In his song “BACK HOME” David Morris sings, “Back home out in them hills, if depression don’t get you then the Fentanyl will.” Even if we’d like to do so, we can’t ignore the truth in those lyrics. All of us either know or know of someone whose life has been negatively impacted or (in… Read More National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day August 21, 2025
TEACHERS AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATORS are invited to register for free training offered at the annual Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium set for Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at the UVA Wise Oxbow Center in St. Paul, Virginia. Deadline to register is Aug. 22. Register by sending an email to creec.committee@gmail.com. In the email, include name, contact… Read More Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium
DAMASCUS, Va., August 15, 2025 — Officials from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests are reminding the public that the Virginia Creeper Trail between Damascus and Whitetop Mountain remains closed due to significant safety concerns and ongoing recovery work following Hurricane Helene. The closed 17-mile segment sustained widespread damage, including the loss or compromise of… Read More Virginia Creeper Trail Closure Remains In Effect as Recovery Moves Forward
Celebrate safely this July 4th CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – As communities across Virginia prepare for Fourth of July festivities, state officials are urging residents to prioritize safety and celebrate responsibly. Fireworks continue to pose a significant risk during holiday festivities. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 14,700 people across the U.S. were injured by… Read More VIRGINIA OFFICIALS STRESS FIREWORKS SAFETY THIS 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
MEETING WAS HELD AT THE WISE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S OFFICE IN THE LONESOME PINE REGIONAL LIBRARY AT WISE, VIRGINIA Suzanne Adams called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM. Glenda Ewing read the minutes of the August 13, 2024, Business Meeting and the Executive Committee Meeting March 18, 2025. Bonnie Aker made a motion to… Read More Wise County Historical Society – April 5, 2025 Annual Business Meeting Minutes