Month: February 2020



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Washington County Industrial Development Authority Appoints Jim Swartz to Board of Directors

Jonesville, VA – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce that Jim Swartz, Vice President and Loan Review Officer, has been appointed to the Washington County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Board of Directors.   The Washington County IDA is the primary organization responsible for industrial development within Washington County and supports the… Read more »



Fake Check Scams on the Rise (Especially Among Young Adults) – Avoid Them With These Tips

The Federal Trade Commission recently released new data about fake check scams. Here’s what we learned: Fake Check Scam Facts Complaints about fake check scams increased 65% since 2015. In 2019, over 27,000 fake check scams were reported resulting in over $28 million in losses. Individual median losses were $1,988. People in their 20’s were… Read more »