Starting in the 1940s up into the early 1970s hundreds of thousands of Appalachians moved north. The coal business went from a manual business (digging by hand) to a mechanical process (machines dug the coal). The mechanization, along with some other economic factors, left folks unemployed and looking for jobs. They moved north to work… Read more »
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Letters From Leton: 4th of July Memories
All of us have lots of Fourth of July memories – fireworks, ice cream, watermelon, Tibetan Buddhist Nuns dancing to Tex-Mex music… Well, maybe the latter is not one of your 4th memories, however it is one of mine. The year was 2000 and the BCMA (Birthplace of Country Music Alliance) had been… Read more »
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Letters From Leton: The Challenge
Sunday, we went to a birthday party for a two-year-old at a play facility. It had been a while since I had been around so many kids of a younger age. There were around twenty or so kids aged 18 months to 8 years old. At first glance there just seemed to be a lot… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Matthew Hubble
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce Matthew Hubble has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. “In Matthew’s time at PVB, he has grown tremendously and has become an important part of our banking team,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., PVB President and CEO. “His passion for service and his commitment… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Tonya Buchanan
Jonesville, VA – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tonya Buchanan to Vice President. Buchanan joined PVB in early 2018 as Electronic Services Administrator working in the Abingdon Loan Production Office. A veteran in the industry, Tonya holds over 35 years of banking experience. She began her career… Read more »
Letters From Leton: The Rival
This time of year, spring sports are in or moving to playoffs. During my son Seth’s high school years, he played baseball at Patrick Henry (PH). I was the announcer for their games at the tournament hosted by PH every year (think a combination of Al Michaels and Robin Williams). PH’s primary rival was Chilhowie.… Read more »
Letters From Leton: With Their First Round Pick, PVB Selects…
Even if you are not a sports fan you are likely aware that the National Football League is holding its annual draft. Tuning in to the radio on the drive home Thursday, I heard a story of a football team general manager taking draft prospects to dinner. Working with the waiter, he would have the wrong… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Angela Ricker
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Angela Ricker to Vice President. Since joining Powell Valley National Bank in October 2018, Angie has processed and managed consumer and commercial loan portfolios for four loan officers. This includes reviewing applications, collection of necessary documentation, preparing documents, collaborating with outside… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Cassie Dotson
Jonesville, VA – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Cassie Dotson to Vice President. Dotson joined PVB in 2006 in the Wise Office as a proof operator. Always one to eagerly take on new responsibilities and research new products and services, Cassie had the opportunity to work in… Read more »