The Castlewood - St. Paul Observer

01/19/2024

Update on Gray Hill water outage…

05/11/2023

Come out to the Lyric Theater St. Paul Virginia June 3rd for a showing of the film “Changemakers of SWVA” 🎥

07/13/2019

11/09/2017

Town of St. Paul Virginia

👀Looking to start up or grow your business? St. Paul VA Main Street has a great opportunity for you with the BuildUP St. Paul Business Challenge.

📌In order to highlight the opportunities for business startups and business expansions within the Heart of Appalachia region, St. Paul Main Street is holding a Community Business Challenge. The St. Paul BuildUP Business Challenge is a competitive process for the Town of St. Paul to increase its business base.

💰With up to $15,000 in business investment grants, business skills and leadership training, and mentorship opportunities, the Business Challenge is designed to help entrepreneurs establish businesses with the utmost potential for success. Existing businesses can compete to expand and hire new employees.

📍For more information visit: http://www.stpaulmainstreet.org/word-on-the-street

10/11/2017

It All Starts With a Plan – Dante Community Association

The community of Dante is getting close to its goal for the new playground construction. Please view the article on their community website for more information and to donate towards the cause. If you are unable to donate at the current time -- a like and share would be great to help get the word out!

http://danteva.org/it-all-starts-with-a-plan/

This year the community of Dante was lucky enough to have some of the best and brightest community planning minds come down from the Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center. Over 40 students in the Architecture and Urban Studies program came to Dante to meet with locals and turn the town to...

09/13/2017

Opportunity SWVA

Know anyone with the right skills looking for part time work?

Two part-time opportunities available in local communities!
UVa-Wise is seeking two Opportunity SWVA community builder positions that will work alongside residents and local officials in four Southwest Virginia (SWVA) communities to advance economic strategies that build upon the region’s outdoor recreation, cultural assets, and unique opportunities in technology and health. One position will work in the City of Norton and town of Dungannon, while the other position will work in the towns of Haysi and St. Paul. As part of a regional network of local leaders, candidates will take part in physical improvement and business development strategies including Opportunity SWVA’s Rally entrepreneurial communities program, the Friends of Southwest Virginia’s Appalachian Spring initiative, and specific local projects funded in part by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission.
$12/hr, 29 hrs/week.
Term of service: October 1, 2017- September 30, 2018.
For more information or to apply, please visit jobs.virginia.edu
Visit Haysi VA, St. Paul VA Main Street, Dungannon Virginia, City of Norton, Virginia

06/15/2017

Governor McAuliffe Recommends $300,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for the St Paul Lyric Project – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Huge step for the Lyric Project in St. Paul...

http://cspobserver.com/governor-mcauliffe-recommends-300000-in-appalachian-regional-commission-grants-for-the-st-paul-lyric-project/

– Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced he is recommending more than $2.7 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awards for ten projects in the Appalachian Region, which encompasses 25 counties and eight independent cities in Southwest Virginia. ARC will finalize approval of these proje...

06/01/2017

Come on out Friday and Saturday...

List of events and activities for the festival. There may be rain in the forecast, but we are going forward and hope to see you there. Please note that the guided caving trip has been cancelled due to the cave being flooded.

05/26/2017

St. Paul Feastival Celebrates Mountains of Music Homecoming and Looks Toward the Future with Delicious Innovation – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Get your tickets for this celebration of music and food at St. Paul's Western Front Hotel & Sugar Hill Brewing Company

http://cspobserver.com/st-paul-feastival-celebrates-mountains-of-music-homecoming-and-looks-toward-the-future-with-delicious-innovation/

, one of three extraordinary Southwest Virginia events that promise to serve up signature fare and a cultural feast during the Crooked Road’s 2017 Mountains of Music Homecoming. The evening will commence with local pints at St Paul’s Sugar Hill Brewery, followed by a visit to the new Western Front…

05/23/2017

Dante Community Input Session – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

All are welcome to the Dante Community Association Input Session Thursday May 25th @ 6PM...

http://cspobserver.com/dante-community-input-session/

The Dante Community Association has received conceptual design assistance to create a conceptual downtown master plan and park design for the open space across from the Post Office and the Dante Crossing Apartments building. The public is invited to give their input Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. The...

