspapers. The top headline was found in the July 31, 1961, issue of The Kansas City Star. The bottom headline was found in the August 1, 1961, issue of the Covington Virginian.

1961 Flash Flood

Floods have been always been a part of the history of Dickenson County. The Great Flood of 1957 was the flood to which all others floods have been...

Sheep Production Meeting Scheduled for March 27

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Dickenson County, in cooperation with the Coalfield Sheep Association are sponsoring a Sheep Production Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday,...

Images From The Past Update

Dickenson County Historical Society would like to thank Rebecca Artrip and others for their quick responses in identifying the above photo from...

‘The Haysi Hardware store (to which the arrow is pointing) was ripped open and gutted by the raging waters of the 1957 flood. Automobiles were thrown into a heap on the river bank.’

The Great Flood of 1957, continued

The Great Flood of 1957 occurred on Tuesday, January 29, 1957. Local residents Bonnie Ball and Glenn Kiser each gave their accounts of that day. ...

GED Testing Information

The GED® test, a nationally recognized high school equivalency test, was developed by experts with a 70-year history in high school equivalency. According to the GED®...

FAQ about adult classes and the GED program

Southwest Regional Adult Education (SRAE) is a program that serves adults who are at least 18 years of age in the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell. We...

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