In a fast paced and ever-changing world, finding something that will last a long time keeps getting harder and harder. I have a good friend, a brother in spirit in fact, William Fields. Some of you have met William as he has attended some events at our Abingdon location. After leaving Washington County to come… Read more »

How many times in your life has someone asked, “Are you Paying Attention?” Maybe it was your Mom giving you instructions for the day or perhaps, that Teacher who caught you day dreaming on the first pretty day of spring. We all have a tendency to let our minds wander – but paying attention (or… Read more »

Sometimes we are afraid of something new. Perhaps it is learning to play an instrument or sport. Maybe learning about a new bank product or service. Perhaps it was that first day of school. Or maybe it is opening a new office in a new town… What will they think about us? They said they… Read more »

The other day I swung by one of the gas stations I use on a regular basis. I went inside to get a few things, and the total came to $8.01. I handed the cashier a $10.00 bill. The cashier handed me back two $1.00 bills and said, “I have a penny.” Now, not having… Read more »

During my years serving and working with the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance (BCMA), I have had a chance to meet many interesting folks. I count Dierks Bentley among them. Dierks has been a noted performer for a long time. He was (and is) an admirer of a Public Radio Show called “Mountain Stage” (MT)… Read more »

I know what you are thinking. Is this the latest romance novel from a famous author? Or a story of a chance encounter? No, it is the story of two people born roughly around the same time but worlds apart. They have never met, but they are kindred spirits. Earlier this month (May 6, 2019),… Read more »

This week I’d like to share a story from Jim Swartz, Vice President and Loan Review Officer: “Last month I donated blood with Marsh at the Virginia Tech 4/16 blood drive. The Marsh folks reminded me of us. Very friendly, jovial, and got the job done. I had never donated with them before. I’d donated… Read more »

Each summer our church sends a Mission team out to help others. The past 3 summers, we have sent the mission team to North Carolina to help rebuild a church and homes impacted by a hurricane from a few years back. After their work, the team comes back and shares special stories of their efforts… Read more »

Like flowers, they sprout up in the spring. Of what or whom do I speak? – Girl Scout Cookie Sales Tables. In front of the Wise Fire Department. In front of Food City. They are everywhere, and their cookies (especially Samoas and Thin Mints) call to me like the Sirens of O’Brother Where Art Thou… Read more »

As we prepare for our Annual Shareholders Meeting on Friday and our first annual meeting without George, I’d like to share this story with you. Back in December, George and Karen came by to enjoy Christmas lunch with the Jonesville staff. George was wearing red corduroy pants, and it was the last time I saw… Read more »