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Donations made at Author Talk to benefit Women's Resource Center

Donations made at Author Talk to benefit Women's Resource Center

"With Good Reasons" delves into ways Winters's ex-husband controlled her life and how she learned to recognize the co-dependency that tied her to him. This memoir also explores pivotal childhood experiences and ultimately her healing journey to a self-nurturing life.

Barnyard Sensory Gym celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

Barnyard Sensory Gym celebrates opening with ribbon cutting

The Barnyard Sensory Gym, a project of Strengthening Our System (SOS) Inc, opened its doors to children ages 14 and younger last week. Featuring a climbing wall, foam pit, swings, and much more, The Barnyard is designed to help children grow and get their wiggles out while also building community.

Veteran's Voice: 'Money Left on the Table: VA Pension, Aid and Attendance, and Survivors Pension'

Veteran's Voice: 'Money Left on the Table: VA Pension, Aid and Attendance, and Survivors Pension'

Most veterans we talk to have heard of disability compensation. Far fewer have heard of VA Pension.

The Wisdom of One Place, Understood

The Wisdom of One Place, Understood

Out of 120 on field trips near campus along Virginia’s New River that semester, only one student could call one of some 50 observed living things by name: poison ivy. Everything else — birds and bushes, wildflowers and vines, insects and fungi — were anonymous strangers.

JBC marks 25 years with commemorative ribbon cutting

JBC marks 25 years with commemorative ribbon cutting

"In 25 years, we’ve come a long way,” Woodward said. “We’ve had so much fun here, and literally thousands of students have come through our doors.”

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

This pair, Loki (dad) and Nova (mom), just celebrated the birth of seven beautiful puppies, which have all been adopted – now they are looking for their forever home.

Leading Lights Class of 2026 includes volunteers from Plenty!, Young Life, The Perfect Gift Shop

Leading Lights Class of 2026 includes volunteers from Plenty!, Young Life, The Perfect Gift Shop

In Leading Lights's 18-year history, 807 individuals have been nominated for awards, and 154 awards have been presented to distinguished volunteers. Joining them is this year's class of Leading Lights with ties to Floyd County: