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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Ewabo performs at MECC as part of Black History Monthfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeEwabo, one of the preeminent Caribbean calypso bands in the mid-Atlantic region, will perform in the Goodloe Center on the Mountain Empire Community College campus from 11:30 am... Read more...MECC announces fall semester President, Honor and Merit Listsfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe following students have been named to the Mountain Empire Community College President’s List for the fall 2011 semester. Students are eligible for the... Read more...W. H. and Callie Anne Coughlin Clark Master Teacher Awardfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeNominations for the W. H. and Callie Anne Coughlin Clark Master Teacher Award are being solicited by the Mountain Empire Community College Foundation. The Foundation will be... Read more...MECC to host NASA event on January 25from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeMountain Empire Community College will host pre-International Space Station downlink activities on Wednesday, January 25, in the Goodloe Center on the Big... Read more...‘Notes from the Ghetto’ new exhibit at MECC’s Slemp Galleryfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeA new art exhibit, Notes from the Ghetto, will be on display from January 9 through February 17, in the Slemp Gallery at Mountain Empire Community College.... Read more...Joshua Berry Receives 2011 Farmers and Miners Bank Scholarshipfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe Mountain Empire Community College Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2011 Farmers and Miners Bank Scholarship has been awarded to Joshua Berry of Gate City, VA. ... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Big Stone Gap, Virginia with AmericanTowns Big Stone Gap Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Wise County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Big Stone Gap organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Big Stone Gap is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Big Stone GapGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Big Stone Gap areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Big Stone Gap in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Virginia is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...An Invitation to our Big Stone Gap Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Big Stone Gap, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...Mother and son become students at MECCfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeTammy Austin and her son Jacob will be school mates when spring classes begin at Mountain Empire Community College in January, but their paths will not cross on the... Read more...Great Expectations Program at MECCfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeChallenges exist in all walks of life. How we react to these challenges is what ultimately defines us. The Great Expectations program at Mountain Empire Community... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...46 angels adorn MECC SIFE Club’s Angel Treefrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeForty-six young people, ages ranging from 3 months to 17 years, will get some of their Christmas wishes this year, thanks to the Mountain Empire Community College SIFE (Students... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in VirginiaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Virginia Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...Business Basics Workshop being offered December 7from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeFind out if you’re ready to start a business, the steps for starting a business, marketing and customer service advice and resources available to launch a successful... Read more...MECC paralegal graduate Houghton receives first Chancellor University scholarshipfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeAmanda Houghton is the first Mountain Empire Community College graduate of the Paralegal program to be awarded a full scholarship to Chancellor University in... Read more...Amanda Harber receives the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation Commonwealth Legacy Scholarshipfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Program honors a philanthropic leader each year. This year’s $3,500 award is named the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation Commonwealth... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...The Troupe to perform December 2nd, 3rd, 4thfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeDespise reading Shakespeare? Not to worry. The Mountain Empire Community College Drama Club, The Troupe, will introduce you to Shakespeare in a variety of hilarious ways –... Read more...
Big Stone Gap Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Big Stone Gap areaBig Stone Gap VA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Big Stone Gap area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and... Read more...
Big Stone Gap Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...VFW Post 5715 holds honor ceremony on MECC campusfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeOn Thursday, a light breeze in the crisp fall morning kept the flag waving in front of Mountain Empire Community College as students, faculty and staff gathered for a ceremony... Read more...MECC Foundation event to benefit the Dickenson County Endowed Scholarship Fundfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe Mountain Empire Community College Foundation is conducting a special event on Thursday, November 17 at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood to raise funds to endow a... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Big Stone Gap Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Big Stone Gap elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... 1 comment Read more...Living Legends speaker kicks off veterans recognition activities at MECCfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeBobby F. Griffin, a native of Bristol, Virginia and a veteran of the Korean War, will tell his inspiring story on November 9, beginning at 11:00 am, in the Goodloe Center at... Read more...MECC Foundation recognizes Delegate Bud Phillips with new scholarshipfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe MECC Foundation honored retiring delegate Clarence E. Phillips on Saturday, October 15 at its annual Home Craft Days Breakfast and announced the establishment of a scholarship... Read more...Wise County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Wise CountyLocal Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Wise County Virginia area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Virginia VAVirginia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Virginia. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... Read more...MECC Foundation special event to raise funds for AIMS Higher Scholarshipsfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeMECC Foundation is planning a special event, “The Fabulous 50’s,” to be held on Thursday, November 3 at the Scott County Career and Technical Center at 6:30 p.m.... Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Big Stone Gap and across the country. With... Read more...Find Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Virginia corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... Read more...MECC Foundation receives over $1.3 millionfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeIn the days leading up to his inauguration, MECC President Dr. Scott Hamilton announced that the MECC Foundation has received $1,355,000 in new endowment gifts and pledges over... Read more...Local Criminal Justice Leaders graduate from leadership academyfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeLocal criminal justice leaders from throughout Southwest Virginia made up the fifth graduating class from the Professional Leadership Academy, a partnership between the Southwest... Read more...Autoharp workshop at MECC on October 12thfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeAs part of the Home Craft Days 40th anniversary, MECC will be sponsoring an Autoharp Workshop. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, October 12th, from 1:00 p.m. to... Read more...Inauguration of Hamilton as sixth MECC president set for October 14from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeJames Scott Hamilton will be inaugurated as the sixth president of Mountain Empire Community College on Friday, October 14th, in the Goodloe Center of Phillips-Taylor Hall... Read more...Lordy, Home Craft Days Festival is 40!from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThings can change a lot in 40 years, with at least four generations of people interacting with the wonders of technology. Life can become almost unrecognizable. Or, on the other... Read more...MECC signs nursing agreement with Bluefield Collegefrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeAnother opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing is now available for graduates of the RN nursing program at Mountain Empire Community College. MECC and... Read more...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Virginia VAWe have the best Virginia apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Virginia. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in... Read more...Veenstra’s work on display at MECCfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeArtist Jim Veenstra’s new exhibit in the Slemp Gallery at Mountain Empire Community, Woodcuts and Whatnots, includes woodcuts, paintings, and experimental mixed... Read more...
FAMILY FUN FESTAbundant Life Apostolic Apostolic Church located @ 3163 Secnnd Ave. East, will be hosting "FAMILY FUN FEST". Sept. 24, 2011, @ 9:00 am. A fun filled time of food, fun,... Read more...MECC hosts volunteer fair in remembrance of 9/11from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeIn honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, MECC AmeriCorps and Student Services are hosting the United We Serve Volunteer Fair on Friday,... Read more...MECC signs agreement with Chancellor Universityfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeParalegal is one of the fastest growing fields today with a growth projection of 28% between 2008 and 2018 according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. To encourage... Read more...MECC holds nursing pinning ceremonyfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeOn August 8, the Mountain Empire Community College Practical Nursing Program held its fall pinning ceremony. Twelve very proud students participated in the ceremony while... Read more...MECC announces summer semester President, Honors, and Merit listsfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe following students have been named to the Mountain Empire Community College President’s List for the summer 2011 semester. Students are eligible for the... Read more...SW Virginia Museum exhibit at MECCfrom:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to announce a partnership with Mountain Empire Community College’s... Read more...Appalachian Children’s Theater Performance at MECC on August 14from:Mountain Empire Community CollegeThe Applachian Children’s Theater (ACT) will present an evening of songs, monologues and scenes on Sunday, August 14 at the Goodloe Center on the Mountain Empire... Read more... |
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