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    A Message From the Coalfield Progress Team

    As members of Wise County and Norton, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

    You can find the latest on our website, or text "START" to 276-325-7735 to receive Breaking News via text on your mobile device. If you aren't yet on our email list, sign up for a free trial (no credit card required) to stay informed.

    Joe B. Salyer of Wise receives his first COVID-19 vaccination at Mountain View Hospital in Norton. The facility has been designated as a COVID-19 vaccination site. Administering the shot is licensed practical nurse Rosemary Garrison, who has worked in healthcare for 32 years.  TIM COX PHOTO

    Four days, 81 new cases

    The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wise County increased by 72 across four days. The Virg...

    Four days, 81 new cases
    The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wise County increased by 72 across four days. The Virg...
    The former Bush Furniture building in St. Paul is about to house a new wood products industry.  PROVIDED BY VCEDA

    Manufacturer intends to locate in St. Paul

    A wood products manufacturer plans to create 73 jobs in St. Paul and bring life back to the forme...

    Manufacturer intends to locate in St. Paul
    A wood products manufacturer plans to create 73 jobs in St. Paul and bring life back to the forme...
    State Sen. Ben Chafin speaks on behalf of Republican candidate for governor Ed Gillespie at a 2017 rally in Abingdon. TIM COX PHOTO

    State senator passes away; COVID-19 blamed

    State Sen. Ben Chafin Jr. passed away Jan. 1 from complication of COVID-19, according to a press ...

    State senator passes away; COVID-19 blamed
    State Sen. Ben Chafin Jr. passed away Jan. 1 from complication of COVID-19, according to a press ...

    Cards requested for historian’s 86th birthday

    TERRAN S. YOUNG STAFF WRITER Garnett Gilliam will celebrate his 86th birthday on Jan. 28. G...

    Cards requested for historian’s 86th birthday
    TERRAN S. YOUNG STAFF WRITER Garnett Gilliam will celebrate his 86th birthday on Jan. 28. G...
    Community outreach to increase appreciation of and engagement in our National Forest is a priority for Jala Tyler, the new Program Director for The Clinch Coalition.

    The Clinch Coalition welcomes new program director

    Coalfield Progress - Homespun Reaching out to the community is a priority for Jala Tyler, the ...

    The Clinch Coalition welcomes new program director
    Coalfield Progress - Homespun Reaching out to the community is a priority for Jala Tyler, the ...
    Snow and a half-frozen lake surface didn’t deter the frolicking ducks that gathered near the boat launch ramp at Wise’s Bear Creek reservoir during a recent visit. JEFF LESTER PHOTO

    Positively ducky!

    Positively ducky!
    Anna Whited put up big numbers as the Lady Spartans held off Burton. PHOTO BY RICHARD MEADE

    Lady Spartans survive upset-minded J.I. Burton

    COEBURN — The Eastside Lady Spartans survived an upset bid by the Burton Lady Raiders on Friday n...

    Lady Spartans survive upset-minded J.I. Burton
    COEBURN — The Eastside Lady Spartans survived an upset bid by the Burton Lady Raiders on Friday n...

    Search is on for missing woman

    The Wise County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to locate a missing person. In a Sunday...

