“I had a little Bird Its name was Enza I opened up the window and In flew Enza” In 1918 a terrible world flu outbreak occurred. In America alone, over 600,000 folks passed. Dr. Joseph Smiddy shared with me that he had asked his great aunt about the times and the impact on folks in… Read more »
As a kid growing up in Appalachia, the woods (nature) were like a second home. Traipsing up and down hollows, ridges, being in the woods was as natural, well as nature. I was around 8 or 9 year of age walking down a mountain road from my uncle’s house when about 50 or so yards… Read more »
An update from our President, Chairman, & CEO, Leton Harding, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, the strength of our region, and the ways PVB is here to help. “Coronavirus, COVID-19, presents a unique challenge for our Country and Economy. As an institution founded in 1888, having sustained 29 economic recessions and depression, World Wars,… Read more »
Have you ever tried to do something that was very hard for you but seemed easy for others? Maybe it was learning to play an instrument. Solve a math problem. Ride a bike. Work a farm tractor. I suspect that frustration welled up in you-internal doubt about your capabilities. Maybe even anger! Perhaps this was made… Read more »
Jonesville, VA — More than 35,000 public school students and their families from across Virginia will read the same book on the same schedule starting Friday, March 6th, 2020. It’s all part of Virginia Reads One Book — a statewide family literacy program designed to strengthen the educational connection between home and school from Richmond-based… Read more »
How much time is in a day? Your phone, watch (if you still wear one), Fitbit all say 24 hours. But we all know that a “day” is really 23 hours 56 minutes and 4.09 seconds don’t we? I have always been fascinated by things like time and its creation of leap year. How is it that… Read more »
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 »
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 »
With the recent tragic accident of the helicopter crash in California, my mind has turned to basketball. As a young fellow, basketball was my sport. I emulated my favorite player, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, and perfected the hook shoot – a shot that allowed me to play against taller players and frustrated my opponents. The perfection… Read more »
Jonesville, VA – On March 20, Virginia high school seniors will spend the day shadowing bankers at Powell Valley National Bank as a part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders. The purpose of the day is to expose students to… Read more »
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