09/09/2026
As a lifelong Nicholas County resident, I’ve always loved learning about our county’s history, the stories of the people who came before us, and the culture that helped shape the communities we call home.
One of my favorite things is hearing the stories about how Richwood was once the place to go for just about anything you needed in the 1950s and the years before. The stores, businesses, churches, schools, and, most importantly, the people made Richwood such a special part of Nicholas County.
Emily’s family has deep roots in Richwood and its history. Her grandparents, Catty and Sandra Moss, was raised there, and Catty even served in pastoral roles in the community.
Today, I’m proud to have a small piece of Catty’s story hanging in my office—his Richwood High School letterman jacket and yearbook. These aren’t just old memories sitting on a shelf. They represent a life, a family, a community, and a time that helped shape the people we are today.
There’s something special about holding onto these pieces of the past. They remind us that the communities we love didn’t just happen—they were built by generations of people who worked, worshipped, raised families, served their neighbors, and invested in the places they called home.
“We honor the past not by living in it, but by remembering the people and stories that helped build the life we have today.”
I’m thankful to be able to preserve a little piece of that history and, hopefully, pass the stories along to the next generation.
Richwood has a story worth remembering. And Nicholas County has a history worth preserving. ❤️
