Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Mullins to Market Executive. Mullins has over 25 years of banking and financial experience in the Kingsport and Greater Tri-Cities region, where he has served the past 6 years as Senior Vice President and Office Manager of PVB’s Kingsport location.… Read more »
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What’s a Pig Butchering Scam?
Pig-butchering scams are becoming more commonplace. A University of Texas study estimates that up to $75 billion has been stolen from victims worldwide via pig butchering since 2020. Here’s how the scam typically works: The scam has become so prevalent that in 2023 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert with 15 behavioral, financial,… Read more »
Letters From Leton: You Paid What?
Over time, have you ever bought something (a car, TV, microwave, outfit, or purse) only to learn later that you paid too much for it? Remember that sinking feeling in your stomach and the regret that maybe you should have shopped a bit more before making the purchase? Well, every day your friends and neighbors… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Thinking Like a Care Giver
You may or may not have heard of Sister Bernadette Kenny known to many in our region as Sister Bernie. If not, you should read up on her. Sister Bernie moved here (via Boston, thru Africa, and then Ireland) as a part of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. Their primary focus was St. Mary’s Hospital… Read more »
Jimmy Millsaps Joins PVB
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce Jimmy Millsaps has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer. “We are very excited to have Jimmy join the officers and staff of PVB,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., CEO of PVB. “Jimmy brings a wide banking background and will… Read more »
Stay Safe This Holiday Season: 2024 Scam Prevention Tips from PVB
The holiday season brings joy, connection, and giving, but it also opens the door to an unfortunate reality: scammers often target shoppers, travelers, and even charitable donors. At Powell Valley National Bank, we prioritize your financial security and want to equip you with the tools you need to stay protected. Here are key tips to… Read more »
Send A Letter To Santa!
It’s that MERRY time of year again! This year, we have a special mailbox for letters to Santa at 6 of our offices! – Big Stone Gap, Jonesville, Pennington Gap, Duffield, Abingdon and Wise. Santa will personally respond to every child who sends a letter through one of these mailboxes! Children accompanied by an adult… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Popcorn Balls
For some, the ultimate objective this time of year is getting a plastic pumpkin full of candy. Yet for me, my cousins, and my friends, we looked forward to one thing—my mom’s homemade popcorn balls. Not having much in the way of funds to buy candy, my mom invested her time and love in creating… Read more »
Letters From Leton: The Waves Keep Coming
Over the past few years Tammie and I have traveled to the Isle Of Palms to relax, enjoy the beach, read books, and eat good seafood. Traveling there annually has allowed us to become familiar with the lay of the land and the changes brought by the waves. This year, instead of my morning… Read more »
Letters From Leton: The Ripples
As a kid, we tossed rocks (often big ones) in my Dad’s or my uncle’s ponds. We wanted to see how big a splash we could make and try to spray water on a cousin standing next to the water. After the big splash, sometimes your attention turned to the ripples spreading across the water.… Read more »