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    Lions Club Kids night…..what a night!

    Chase, Bluey, Bingo were the stars of the show during the Lions Club Kids Night at the Best...

    Lions Club Kids night…..what a night!
    Chase, Bluey, Bingo were the stars of the show during the Lions Club Kids Night at the Best...
    Norton council members along with city school board members and members of the community broke ground on a new tennis complex on Tuesday.

    City breaks ground on tennis complex

    NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to...

    City breaks ground on tennis complex
    NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to...
    L-R is Roy Munsey (Bad Rufe Tolliver; 32 years), Glenn Gannaway (Red Fox Taylor; 450 shows without missing a performance this season), and Larry "Dodie" Daniel (Devil Judd Tolliver; 18 years).

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine: Big Stone Gap’s...

    In the heart of Southwest Virginia, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap comes...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine: Big Stone Gap’s...
    In the heart of Southwest Virginia, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap comes...

    Westmoreland Coal and the Scotia Explosions MEC...

    Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine...

    Westmoreland Coal and the Scotia Explosions MEC...
    Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine...

    Lions Club offers Listen Up! Preschool hearing ...

    The first Listen Up! screening in our area is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025...

    Lions Club offers Listen Up! Preschool hearing ...
    The first Listen Up! screening in our area is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025...
    Smiley Thomas (Safety Director), Gerald Tate, Louis Hangar, Jerry Fritz, Bill Person and Lloyd Robinette looking over a mine map.

    Scotia mine explosions of 1976: Westmoreland’s...

    In 1971, the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Virginia Division in Big Stone Gap established a mine...

    Scotia mine explosions of 1976: Westmoreland’s...
    In 1971, the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Virginia Division in Big Stone Gap established a mine...
    Members of Green Thumb Garden Club with Yard of the Month winner Janet Bowling.

    Green Thumb Garden Club awards Janet Bowling Ya...

    The Green Thumb Garden Club’s Yard of the Month is back! Our June Yard of the Month is Janet...

    Green Thumb Garden Club awards Janet Bowling Ya...
    The Green Thumb Garden Club’s Yard of the Month is back! Our June Yard of the Month is Janet...
    Eastside senior Braelyn Hall swings away at the plate in the Lady Spartans' Region 1D softball semifinal game with Holston. 

    Eastside blasts Holston racking up 13 hits

    Eastside (24-2) wasted little time in dispatching Holston in the other regional semifinal...

    Eastside blasts Holston racking up 13 hits
    Eastside (24-2) wasted little time in dispatching Holston in the other regional semifinal...
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    Lions Club Kids night…..what a night!
    June 6, 2025
    Chase, Bluey, Bingo were the stars of the show during the Lions Club Kids Night at the Best Friend Festival. Thanks to all the volunteers that...
    Norton council members along with city school board members and members of the community broke ground on a new tennis complex on Tuesday. City breaks ground on tennis complex
    June 6, 2025
    NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to the 11th Street City Park. A ceremony was held...
    News
    Norton council members along with city school board members and members of the community broke ground on a new tennis complex on Tuesday. City breaks ground on tennis complex
    June 6, 2025
    NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to the 11th Street City Park. A ceremony was held...
    VA KY District Fair opens June 10-14 for 112th year
    June 6, 2025
    The annual Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show begins Tuesday, June 10 and continues through Saturday, June 14 at the Wise County fairgrounds.The fair will...
    Members of Green Thumb Garden Club with Yard of the Month winner Janet Bowling. Green Thumb Garden Club awards Janet Bowling Yard of the Month
    June 6, 2025
    The Green Thumb Garden Club’s Yard of the Month is back! Our June Yard of the Month is Janet Bowling. Her yard is in full bloom and looking...
    Sports
    Eastside senior Braelyn Hall swings away at the plate in the Lady Spartans' Region 1D softball semifinal game with Holston.  Eastside blasts Holston racking up 13 hits
    June 6, 2025
    Eastside (24-2) wasted little time in dispatching Holston in the other regional semifinal contest. With solid pitching from senior Braelyn Hall,...
    The J.I. Burton Lady Raiders defeated Rural Retreat and Grundy Tuesday to win the Region 1D girls tennis championship.  Region Tournament Roundup
    June 6, 2025
    Burton girls win Region 1D girls tennis championship, begin state play Friday J.I. Burton won two separate matches Tuesday to win the Region 1D...
    Jordan Mooney delivers a pitch for Burton during the Lady Raiders Region 1D softball semifinal game against Twin Springs at UVA Wise.  Making History: Lady Raiders advance to state tourney for first...
    June 6, 2025
    WISE - The only two seniors on the J.I. Burton softball roster came up big Tuesday to power the Lady Raiders to a historic win. In a pitchers’ duel...
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    Lions Club Kids night…..what a night!
    June 6, 2025
    Chase, Bluey, Bingo were the stars of the show during the Lions Club Kids Night at the Best Friend Festival. Thanks to all the volunteers that...
    Powell Valley High School Class of ‘75 50th Reunion
    June 6, 2025
    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 – 1:00.50th Reunion...
    ‘Three Sisters’ planting carries on ancient tradition
    June 6, 2025
    Your vegetable garden could let you carry on a long tradition, based on an ancient legend, and produce nutritious food for your family’s...
    Obituaries
    MARGIE COMPTON
    June 2, 2025
    NORTON, VA – Margie Juanita Compton, 95, died Thursday morning, May 29, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Jewell Ridge, Va. to the late James...
    MARILYN SUE SLOCE HENSLEY
    May 26, 2025
    NORTON, VA - Marilyn Sue Sloce Hensley, 67, passed away Saturday, May 24, at Johnson City Medical Center.   She was preceded in death by her...
    RICHARD HENRY PEAKE
    May 26, 2025
    Richard Henry Peake, born March 25, 1934, in Chesapeake, VA, passed away peacefully just before his 91st birthday on March 17, 2025 in Galveston,...
    Printed Paper Online
    June 6, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - APARTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN POUND
    June 5, 2025
    FOR RENT - APARTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN POUND. Small 1BR apartment, one 2BR apartment. No animals, no inside smoking or vaping. 276-328-8655. 6-6-2t s6-10
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT located in Wise
    June 5, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR 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....
    FOR RENT– 2BR HOUSE in Norton
    June 2, 2025
    FOR RENT– 2BR HOUSE in Norton.  276-328-8655. 6-3-2t s6-6
    Legals
    NOTICE - Establishing annual compensation for the Wise County Board...
    June 5, 2025
    NOTICE     The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Education Center located on Lake...
    NOTICE OF HEARING - RE: Estate of Sarah Sue Brooks Dorton
    June 5, 2025
    NOTICE OF HEARINGRE: Estate of Sarah Sue Brooks DortonEstate File No: 202204107 NOTICE OF HEARING    Take notice that on the 18th day of June, 2025, at the hour of 10:00...
    COUNTY OF WISE v JONATHAN RUFF
    June 5, 2025
    VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WISE COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia ComplainantCase No....
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