This series on Virginia drought concludes this week with a current drought update and good news. A wetter pattern is developing across much of...

The Clinchco Senior Citizens (aka. Recycled Teenagers) went to the Lonesome Pine Regional Library on May 28 and enjoyed crafting a Safari themed...

WISE, Va. — The Virginia-Kentucky District Fair will return June 9-13, 2026, bringing five days of family entertainment, agricultural exhibits, competitions, live music,...

Considering all the time and effort it takes to get, is a GED® worth it in the end? The answer is a resounding yes! You just need some tips on how to stay motivated to...

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

As our volunteers prepare for the Historical Society’s upcoming genealogy workshop and for the annual Military Tribute,  many interesting stories...

This week we continue answering questions and reviewing recommendations for farmers and producers to assist them in dealing with drought...

Eighth GradeFirst Honor RollBaylee Shea Anderson, Madilyn Eliana Bunch, Madalin Amelia Cail, Eden Nevaeh Counts, Andi Mariah Edwards, Eli Clay Edwards, Isabella Skye...

Hello everyone. It looks like our warm weather finally arrived. It’s a good time to get out and do outside stuff,  some of us just have to do it in...

As another school year ends, you may be considering a career in the field of education before a new school year begins in August. A job as a paraprofessional could be a...

Preparations are being made throughout the country to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation. Dickenson County Historical Society is...

The month of May marks the beginning of several holidays set aside for patriotism. Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day...

Although a cooler and wetter than normal May weather pattern is developing in the mountains of western Virginia, significant drought remains in...

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

A toddler may pluck and puff a gone-to-seed dandelion head and laugh as graceful achenes drift away. What he doesn’t know is that those seeds may...