Most folks are aware of The Great Gatsby, a 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, known in some circles as the “Great American Novel.” But it didn’t start out that way.
Tips to Protect Consumers During a Rise in Phishing Scams
In light of the recent rise in phishing scams, and specifically text scams, the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) urges all bank customers to be vigilant in detecting these scams. Every day, thousands of people fall for fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be with a bank. These are commonly referred to as phishing… Read more »
PVB Promotes Ted Fields
Jonesville, Virginia– PVB is pleased to announce the promotion of Ted Fields to Chief Banking Officer and Head of Deposit Sales and Operations. “I am excited to announce this promotion, as Ted’s profound leadership and expertise have been instrumental in driving our success and efforts in the Kingsport and greater Tri-Cities area,” said Leton L.… Read more »
2025 Top Virginia Employer for Interns
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) was recognized as a 2025 Top Virginia Employer for Interns. The award, administered by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) in collaboration with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, recognizes organizations for their… Read more »
Charles Powers Joins PVB
Jonesville, Virginia– PVB is pleased to announce Charles Powers has joined the bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer. “We are very excited to have Charles join our team of officers and staff at PVB and look forward to watching his career grow,” said Leton L. Harding Jr., President & CEO of PVB.… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Once Upon A Time
One of my favorite days of the “banking” year is Virginia Reads Day. Each year PVB selects a primary or elementary school in our region to be our sponsored school. Everyone (student, faculty, staff) in the school gets the same book and enjoys a community reading event. I like to read. It’s a yearning my… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Spring Projects
Are you ready for Spring? So am I! This winter seems to have gone on and on, with this latest bout of cold weather just piling on. Times like this make me, you, and every one long for spring. We are blessed to have four seasons in Appalachia, and when we get too worn… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Brent Mullins
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 »
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 »