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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
One afternoon I ran down to Tractor Supply to pick up some bird seed for my father-in-law and some paint brushes for me. As I waited in line, a young man went by pushing a cart with his young son in the cart nibbling candy. I spoke with the young man whose clothes, hands, and… Read more »
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Haley Hillman to Vice President. Hillman began her career with PVB in March 2019 as a teller and customer service representative in the Duffield office. Ambitious and eager to learn, she quickly worked her way up the ranks to become a… Read more »