05/11/2017

49 Wi******er Returns to the Stage – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Interview with Castlewood's own 49 Wi******er and their upcoming shows...
http://cspobserver.com/49-winchester-returns-to-the-stage/

In the Fall of 2013, 49 Wi******er was started in Castlewood, Virginia by founding members: Isaac Gibson, Chase Chafin, and Bus Shelton. They went on to add a rhythm section and recorded their debut album with Bristol, Virginia’s Dan Fehr. It was released on April 25th, 2014. Songs are written by si...

05/09/2017

Mountain States chosen to lead new, innovative program aimed at improving the health of communities in Virginia – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Healthcare in SWVA gets a boost today...

http://cspobserver.com/mountain-states-chosen-to-lead-new-innovative-program-aimed-at-improving-the-health-of-communities-in-virginia/

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Mountain States Health Alliance is one of only 32 organizations in the country that were chosen recently to be part of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new program aimed at improving the health of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

05/03/2017

Hometown Hero: The House that Calvin Built – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

New video with an interview with Calvin Talford, Mo Hayes and Coach Randy Poole about the impact Calvin had on Castlewood, and the impact Casltewood had on Calvin. Got a good Calvin story share in the comments.
http://cspobserver.com/hometown-hero-the-house-that-calvin-built/

Karthik Venkataraman has just completed a video of Castlewood sports legend Calvin Talford through the RTVF program at East Tennessee State University.

05/02/2017

An introduction to the gap between the worlds of learning and work in Southwest Virginia – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Operation Tomorrow’s Workforce - A series brought to you by United Way of Southwest Virginia. An introduction to the gap between the worlds of learning and work in Southwest Virginia
http://cspobserver.com/an-introduction-to-the-gap-between-the-worlds-of-learning-and-work-in-southwest-virginia/

United Way of Southwest Virginia is the leading non-profit organization in our region and serves as the backbone organization in our community. In our work that reaches across all sectors in thirteen counties and two cities, we focus efforts on improving the health, education, and financial stabilit...

04/19/2017

ATV Trail Day for Children Affected by Disabilities on April 29 – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

ATV event sponsored by Spearhead Trails in St. Paul for children affected by disabilities...

http://cspobserver.com/atv-trail-day-for-children-affected-by-disabilities-on-april-29/

On April 29th Spearhead Trails and Trail Buddies will host their annual ride for children affected by disabilities. They will begin the ride in St. Paul at the Park/ Pavilion at noon and ride until 5:00 PM . Kids will get a chance to ride the Mountain View Trail System and then enjoy pizza at the pa...

04/14/2017

Senator Tim Kaine Makes a Stop in Castlewood on his SWVA Visit – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

UMWA meeting with Senator Tim Kaine in Castlewood yesterday...
http://cspobserver.com/senator-tim-kaine-makes-a-stop-in-castlewood-on-his-swva-visit/
Photo Credit: Senator Kaine's Twitter account

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine continued his travel through Southwest Virginia to discuss jobs and the economy, education, his support for coal miners’ retirement benefits, and other issues impacting local communities. Kaine’s roles on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Co...

04/13/2017

Bear Aware – What You Do Really Matters! – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

It’s that time of year when bears emerge from dens and are hungry! Be alert...
http://cspobserver.com/bear-aware-what-you-do-really-matters/

Virginia is home to a healthy population of black bears – one of our biggest conservation success stories. Black bears are found almost everywhere throughout the Commonwealth, so it is common for people to live, work and play in bear country. It is incredibly important for people to learn the facts…

03/27/2017

RECLAIM Act of 2017 Introduced for 115 th Congress – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Many local projects would be completed with the passage of the RECLAIM ACT..
http://cspobserver.com/reclaim-act-of-2017-introduced-for-115-th-congress/

WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2017) – Today, Congressional leaders united across the aisle and the Capitol Dome to reintroduce the bipartisan RECLAIM Act. The legislation aims to accelerate $1 billion in available funding in the Abandoned Mine Reclamation (AML) Fund over the next five years to revitaliz...

