Powhatan Historic State Park will host an Archaeology Open House on Friday March 24 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Join park staff and archaeologists from the Jamie C. Brandon Center to explore an archaeological excavation and visit the historic town of Powhatan to see how archaeology comes to life! Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore historical documents in the nearby archives at NEARA and participate in living history to bring…
Sterling Stowers has been hired as Rebel Football Head Coach for the 23-24season. A spokes-person for the district said, “We are thrilled to have Coach Stowers take on this new role and are extremely confident in his ability to lead his team to many successes in the future. His love for football, Rebel sports, and his team is evident day in and day out. ”When asked about becoming head coach, Stowers said,…
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Musician, Teacher & Business Owner By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Dennis Horton entered life 72 years ago within 10 miles of the place he passed away. The soft spoken, patient man was known for his smile and love of family and music. He left the area with a gapping hole on Feb. 14. He was most known for his music and sense of humor. His accomplishments…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Mother Nature awakened Spring River area residents on March 3 with claps of thunder and lightning as she dumped around four inches of rain on the area over-night, swelling rivers, creeks and causing low water crossings to flood. In the early morning hours, residents living in several areas in the Spring River’s flood zone in Hardy were advised to voluntarily evacuate their homes. Hardy Police Chief Scott…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Some things are just a part of history and for Sidney, it is the green roots of their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebration. Since 1958, one of the smallest towns in Sharp County has been drawing huge crowds from across the state to celebrate their claim to fame, the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. This is the 69th year for the event, that has only had…
