Wise, VA – Grammy Award-winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian in a show that combines music “From China to Appalachia” and beyond. The trio will give a lecture and demonstration at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8th in Cantrell Hall at UVA Wise with… Read More DULCIMER DUALITIES: Tradition Meets Contemporary in Performance at UVA Wise
The Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra, under the direction of Kevin Townsend today announces its Christmas Concert schedule including performances on Thursday, December 7th at the Lyric Theatre in St Paul, VA, Friday, December 8th; at Lebanon High School in Lebanon; and Saturday, December 9th at Abingdon High School in Abingdon. All three concerts begin… Read More Heart of Appalachia Community Orchestra to Perform at the Lyric Theatre in St. Paul
Editor’s Note: The following press release was sent to the Clinch Valley Times by CSX. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2023) – The historic CSX Santa Train made its 81st run this past Saturday, November 18. Santa Claus and 100-plus elves made their way through Appalachia passing out thousands of gifts to families along the 110-mile route. “CSX is proud to… Read More A Follow-up to Last Saturday’s 81st. Santa Train Event
At approximately 10:53 a.m. on Saturday, Noveember18, 2023, the Santa Train arrived in St. Paul as scheduled, to be greeted by what appeared to be several hundred happy people. The train always carries with it a special “something” that brings smiles to the faces of even the most confirmed Grinches. As usual, the ground crew… Read More CSX Santa Train 2023 in St. Paul, Virginia
The holiday season is getting ready to kick off with Thanksgiving coming up next week. In fact, considering the number of holiday activities that are already taking place, and the fact that stores have been promoting Thanksgiving and Christmas since before Halloween, it is well underway. For many this time of year is a whirlwind… Read More God Blesses Us So That We May Bless Others — A message from Pastor Pam Sutherland