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    Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies brings summer mu...

    Pennington Gap – For the final performance of the 48th Pro-Art season, Symphony of the Mountains...

    Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies brings summer mu...
    Pennington Gap – For the final performance of the 48th Pro-Art season, Symphony of the Mountains...

    Happy 106th Birthday Teresa Lanz!

    Teresa Lanz, a one-time resident of Big Stone Gap, VA, celebrated her 106th birthday this June...

    Happy 106th Birthday Teresa Lanz!
    Teresa Lanz, a one-time resident of Big Stone Gap, VA, celebrated her 106th birthday this June...
    June Jones presents Libbey Fleming, Administative Office Manager of Norton DDS, with a foam basketball from the toy donation.

    Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist ...

    The Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church recently donated new books, coloring...

    Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist ...
    The Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church recently donated new books, coloring...
    Saturday, June 28, 2025 
Steve and Tracey Edwards

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, June 27, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, June 27, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...

    Library hosts exciting reptile encounter

    WISE – The Wise County Public Library recently hosted a thrilling and educational event, with...

    Library hosts exciting reptile encounter
    WISE – The Wise County Public Library recently hosted a thrilling and educational event, with...
    Students in the Governor’s School at UVA Wise in STEM-H are diving into hands-on science, exploring mountain trails and making memories that will last. From river adventures to genetics labs, they are building the skills and curiosity that will shape the next generation of scientists!

    Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun

    UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H nears grand finale The two-week Governor's School in STEM-H...

    Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun
    UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H nears grand finale The two-week Governor's School in STEM-H...

    Pro-Art takes a bite out of the ‘Big Apple’

    Wise, VA – Seventeen art lovers recently returned from Pro-Art’s second annual arts field trip to...

    Pro-Art takes a bite out of the ‘Big Apple’
    Wise, VA – Seventeen art lovers recently returned from Pro-Art’s second annual arts field trip to...
    Saturday, June 21, 2025 
Brandon Maggard

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, June 20, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, June 20, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...
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    J.I. Burton High School

In early 1952, students of Norton High and Norton Elementary walked two blocks from their schools on Virginia Avenue, led by the band and cheerleaders, to form the shape of a new high school on 11th Street, to be named for its principal, Prof. John I. Burton, who broke ground with several youngsters. The school opened in 1953 and the first class graduated in 1954. What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumni 1955-1974! Best...
    June 19, 2025
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comBREAKFAST Suthers Lodges...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 13, 2025
    SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...
    News
    Summer meals available at Norton Community Center
    June 25, 2025
    Feeding Southwest Virginia, under the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), is providing emergency meals at no charge at Children's Inc-Norton Community...
    Library hosts exciting reptile encounter
    June 25, 2025
    WISE – The Wise County Public Library recently hosted a thrilling and educational event, with lizards, turtles, and snakes - oh my!, featuring...
    Students in the Governor’s School at UVA Wise in STEM-H are diving into hands-on science, exploring mountain trails and making memories that will last. From river adventures to genetics labs, they are building the skills and curiosity that will shape the next generation of scientists! Exploration, Discovery and a Splash of Fun
    June 25, 2025
    UVA Wise Governor’s School in STEM-H nears grand finale The two-week Governor's School in STEM-H program at UVA Wise, sponsored by the Virginia...
    Sports
    The Eastside Spartans pose for a team photo after winning the VHSL Class 1 softball state championship on Saturday.  Ice baths, yoga and state championship ring, Spartans take state title
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - Eastside’s Braelyn Hall was not as perfect on Saturday as she was on Friday. She was close enough. One day after throwing a perfect...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales (10) looks to put the ball in play for the Lady Warriors in Friday's VHSL Class 2 softball state semifinal against Woodstock Central at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.  Woodstock Central edges Lady Warriors in softball state semifinals
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - It was a game that came down to one play here or one play there. In the end, it was Central-Woodstock that came away with a 4-3 win...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...
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    Homespun
    June Jones presents Libbey Fleming, Administative Office Manager of Norton DDS, with a foam basketball from the toy donation. Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church donates to...
    June 27, 2025
    The Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church recently donated new books, coloring books, and toys to the Norton Department of Social...
    Happy 106th Birthday Teresa Lanz!
    June 27, 2025
    Teresa Lanz, a one-time resident of Big Stone Gap, VA, celebrated her 106th birthday this June 9th. She and her husband, Roy Lanz, and daughters...
    2025 Reunions Announcements
    June 27, 2025
    • PVHS Class of ’75 The Powell Valley High School Class of 1975 will hold a 50th year celebration on Saturday. June 28. Brunch/Lunch at Big Cherry Brewing Company 11:30 –...
    Obituaries
    CAROL HOPKINS
    June 25, 2025
    NORTON, VA - Carol Mae Connor Hopkins, age 86, of Norton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A...
    MICHAEL SINECOFF SR
    June 23, 2025
    Michael (Mike) Dwayne Sinecoff Sr. unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2025, at age 55. Born on May 9, 1970, to parents Arkie Sinecoff and Thelma...
    BILLY WAYNE TRENT
    June 19, 2025
    Billy Wayne Trent, age 78, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville,...
    Printed Paper Online
    June 27, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR SALE - 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
    June 26, 2025
    FOR SALE - 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Veterans section. 865-585-7396. 6-27-8t s7-27
    HELP WANTED - HIRING DEPUTY CLERK
    June 26, 2025
    HELP WANTED - HIRING DEPUTY CLERK for a fast paced office. Position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidate...
    4 FAMILY YARD SALE Saturday, June 28
    June 26, 2025
    4 FAMILY YARD SALE Saturday, June 28,  6382 Hurricane Road, Wise. Starting at 8am. Look for balloons, near fairgrounds. 6-27-1t
    Legals
    The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027 Performance Contract for...
    June 19, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027 Performance Contract for Planning District One Behavioral Health Services will be available for public view from...
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2004 Chevrolet Van, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
    June 19, 2025
    LEGAL NOTICE     Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2025 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn,...
    ASP is seeking funding assistance from the USDA Rural Development...
    June 19, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a non-profit specializing in providing home repairs and replacement for income eligible households.   ASP is...
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