In this series we have looked at how technological and economic forces have combined with urbanization and demographic changes associated with a...

“Heartsease” is what pansies and violas are called in Europe and western Asia, and a fall planting of them can gladden your heart from now until...

Dickenson County Historical Society members try to archive and preserve every aspect of the county’s history.  One subject that is rather sensitive...

Obtaining a GED® can be a challenging task for many people, and some individuals want to give up when the going gets tough. However, this was not...

For many adults, returning to school or preparing for tests such as the GED® can feel overwhelming. Balancing work, family responsibilities, and personal goals often leaves...

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

Last week, we looked at how technological and economic forces reshaped farming in Virginia over the past nine decades. In Part 2, we turn to the...

Dickenson County Historical Society members continue to search for information about the history of 4-H, the extension agents, and home...

The first place winners are:Art Quilt - Reva HillHand Appliqué - Rustine SamplesMachine Appliqué - Lora Clevinger Large - Stephanie LittleSmall -...

Thomas Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” This...

The Historical Society’s research concerning the 4-H All Stars has branched out into other topics associated with the 4-H program. Most schools...

Kids Central, Inc. has been awarded $116,308 in supplemental funding to expand nutrition services through its Head Start service area of the City of Norton, Wise County,...

Ridgeview Middle School invites the community to join us for our annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 11th, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ridgeview High School cafeteria. Enjoy...

A dramatic transformation has swept across the Virginia landscape over the past nine decades, leaving a profoundly altered agricultural sector in...

Our September outing was to the Cultural Arts Center in Appalachia. The town still has a great old timey feel and appearance. Like many of our old...