    Search is on for missing woman
    The Wise County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to locate a missing person. In a Sunday...
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    Featured
    Wrong-lane crash is among indictments
    January 22, 2021
    The Wise County grand jury has indicted a woman for causing a September 2020 accident that took the life of a Big Stone Gap resident. Indicted Tuesday was Laya Maude...
    County, Norton see six more deaths, 37 cases
    January 22, 2021
    The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wise County increased by 35 across three days. The Virginia Department of Health reported Thursday morning that the county’s...
    News
    Ideas wanted for town's public art project
    January 22, 2021
    New art is coming to The Pound. Organizers want citizens’ ideas about planned creation of murals that will be installed downtown as part of a larger project, funded by a...
    GOP picks Senate nominee; Democrat announces run
    January 22, 2021
    A Tazewell County supervisor and business owner is the Republican nominee in the race to fill the empty Virginia Senate District 38 seat. Travis Hackworth won Thursday’s...
    Snow and a half-frozen lake surface didn’t deter the frolicking ducks that gathered near the boat launch ramp at Wise’s Bear Creek reservoir during a recent visit. JEFF LESTER PHOTO Positively ducky!
    January 22, 2021
    Sports
    Anna Whited put up big numbers as the Lady Spartans held off Burton. PHOTO BY RICHARD MEADE Lady Spartans survive upset-minded J.I. Burton
    January 19, 2021
    COEBURN — The Eastside Lady Spartans survived an upset bid by the Burton Lady Raiders on Friday night. A second half comeback by Eastside secured a...
    Slow start for Spartans spells defeat at Rye Cove
    January 14, 2021
    RYE COVE — The Rye Cove Eagles defeated the Eastside Spartans Tuesday night behind the play of center Ethan Chavez and a balanced team defense and scoring. The victory was...
    The Lady Warriors’ Jillian Sturgill brings the ball down the court Thursday against Gate City. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Central falls to Gate City for their first loss of the season
    January 13, 2021
    GATE CITY — The Lady Warriors traveled to Gate City to take on the state champion Lady Blue Devils in a battle of the unbeatens Thursday...
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    Cavalier Housing
    Homespun
    Cards requested for historian’s 86th birthday
    January 22, 2021
    TERRAN S. YOUNG STAFF WRITER Garnett Gilliam will celebrate his 86th birthday on Jan. 28. Garnett is the founder of the Lonesome Pine School...
    Gravy recipes evolved in the Southern Appalachian region
    January 22, 2021
    Mill Creek Kitchen Greg Garland and Chris Evans Our Mill Creek neighbor, Anne Sturgill, passed away on August 25, 2020. Anne was a kind and graceful individual who was...
    Community outreach to increase appreciation of and engagement in our National Forest is a priority for Jala Tyler, the new Program Director for The Clinch Coalition. The Clinch Coalition welcomes new program director
    January 22, 2021
    Coalfield Progress - Homespun Reaching out to the community is a priority for Jala Tyler, the new Program Director for The Clinch Coalition. “I...
    Obituaries
    ELLA JANE CANTRELL MULLINS
    January 22, 2021
    Ella Jane Cantrell Mullins, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. There to...
    CARL GENE FLEENOR
    January 21, 2021
    Carl Gene Fleenor, 60, of Wise, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his first wife,...
    POWELL ‘STEVE’ STEVENSON
    January 21, 2021
    Powell “Steve” Stevenson, 83, of Wise, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Steve was an...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 22, 2021

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    January 12, 2021

    Classifieds
    HELP WANTED- LEE COUNTY VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION...
    January 21, 2021
    HELP WANTED- LEE COUNTY VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY The Lee County School Board is accepting applications for the position of Division...
    Ad Network Ads for 1-19-21
    January 18, 2021
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences....
    HELP WANTED- TOWN OF POUND HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CLASS 2...
    January 14, 2021
    HELP WANTED- TOWN OF POUND HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CLASS 2 WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR. FULL TIME OR PART TIME. PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN MANAGER- JANE BENNETT AT...
    Legals
    LEGAL NOTICE 2007 Mazda 6; 2008 Ford F-250; 2020 30’FT Concession...
    January 21, 2021
    LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on January 29th, 2021 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coebum,...
    ORDER OF PUBLICATION in re: Trinity Nevaeh Pope
    January 21, 2021
    ORDER OF PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317 Case No. JJ0018012-05-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations...
    LEGAL NOTICE 2007 Ford F-150 Pickup
    January 21, 2021
    LEGAL NOTICE On Friday, February 5, 2021, at 4:00pm, Powell Valley National Bank, at the Wise office, will sell to the highest bidder a: 2007 Ford F-150 Pickup VIN...
    Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance
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