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November 18, 2009
It’s a snowmen smorgasbord.
Sandra Bowling is bound to be the most popular teacher in school this week.
Preparing for surgery usually involves only a few tests and scans. For 6-year-old Noah Taylor of the Hollybrook community, however, it will mean two months in traction.
November 10, 2009
While Bryson Fanning prepares for an appointment at a Texas medical center, Bland County residents continue their financial support. The latest benefit for the two-year-old with Langerhans cell histiocytiosis will be held this Friday, Nov. 13.
Repass named to U.S. Census committee
Bland County is represented on the newly-created Virginia Complete Count Committee. The county’s project manager Audra T. Repass is serving on the committee created by Gov. Tim Kaine and is the only representative west of Roanoke.
You’ve heard of art history.
Rocky Gap High School, though, is trying out something new: history art.
November 03, 2009
Election results for Bland County
Bland County voters gave Republican statewide candidates a resounding victory, with Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell, Lt. Gov.-elect Bill Bolling and Attorney General-elect Ken Cuccinelli II each receiving around 75 percent of the vote.
Telling youth the ‘Truth’ with Bibles
Comics aren’t just for the Sunday paper anymore.
Various groups in Bland County, led by the Rev. Larry Sutphin of Rocky Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church, have purchased teen-centric Bibles in an effort to ensure that every kid in the county has a chance to hear their message about God.
Missing dog story has happy ending
Remona Jackson experiences many bad situations in her job as animal control/litter officer for Bland County. She was recently involved in an incident, though, that left her and an Ohio family extremely happy.
County makes up for state budget cuts
The Bland County Board of Supervisors last week paved over deep potholes the state had left in the budgets of five local government offices by agreeing to use county funds to prevent workers from taking hits to their salaries or losing their jobs.
October 27, 2009
Freddie Gabbert was never at a loss for words.
Even death couldn’t change that.
Gabbert, 63, died on Oct. 18 at his Main Street home in Bland.
New calendars feature historic buildings
What’s old is new again thanks to the Bland County Historical Society calendars for 2010. The 13-month calendars feature historic buildings and homes.
“It took a lot of work to get the pictures,” noted Wanda Reynolds, a member of the society’s board of directors. “We put out the word we were looking for pictures and talked it up. We had to beat the bushes to get the pictures.”
School Board gets an update from principals
A brief School Board meeting Monday night at Bland High School featured updates from the principals at each of the county’s four schools.
Ministry center gets help from ABB
A major food drive is under way in Bland County. Sponsored by the employees of ABB Inc., it seeks to collect 3,000 lbs. of non-perishable food for the Bland Ministry Center.
If the local company’s employees – with help from the community – reach the goal, the ABB Foundation will donate $1 per pound of food up to $3,000. This will result in 3,000 lbs of food and $3,000 for the ministry center.
October 20, 2009
Walkers brave cold for fundraiser
Despite the cold, dreary weather Saturday, the 2009 March for Babies by the Wythe-Bland Chapter of the March of Dimes was deemed a success. The local event raised $16,000 for the national organization with more expected from upcoming WonderWalks by area school children.
“I think it was very successful,” stated co-chairman Patty Thomas. “I was very pleased. We didn’t do some of the planned activities because of the cold.”
Thomas’ team from Wythe County Community Hospital was the top money raiser among this year’s 15 teams. The team from Lowe’s of Wytheville was in second place.
For the 19th consecutive year, Patty U. Hall was the individual raising the most money. She walked on the Lowe’s of Wytheville team.
Last year’s March for Babies netted $28,000.
“We had expected the amount to be down,” added co-chairman Nancy Pack. “With the economy like it is, we are pleased with the money raised. It’s still not too late to donate. Any amount received before the end of December will be included in this year’s walk.”
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