Category: Local News

Governor McAuliffe Recommends $300,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for the St Paul Lyric Project

June 15, 2017 Josh Sawyers

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced he is recommending more than $2.7 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awards for ten projects in the Appalachian Region, which encompasses 25 counties and eight independent cities in Southwest Virginia. ARC will finalize approval of these project awards later this year. “Supporting Virginia’s Appalachian Region with investments in water, sewer, and critical…

St. Paul Feastival Celebrates Mountains of Music Homecoming and Looks Toward the Future with Delicious Innovation

May 26, 2017May 26, 2017 Josh Sawyers

On Saturday, June 17, the St. Paul, Virginia, will celebrate its history and renaissance with an evening Feastival, one of three extraordinary Southwest Virginia events that promise to serve up signature fare and a cultural feast during the Crooked Road’s 2017 Mountains of Music Homecoming. The evening will commence with local pints at St Paul’s Sugar Hill Brewery, followed by…

Innovative company creating a ripple effect in SWVA’s workforce

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Operation Tomorrow’s Workforce – A series brought to you by United Way of Southwest Virginia Karen Sorber and her husband Kelly Rock started Micronic Technologies in 2008. The story about how the company began is just as interesting as what the company does. Sorber said, “In 2007, a year prior to me marrying my husband, I was in Peru on…

49 Winchester Returns to the Stage

May 11, 2017 Josh Sawyers

In the Fall of 2013, 49 Winchester was started in Castlewood, Virginia by founding members: Isaac Gibson, Chase Chafin, and Bus Shelton. They went on to add a rhythm section and recorded their debut album with Bristol, Virginia’s Dan Fehr. It was released on April 25th, 2014. Songs are written by singer and guitarist, Isaac, and discuss the trials and triumphs…

Dominion Virginia Power Plan Sees More Clean Energy

May 3, 2017 Josh Sawyers

The carbon footprint for a typical Dominion Virginia Power customer would shrink by as much as 25 percent over the next eight years under a plan the company presented today. When added to reductions already made by Dominion, carbon emissions to meet the energy needs of a typical residential customer would fall by up to 46 percent between 2007 and…

An introduction to the gap between the worlds of learning and work in Southwest Virginia

May 2, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Operation Tomorrow’s Workforce A series brought to you by United Way of Southwest Virginia United Way of Southwest Virginia is the leading non-profit organization in our region and serves as the backbone organization in our community. In our work that reaches across all sectors in thirteen counties and two cities, we focus efforts on improving the health, education, and financial…

ATV Trail Day for Children Affected by Disabilities on April 29

April 19, 2017 Josh Sawyers

On April 29th Spearhead Trails and Trail Buddies will host their annual ride for children affected by disabilities. They will begin the ride in St. Paul at the Park/ Pavilion at noon and ride until 5:00 PM . Kids will get a chance to ride the Mountain View Trail System and then enjoy pizza at the park!! Helmets and eye…

Senator Tim Kaine Makes a Stop in Castlewood on his SWVA Visit

April 14, 2017April 13, 2017 Josh Sawyers

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his travel through Southwest Virginia to discuss jobs and the economy, education, his support for coal miners’ retirement benefits, and other issues impacting local communities. Kaine’s roles on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Senate Budget Committee give him a platform to share the conversations he has around the…

Short on Days: 10 Fantastic Things to Do in Castlewood & St. Paul Virginia

February 26, 2017March 9, 2017 Josh Sawyers

With rich history and nature’s beauty all around, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy while visiting Castlewood and St. Paul Virginia. Early pioneers, like Daniel Boone, made their homes in Castlewood while exploring new territory across the Cumberland Gap, and robber barons of the Gilded Age like, Jay Gould and the Vanderbilts, came seeking opportunities in timber,…

Support the Lyric Theater with a High Five

February 15, 2017 Josh Sawyers

Next time you are in Sugar Hill Brewing for a meal, give the Lyric a “High Five” to help support their fundraising efforts. You’ll be able to show your support with a lightbulb in the window, so St. Paul will be able to light up the Lyric one day. This option may be coming to other dining establishments in town,…

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