Author Archive for Candace Sykes
Mayoral candidate Coburn envisions a booming Glade
When Lee Coburn moved to Glade Spring, Va. in 2004, he wanted to get involved with the town council to help cultivate progress in the town. “People said it was crazy and stupid; I said let’s do it anyway,” he says when reflecting on his vision for downtown Glade Spring.
Since his time began on the [...]
Abingdon Cinemall’s Arts Array a terrific series
The Abingdon Cinemall hosts a series of films every season collectively deemed the Arts Array series. Ben Jennings, an English professor at Virginia Highlands Community College, is the head of the Arts Array organization. A film series had been ongoing at VHCC for 25 years when the Cinemall opened its doors in Abingdon. Jennings [...]
County meetings can prove informative
As a citizen of the United States of America, we are given certain freedoms and liberties. All too often those things are taken for granted and neglected. One of these freedoms lies within our own community.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors holds a public meeting every second and fourth Tuesday of each month [...]
E&H Professor reflects on Twilight Craze
The number one movie in the country right now started off as a mere dream that came to a middle aged woman one night. New Moon – the second instillation of the Twilight saga – is currently ripping through Box Office records after its November 20 release date. On its midnight premiere, the second movie [...]
Thriller Night at the Abingdon Cinemall
There are a few things that are a part of our society and our very culture that every American over the age of five can recognize. Michael Jackson’s Thriller is one of those staples of American society. Whether it’s the album (which remains the world’s bestselling album of all time), the song, the video, [...]
Homecoming Title up for Grabs
With fall firmly in place and football season well underway, this can only mean one thing: homecoming is right around the corner.
Last week, Friday September 25, the Homecoming Court was selected by a week long excursion of student voting. The ladies up for Homecoming Queen are Samantha Alley, Megan Evans, Tiffany Hawley, Libby Hurley, Mary [...]
