Scenes from the Clinch River
Recent rain showers have created lush scenery along the River Road between St. Paul and Castlewood.
Recent rain showers have created lush scenery along the River Road between St. Paul and Castlewood.
The following article was featured in the June 24th, 1971 edition of the Clinch Valley Times. When the article appeared, only a few of the storm photos were included due to the limitations of printed media. That means some of the photos you’re seeing today are “new old news.” These pictures are a valuable reminder… Read More June 17, 1971 – A Massive Storm in St. Paul
MEMORY LANE — This yellowed, fragile front page of the Clinch Valley Times dates from August 28, 1958 – almost 60 years ago. At that time, the CVT was owned and published by the Bausell family of Lebanon, Virginia (they also published the Lebanon News). At least two pieces of equipment from that time period… Read More The Clinch Valley Times, Aug. 28, 1958
© Jerry F. Couch Earlier this month some of the most beautiful automobiles in our region were on display at the Crooked Road Rod Run Car Show in St. Paul. In the photos that accompany this article, you’ll see some of their less-fortunate brethren. Their bashed noses, crumpled hindquarters, and torn flanks bear witness to… Read More Honk – Screeeeech – BAM! Vintage Wrecks in the St. Paul Area
© Jerry F. Couch Many communities combine to form the amalgamation we call “home” here in Southwest Virginia. One of those communities is Hanging Rock, located between St. Paul and Dante. Hanging Rock takes its name from a nearby and quite impressive rock formation. Many people mistakenly believe this rock formation was the result… Read More Hanging Rock, Virginia – Part 1