This Mother’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the incredible women who shaped not only my life but also the lives of so many others.At the heart of it all is my beautiful...

• A Stitch in Time - Tuesday, April 1 - Saturday, May 31“A Stitch in Time” Quilt Show, now in its 28th season, this annual exhibition honors both...

Celebrating BirthdayWednesday, May 7th a very lovely lady celebrated her birthday with her husband and they are Opal and J. Fred Tate. A precious couple. I believe Opal is...

Happy Birthday to Wilma Light 5/8, Emily Ireson 5/8.  Bette Pache-102 on 5/9, Brittany Wilder 5/9, Beth Tipton 5/11, Teresa Doby 5/11Happy Anniversary to Chuck and Angel...

Harvest a couple of garden tomatoes in midsummer and add a handful of fresh basil leaves from your garden to spark a mixed salad, or enhance a...

The 250th Anniversary of Daniel Boone’s epic trip is this year. To commemorate Daniel Boone and his Axemen’s carving the path to Kentucky in 1775, groups of hikers are...

Happy Birthday to Heather Moses 5/3; Ruth (Ruby) Kennedy 5/6, Wilma Light 5/8Praise God!  6 months ago my nephew Eric Thompson learned he had stage 4 cancer in 3 organ...

Ian Broyles signed with UVA Wise to continue his band career. Front Row, left to right: Kimberly Sturgill, Ian Broyles, Rick Galyean. Back Roe,...

Closed for VacationAppalachia Mercantile will be closed for vacation Saturday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 11th. Appreciated Phone ConversationI appreciated the telephone...

• A Stitch in Time - Tuesday, April 1 - Saturday, May 31“A Stitch in Time” Quilt Show, now in its 28th season, this annual exhibition honors both...

Happy Birthday to Ellie Rich 4/29, James Reece 4/29, Mychelle Lawson 4/29, Dot Hodges 4/30Prayer List: Carmen Gilley, Bledsoe Family, Family of Chris Rose, Beth Tipton,...

Piano to DonateWe have a piano at the Appalachia Cultural Arts Center in Appalachia and we would like to donate it so it can be used properly. Great shape. Contact me at...

As I (belatedly) set support rings around peonies recently, ants were crawling over every bud, reminding me that some gardeners worry about this...

Happy Birthday to Michael Thompson 4/19, Derek Helvey 4/20Happy Anniversary James and Laura Clarkston 4/19; Jason and Beth Tipton 4/22Praise God for Valley Volunteer Fire...

RICHMOND, Va. – In recognition of Earth Day, Virginia State Parks is hosting more than 50 events to celebrate and preserve the natural wonders of the commonwealth. From...