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School employee arrested for inappropriate conduct

August 23, 2025

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Wise County School System employee following a complaint received on August 19 of inappropriate...

Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium offers free training

August 20, 2025

Teachers and non-formal educators are invited to register for free training offered at the annual Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium set for Saturday, Sept. 6,...

Crowd packs Wise Council: Ordinance sparks debate, community...

August 29, 2025

WISE — There was a larger than usual crowd when the Wise Town Council met Tuesday, August 26, for its regular monthly session. More than 30 citizens attended, many in...

Editorial – Thank you for showing up

August 29, 2025

One of the healthiest signs of a strong community is when citizens and leaders come together — not only in moments of celebration, but also in times of debate.In every...

Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech — and Our Responsibility

August 29, 2025

At its best, a community newspaper is both a mirror and a watchdog. We reflect the life of the community back to itself, and we keep watch over the institutions, policies,...

Burton freshman Juliana Adkins attempts to keep the ball in play in Wednesday's match with Ridgeview.

Late rallies lead Ridgeview past J.I. Burton

August 29, 2025

NORTON – All three sets of Wednesday’s nondistrict volleyball match between Ridgeview and J.I. Burton had the same result.The two teams battled...

Eastside's Haley Frazier, left, prepares for a kill attempt off the set from Virginia Hicks in Tuesday's match with John Battle.

Lady Spartans earn win after tough start

August 29, 2025

COEBURN – The start to Tuesday’s volleyball match against John Battle was downright embarrassing for the Eastside Lady Spartans. Battle rolled in...

Wolfpack starts season with win over Eastside

August 29, 2025

ROSE RIDGE — Ridgeview’s volleyball program lost a lot of talent from last season’s VHSL Class 2 state championship team, but the Wolfpack’s cupboard is far from...

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Blues, Roots, and Rhythm Corey Harris Band live at UVA Wise

August 29, 2025

Wise, VA – Grammy nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Corey Harris has carved out his own niche in blues by incorporating influences from reggae,...

Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival returns to Natural Tunnel...

August 29, 2025

Duffield, Va. - On Sunday, Aug. 31, the 22nd Annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Joseph “Papa...

Bulbs promise colorful springtime gardens

August 29, 2025

Put a handful of brown bulbs in the ground this fall and a few months later the colorful flowers they produce will lift you out of winter...

TOMMY MACK HUBBARD

August 28, 2025

Tommy Mack Hubbard, 85, of Anderson, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on August 21st, 2025. He was born July 19, 1940, in Jenkins, Kentucky, to...

DEBRA "DEBBIE" FRARY

August 28, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Kay (Moses) Frary, age 71 (born in 1954) a longtime resident of Youngsville, Franklin County, NC and recent resident of Easley, SC,...

BARBARA SEXTON STURGILL

August 25, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Sexton Sturgill, cherished wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17,...

Printed Paper Online

August 29, 2025

FOR RENT: Well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse apt in...

August 28, 2025

FOR RENT: Well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse apt in Big Stone. W&D supplied with CH&A. $660 month rent and $660 D&S dep. No pets. One year lease...

FOR RENT -1BR APARTMENT located in Wise

August 28, 2025

FOR RENT -1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTE-LY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. 8-29-tfn t&f

JOB OPENING – MAINTENANCE/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC

August 18, 2025

JOB OPENING – MAINTENANCE/AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC– The City of Norton is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Maintenance/Automotive mechanic. Duties...

NOTICE - Change to Wise County’s FY 2025-2026 budget

August 28, 2025

NOTICE The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at 6:00pm in the School Board Education Center located on Lake...

Application for Bond Release - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 25SRW811 - Red...

August 28, 2025

Public NoticeApplication for Bond ReleaseUnder Chapter 19Title 45.1Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 25SRW811APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011733 Red River Coal Company, Inc....

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 319 BLONDELL AVENUE, APPALACHIA, VA 24216

August 25, 2025

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 319 BLONDELL AVENUEAPPALACHIA, VA 24216 In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated June 30, 2011, in the original principal amount of $79,921.00...

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