Black Diamond Boxing: The boxing club marches on at full speed.
A day at the gym in photos!

McDowell Reclaimed: The making of a movement

Highway Safety Banquet: Kyler and Shannon attended the annual awards ceremony as car seat safety technicians

It Takes a Village of Agencies: A network of caring people

A Fighter's Plea 

​Fun and Fierce Competition: Pickleball takes off

Dealing With Depression: How I went from hurting to healing: A Personal story by Lesa Wilson

Encouraged in Spite of the Struggle: A family dealing with a difficult diagnosis

PAT Kids Finish Strong!: Graduating out of Parents as Teachers is something to be proud of!

Coal Country Christmas:: Sponsored by: Coal Country

2018 in Photos: Another wonderful year,take a few minutes to look back with us.

Honoring our troops:: 100th Welch Veterans Day Parade marches through city’s downtown.

Creating Strong Families: It doesn't just happen,

Thankful Families: Our eighth annual Thankful Families Dinner.

What is Pickleball?:: The easiest way to explain it is...

PAT Awarded Blue Ribbon!: Making it one of the top performing home visiting affiliates within the international Parents as Teachers network

Picklebilly Heaven Challenge:: Team CCX competed in its very first pickleball tournament 

Cornered: The Impact:: So what happens now?

Head of the Dragon: Council of Southern Mountains hosted the second annual motorcycle run this year to raise money for cancer research

Garnet Edwards: Enters the Mountaineer Legends Society

Ready for School:: Children and parents prepare for the school year

Cornered: A Fighter's Story: J.D. Belcher's story and the creation of his feature length film

Caitlyn Hardy: Our newest hire for Parents as Teachers

Coming Full Circle: The history and legacy of CCX. 

Spirit of Joy In Action: A Church in Weddington, NC has a 25 year span of outreach in McDowell County. 

Lil Buddy Rescue: Teresa Justice inspires us to be reacquainted with our childhood innocence.

CLC Certified!: The Community Crossing now has two Certified Lactation Counselors.

Compelled to Rescue: Parent Educators by day, animal superheroes by night. In The End We Win... Yet The Battle Is Real: "So that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs."2 Corinthians 2:11 Celebrating Achievements of Families in PAT: Proof that focus and hard work pays off.

One Year Online: The first anniversary for the  CCX Missional Magazine. 

Spring Fling: Tug River Health Clinic hosts annual event at Linkous Park in Welch 

Open Mic Night is a success!: Sterling Drive-In has hosted open mic night for one year 

Local Spotlight: Jerry Gardner: Local craftsman from Iaeger creates unique pieces of art with wood

Coal Camp Creations: A place where art meets history and culture in McDowell County. Community
Baby Showers!: April Snow and Cold brings…Community Baby Showers! Boxes of Love: A local family "Pays it Forward"

Creating Strong Families: Agencies come together to provide valuable education and resources for families. 100th Visit Celebration!: Parents as Teachers spotlight: Eli's family. Supporting Parents of Children with Autism: Offering families a place to share their stories.

A Vision Realized: Alpha Omega Teams Patchwork of Grace
& Salt and Light: Donations made by hand,
and our dear friend Mary 
delivered new toilets! Feeding the
Future: Working with Board of 
Education to provide
food for children

A Place to Call Home: Why stay in McDowell County? Regional Silver Gloves Champion: AShaundaya Barnes wins big in boxing! Reconnecting McDowell: Meeting in Charleston WV January 2018

Reset: Ending each year we review, renew,  reset.. 2017 in Photos: A look at the past year
and the best it had to give.. Family Christmas Party: Sponsored by: Norwalk Antique Car Club. Parents as Teachers annual Christmas celebration!

99th Veterans Day Parade: Honoring the sacrafice, Joy and pride in our county. Hometown Health Hero!: Shannon is a hometown hero who's fitness class is a place to belong. Car Seat Safety: Parents as Teachers sets up a fitting station at Goodson's.

You Can Beat This: Depending on discipline instead of drugs. Meet McDowell: A bright move forward to a new era of tourism in the county. Welch Autumn Festival: This year the county came together to celebrate community.

Open Mic Night: Music and friends at the Sterling Drive-In. Roll & Read: Agencies from the county work together.

Color Run to Stop The Hurt: Raising awareness and funds for an important cause. Family Pool Party: Parents as Teachers celebrating summer and family fun! Thank You Coke!: Coca-cola  has been a loyal supporter of our community. Pursue The Welfare of The City: Pioneering a bright future for McDowell..

Local Library: Reading, music, and storytelling and a place for connection. Testimony of Provision: How God miraculously provided a ministry building in 2002. A Perfect Storm of Blessings: Spirit of Joy confirms their name in McDowell County.

Neighborhood Block Party: Learn what this party's impact was on a local from Maple Avenue. Crossing Café & Bakery: This year we found a way to connect with other locals and entrepreneurs. Kathie Whitt Spotlight: Get to know Kathie Whitt and her impact on CCX during a critical time in McDowell County history. Remembering The Floods: Photos and memories from the record breaking floods of 2001 and 2002.

Helping Miss Mac: A longstanding relationship with a true McDowell County woman who loves Jesus. Catering to the County: Sherrie Belt is a determined and dedicated  young entrepreneur with a heart for Jesus. PAT Baby Shower: It Takes a Community