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Mountain Stream

Marcus wrote 1 hour ago: On the way up to the summit of Whitetop to capture a sunset before I knew I was going to be amidst t … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, appalachian, canon, EOS, Mark 5D III, Mountain, mountains, Mt. Rogers, Nature

Days 2, 3, 4 and 5 - Rainy Days in Southwestern Virginia9 comments

Wandering Dawgs wrote 2 days ago: Day 2, Friday May 17: We traveled 113 miles from Statesville, NC to Claytor Lake State Park in Dubli … more →

Tags: State Parks, Virginia, rVing, Claytor Lake, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Mountains, Floyd Country Store

The Ratliff Law Firm

ratlifflawfirm wrote 6 days ago: Reliable. Trustworthy. Effective.  The Ratliff Law Firm provides legal services for the legal needs … more →

Tags: accident, attorney, Cedar Bluff, Elder Law, Grundy, Law, law firm, Lawyer, Medicaid

Waving Proudly

Marcus wrote 1 week ago:  Old Glory waving proudly in this evenings sunset. Enjoy! … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Photography, canon, EOS, Virginia, SWVA, Sunset, Mark 5D III, southwest Virginia photography

Back Of The Dragon

Marcus wrote 1 week ago: A storm off in the distance engulfing another mountain. Taken from a scenic overlook on “Back … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Landscape/Scenic, back of the dragon, Marion, Nature, Photography, southwest Virginia photography, Storm, SWVA

Time

Marcus wrote 1 week ago: Time, it goes by fast when we are little children, then for some reason feels like it slows down in … more →

Tags: Life, time, Virginia, Work, Photography, SWVA, death, newborn, Birth

Norfolk Southern

Marcus wrote 2 weeks ago: I originally pulled over to snap shots of 9900 which was stopped on the sidetrack. It never crossed … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon Photo, Norfolk Southern, Photography, Railroad, southwest Virginia photography, SWVA, swva photography, train

SW Va. labor market add jobs in March; half of counties show year-over-year gains

kingsporttoday wrote 2 weeks ago: March jobs total compared to March last year and the jurisdictions’ March unemployment rate.   … more →

Tags: TRI-CITIES JOBS, Bristol, Bristol VA, Employment, Lee County, Norton, Scott County, Virginia, Washington County

The Shot Tower23 comments

LB wrote 2 weeks ago: After traveling toward home from Raleigh NC in 3 hours of driving rain, I was glad to see the clouds … more →

Tags: Photography, appalachia, Farms and Barns, Outbuildings, Shot Tower Historical State Park

Laurel Lake Morning

Marcus wrote 3 weeks ago: A few more shots from this mornings adventure, it was peaceful. Ducks swimming around in the calmly, … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Landscape/Scenic, appalachian, canon, Lake, landscape, Mark 5D III, outdoors, Photography

Good Morning!2 comments

Marcus wrote 3 weeks ago: Stayed up all night long to catch the sunset, caught a couple shots but nothing too mind blowing. Go … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Landscape/Scenic, appalachian, landscape, Laurel Lake, Photography, Scenic, southwest Virginia photography, sunrise

Annual Mammogram: Reward for Getting it Done!18 comments

LB wrote 3 weeks ago: Last Friday, I had to be out of the house earlier than normal in order to get my annual mammogram.   … more →

Tags: animals, appalachia, Farms and Barns, Photography, spring, cows, Farms, get your mammogram, mammogram

You Live Like That On Purpose?

mrsjenbarker wrote 4 weeks ago: You would be surprised at the number of people who ask me this!  Just to clear up some common miscon … more →

Tags: How to DIY, on the Cheap, campground reviews, Things My Momma Told Me, campsite, South Carolina, Jesus, Camps, united states, Recreation

Signs of Spring ... in the NRV7 comments

LB wrote 1 month ago: I’m not much of a gardener.  The colors in my yard are there by luck and happenstance (okay ma … more →

Tags: Farms and Barns, light, Photography, spring, Farms, New River Valley, spring colors

Local Authors to Present Works in New River Valley Voices Reading 1 comment

andreabadgley wrote 1 month ago: Press release from the New River Valley Voices regarding the reading this Sunday at which I will pre … more →

Tags: Writing #2, Virginia, Blacksburg, New River Valley, 2013, New River Valley Voices spring reading, Valley Voices, Reading aloud, tony distler

First Big Bolt

Marcus wrote 1 month ago: This morning in the early hours, several thunderstorms flew through our region. Now, my luck with tr … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Landscape/Scenic, canon, landscape, Lightning, Mark 5D III, Photography, southwest Virginia photography, Storm

Shining Grace

Marcus wrote 1 month ago: His Grace was shining through the stained glass window onto the pew below, as if somebody was meant … more →

Tags: canon EOS 5D Mark III, Amazing Grace, Chapel, church, God, Grace, Jesus, light, Photography

Appalachian Lexicon

Brad Scott wrote 1 month ago: I was steeped in the speech of the mountains.  I grew up listening to conversations, dwelling in the … more →

Tags: Appalachian English, Clinch Mountain, Encyclopedia of Appalachia, hern, hisn, Kentucky, lexicon, Lingo, Phrases

Under The Stars

Marcus wrote 1 month ago: ISO 1600 28mm f/4 93.0sec … more →

Tags: Canon Photo, Landscape/Scenic, canon EOS 5D Mark III, Photography, photograph, Lake, outdoors, Night, mountains


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