© Jerry F. Couch Today I have a special treat for you. Some of the material for this article was provided by a generous local “friend of history” to whom I say THANK YOU! First, some background information is in order. The main building of the old Temple Hill High School was destroyed by fire… Read More Temple Hill High School’s Class of 1950 – Both an End and a Beginning
Pennington Gap, VA – Symphony of the Mountains, under the masterful direction of Cornelia Laemmli Orth, is proud to present “A Celebration of Freedom” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 30th at Leeman Field in Pennington Gap in conjunction with the Pro-Art Association. The stirring concert will feature an expansive program, set to open with… Read More A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM AT LEEMAN FIELD
© Jerry F. Couch These Clinch Valley Times archival photos date from 1973. As you can see, construction was moving along smoothly…until the walls began to collapse, and the roof trusses began to fall. Although several workers were injured, no one was killed. The church members vowed to rebuild, and that’s what they did. Calvary… Read More Calvary Baptist Church During Construction — 1973
Wise, VA – The Pro-Art Association concluded its 47th season with record-breaking attendance for the third consecutive year. The nonprofit served over 11,000 patrons across Wise, Lee, and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton—including over 7,300 students. “I’m really proud of the variety and diversity of this past season’s programming,” Executive Director Michael McNulty… Read More PRO-ART THANKS COMMUNITY FOR RECORD-BREAKING 47TH SEASON
WOMEN OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA is a community focused and driven creative workshop culminating in a final project to further empower the women who reside in this area by utilizing performance, art installations, and storytelling. The series seeks to provide a safe space for women to share their lived experiences, connect with their community, and create… Read More FREE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA