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Martinsville teacher publishes book highlighting historic, untold stories of Patrick County
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A Martinsville Middle School history teacher is sharing the untold stories of Patrick County in her newly published book, “Patrick Pioneers Part One.”. Beverly Belcher Woody spent three years writing the book. But her fascination with history came long before that. “I have always loved...
Finding bargains means saving lives
Rummaging for a bargain at Pawsome Treasures allows for a bit of retail therapy while managing to leave inflation at the door. And purchases go to help a good cause — proceeds from the new Mount Airy thrift store are going to help offset costs of spay and neuter services as well as to help animal rescue and foster groups. Store co-owner Jodi Prince explained, “We’re a newly created non-profit;...
‘Wishtree’ Author Responds To Virginia Community’s Cancellation Of ‘One Book’ Program
This conversation originally aired in the July 14, 2024 episode of Inside Appalachia. Children’s author Katherine Applegate visited Floyd, Virginia, this spring after the school system canceled its “One Division, One Book” community reading program over concerns about the book’s main character — an oak tree.
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