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    BARBARA MUIR

    Norton City Council recognizes retiring long-te...

    During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and...

    Norton City Council recognizes retiring long-te...
    During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and...
    HANNAH LIGHT-CRESS

    Three SWVA natives inducted into VHSL Hall of Fame

    Three Southwest Virginia natives will be induced into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame,...

    Three SWVA natives inducted into VHSL Hall of Fame
    Three Southwest Virginia natives will be induced into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame,...
    NICK MARSHALL PHOTOS

Central's Londen Horne (1) goes for the layup in Friday's game with John Battle. 

    Battle boys rally, Lady Warriors dominate in di...

    BOYS BASKETBALLJOHN BATTLE 60, CENTRAL 54John Battle outscored the visiting Warriors 43-28 in the...

    Battle boys rally, Lady Warriors dominate in di...
    BOYS BASKETBALLJOHN BATTLE 60, CENTRAL 54John Battle outscored the visiting Warriors 43-28 in the...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS

Burton's Cash Mullins, left, powers up for a shot attempt against Thomas Walker's Derek Abner in Tuesday's Cumberland District opener for both teams. 

    Burton freshmen shine in 54-34 district opening...

    NORTON – A pair of freshmen came up big for Burton Tuesday in the Raiders Cumberland District...

    Burton freshmen shine in 54-34 district opening...
    NORTON – A pair of freshmen came up big for Burton Tuesday in the Raiders Cumberland District...
    NICK MARSHALL PHOTOS

Union's Katelynn Witt (5) had a record-setting night of the Lady Bears in Friday's win over Central. 

    Witt sets scoring record, Bears and Warriors sp...

    BIG STONE GAP – On a night when Union High School honored the 2000 Appalachia High School team...

    Witt sets scoring record, Bears and Warriors sp...
    BIG STONE GAP – On a night when Union High School honored the 2000 Appalachia High School team...
    Dov Hoch, Executive Director of the Virginia Israel Advisory, presents The Commerce with
All Nations Award to Teresa Tyson and Paula Hill-Collins of The Health Wagon from the
Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB) for Health Wagon’s work with Israeli based companies
in bringing healthcare to rural Virginians.

    The Health Wagon receives award from Virginia I...

    The Health Wagon, a non-profit health clinic serving Southwest Virginia, has been honored with...

    The Health Wagon receives award from Virginia I...
    The Health Wagon, a non-profit health clinic serving Southwest Virginia, has been honored with...

    Lunchbox276 ready for Christmas Break thanks to...

    Lunchbox276 is officially ready for Christmas Break, and we couldn’t have done it without our...

    Lunchbox276 ready for Christmas Break thanks to...
    Lunchbox276 is officially ready for Christmas Break, and we couldn’t have done it without our...

    Community Christmas at the Wise County Public ...

    A big thank-you to the Norton City Schools Choir, Santa, and our wonderful community for making...

    Community Christmas at the Wise County Public ...
    A big thank-you to the Norton City Schools Choir, Santa, and our wonderful community for making...
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    Countywide reassessment complete: Wise County real estate values...
    January 11, 2026
    Countywide general reassessment of all real estate in Wise County has concluded. New values for 2026 are effective as of January 1st. The full process began in August 2024....
    Update: Deceased individual identified as Shelly Hamilton
    December 16, 2025
    On December 15, 2025, deputies with the Wise County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check in the Rock Switch area of Wise County. Deputies conducted a search, which...
    News
    BARBARA MUIR Norton City Council recognizes retiring long-term employees
    January 11, 2026
    During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and congratulated three long-term city employees on their...
    Countywide reassessment complete: Wise County real estate values...
    January 11, 2026
    Countywide general reassessment of all real estate in Wise County has concluded. New values for 2026 are effective as of January 1st. The full process began in August 2024....
    HANNAH LIGHT-CRESS Three SWVA natives inducted into VHSL Hall of Fame
    January 11, 2026
    Three Southwest Virginia natives will be induced into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame, presented by the VHSL and VAcorp.The three local...
    Sports
    NICK MARSHALL PHOTOS

Central's Londen Horne (1) goes for the layup in Friday's game with John Battle.  Battle boys rally, Lady Warriors dominate in district basketball...
    January 11, 2026
    BOYS BASKETBALLJOHN BATTLE 60, CENTRAL 54John Battle outscored the visiting Warriors 43-28 in the second half to overcome a halftime deficit and...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS

Burton's Cash Mullins, left, powers up for a shot attempt against Thomas Walker's Derek Abner in Tuesday's Cumberland District opener for both teams.  Burton freshmen shine in 54-34 district opening win over Thomas Walker
    January 11, 2026
    NORTON – A pair of freshmen came up big for Burton Tuesday in the Raiders Cumberland District opener. Freshman Brayden Hamilton finished with a...
    Floyd Central wins holiday classic, Union finishes third
    January 11, 2026
    WISE – Tournament Most Valuable Player Chris Spriggs collected back-to-back steals down the stretch and made pressure foul shots as Floyd Central (Ky.) withstood a 41-point...
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    Homespun
    New books by some of your favorite authors : January 9
    January 9, 2026
    The Viper by Brad Meltzer​Andrew Fechmeier, a master of concealment, hides a priceless secret in his burial suit. After being diagnosed with a...
    30th Anniversary Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr
    January 9, 2026
    Please join the UVA Wise Black History Month Committee and the Town of Wise for the 30th Anniversary Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.  Dinner, March and Remembrance Program...
    Theatre Bristol Holds January Auditions for ‘Charlotte’s Web’
    January 9, 2026
    Bristol  – Play a role at Theatre Bristol! Auditions for “Charlotte’s Web” are January 17 and 18 at Theatre Bristol, 512 State Street, Bristol, TN. Roles available for...
    Obituaries
    LARRY KENNETH REEVES
    January 8, 2026
         Wise, VA - Larry Kenneth Reeves, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA.  Larry lived most of...
    MARY PLASTER
    January 8, 2026
    Mary Elizabeth Nixon Plaster, 101, of Coeburn, VA, entered into rest, Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born...
    HENRY CLAY
    January 8, 2026
    Mr. Henry Clay, age 96, passed into eternal rest on January 5, 2026, at Ogeechee Area Hospice. He was born on September 18, 1929, in Dante,...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 9, 2026

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise
    November 20, 2025
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Washer and dryer included. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. ...
    Legals
    TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 215 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia, VA 24216
    January 5, 2026
    TRUSTEE’S SALE OF215 Railroad AvenueAppalachia, VA 24216     In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $137,464.00 dated March 15, 2023 recorded...
    APPLICATION FOR NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL - PUBLICATION NO. 25JLM14,...
    December 29, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL NPDES PERMIT NO. 0082197 APPLICATION NO. 1011808UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA  PUBLICATION NO. 25JLM14   ...
    TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 317 EAST 9TH STREET NORTH BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219
    December 29, 2025
    TRUSTEE'S SALE OF317 EAST 9TH STREET NORTHBIG STONE GAP, VA 24219    In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $88,271.00, with an annual interest...
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