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Galax, Va - Storm Damage

05/09/2025

Along the quiet bends of Abrams Creek, a man once set down roots that would shape the lives of generations to follow. The land had been granted in 1735 by Virginia’s Governor Gooch to Isaac Parkins, a gift of rich soil and flowing water. It was Isaac’s son, Nathan Parkins, who transformed that grant into a home and a mill. With sturdy timbers and patient hands, Nathan built his house, and across the road he raised a mill that turned with the steady rhythm of the creek. Here, he raised his family and spent his life, remaining in the home until his death in 1830.

After Nathan’s time, others would pass through the doorway of that old home. T. T. Fauntleroy lived here, followed by George W. Hillyard and then William Richards, who affectionately named the place “The Elms” after the stately trees that shaded its grounds. Later, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Watson made it their dwelling, keeping alive the spirit of a house that had already seen more than a century of Winchester’s growth and change.

By the mid-20th century, the property found itself swept into a new era. In April of 1954, the Chicklo Brothers of Pittsburgh purchased it, and in the years that followed, the old house stood witness to the bustling heyday of the Elms Motor Court. Travelers stopped in from the highways, and the once-rural homestead became part of a modern roadside America. Even as the world changed, the old house—thought to be the oldest on Winchester’s south side—remained, its walls holding stories of colonial grants, water-powered industry, and families who called it home.

In early 2010, the old Parkins home was torn down. The elm trees that once inspired its name were cut; the lot was leveled and grassed over. For more than a decade, the space has stood vacant, its silence marked only by the memories of those who knew it. Yet, for those who remember, the story of Nathan Parkins and his home along Abrams Creek remains—a reminder that every foundation, whether standing or gone, once held the heartbeat of a family and the vision of a man determined to build something lasting.

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Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Graham Greene dies at 73.

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This is my father, resting with Robin—our beloved cat of 17 years—curled tightly against his chest. When we walked in and saw them like this, something told us to take a photo. We didn’t know it then, but it would be the last picture we’d ever take of them together.

That night, my father passed away in his sleep, cradling the cat who had never left his side.

Two nights later, Robin passed too.

We believe he couldn’t bear to be without him. Their bond was that deep, that sacred. He followed the man who raised him, loved him, and gave him a home—into whatever comes next.

Now, we like to believe they’re still together, somewhere beyond this world, curled up just like this. Two souls, one love. Forever.

05/09/2025

Absolutely heartbreaking. Kids can only get better at things when they practice, so it's our jobs to support them. Props to her big sister 🥲

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05/09/2025

That's adorable and also the coolest way to showcase mugs? 😍🤣

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Robin Banks..

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I wish you could Doordash people a bag of flaming 💩