03/22/2017

Community invited to participate in collaborative project entitled – “Our Democracy” – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

This event is free and open to the public. If you would like to attend the presentation, please call 276- 596-9188 to reserve a seat. Appalachian Arts Center, a part of Southwest Virginia Community College.
http://cspobserver.com/4mriL

at 7:00pm, Appalachian Arts Center will host a presentation by award-winning photojournalist Andrea Bruce. Ms. Bruce will share images and discuss her current project entitled, “Our Democracy,” which is a collaboration between Bruce and communities throughout the United States that will culminate in...

03/19/2017

Work progressing on Western Front Hotel in downtown St Paul, Va.

Work progressing on Western Front Hotel in downtown St Paul, Va. by DAVID MCGEE @ the BRISTOL HERALD COURIER

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/work-progressing-on-western-front-hotel-in-downtown-st-paul/article_71ccbec4-5273-52aa-961d-780266326360.html

Work continues as a 1920s-era building in downtown St. Paul, Virginia, is being transformed into the Western Front Hotel, a 27-room boutique hotel deriving its name from the town's once

03/18/2017

The 28 New Restaurants You Need to Care About This Season

You'll find St Paul on the list: 28 best restaurants opening this spring and summer across the US: goo.gl/n8Bl8B via

From the next generation of The Four Seasons in NYC to a French bistro in Minnesota, this season's restaurant openings are shaping up to be delicious.

03/10/2017

Reminder Deadline is less than a week away to get entered in the Startup St Paul Business challenge.

Are you an entreprenuer with a good idea? Would you like to start your own business? Sign up for StartUP St. Paul Entreprenuer Challenge for a chance to win up to $5000 in cash and prizes. Learn from experts in the fields of finance, law, insurance, credit, marketing, customer service and develop a business plan you can take to the bank. Classes are free! Deadline to apply is March 15. Don't delay!!

03/01/2017

Stay on the watch tomorrow as the risk for severe weather in the afternoon goes up.

A significant severe weather outbreak is possible across our forecast area Wednesday afternoon and evening -- specially with respect to widespread damaging winds! Exact timing and threat area will be refined as the event approaches. Be prepared! Make sure you have a way to get weather information and keep up-to- date on the latest forecast!!!

02/27/2017

Short on Days: 10 Fantastic Things to Do in Castlewood & St. Paul Virginia – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

What did we leave off the list? Be sure and share with your friends from out of town...
http://cspobserver.com/short-on-days-10-fantastic-things-to-do-in-castlewood-st-paul-virginia/

With rich history and nature’s beauty all around, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy while visiting Castlewood and St. Paul Virginia. Early pioneers, like Daniel Boone, made their homes in Castlewood while exploring new territory across the Cumberland Gap, and robber barons of the Gilde...

02/24/2017

Good turn out last night. If you would like to be involved contact St. Paul VA Main Street

What a great turnout for the first Rally SWVA meeting in St. Paul. Thanks to everyone that came out for some good conversations to kickoff the program. Looking forward to many more over the next few months as we work with St. Paul, Honaker, Lebanon, and Narrows this spring on the program.

02/21/2017

February 20, 2017 – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Today's News: Video Production & Editing Class, Easter Basket Workshop, Updates from Todd Pillion and Morgan Griffith
http://cspobserver.com/2017/02/20/

Obamacare is failing the American people. No longer is it just Republicans sounding the alarm. We are seeing insurance companies flee Obamacare, leaving even less choice and leading to higher costs. Just last week, Humana was the latest major company to announce a departure, and will no longer part...

02/20/2017

Rally SWVA St Paul Kickoff Meeting – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Open to the public: Rally SWVA planning meeting for St. Paul on February 23rd...

http://cspobserver.com/local-events/rally-swva-st-paul-kickoff-meeting/

02/19/2017

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02/17/2017

Date change and new junk ordnance...

02/15/2017

Support the Lyric Theater with a High Five – The Castlewood – St Paul Observer

Have a great meal and support the Lyric Project at Sugar Hill Brewing Company

http://cspobserver.com/support-the-lyric-theater-with-a-high-five/

Next time you are in Sugar Hill Brewing for a meal, give the Lyric a “High Five” to help support their fundraising efforts. You’ll be able to show your support with a lightbulb in the window, so St. Paul will be able to light up the Lyric one day. This option may be coming to other dining establishm...