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    PFC 'Sonny' Moore returns home after 75 years: ...

    After 75 years away, Private First Class John Henry "Sonny" Moore is finally home to his family....

    PFC 'Sonny' Moore returns home after 75 years: ...
    After 75 years away, Private First Class John Henry "Sonny" Moore is finally home to his family....
    Landscape by Jim Veenstra.

 Acrylic Painting Workshop
Monday, June 1st from 6-9 p.m. | Gilliam Center for the Arts, UVA Wise

    Pro-Art Studio Landscapes of Imagination

    Create a unique and perhaps fantastical painting from imagination, using acrylic paint on...

    Pro-Art Studio Landscapes of Imagination
    Create a unique and perhaps fantastical painting from imagination, using acrylic paint on...

    Celebrating the grand opening of the Recovery S...

    We are overflowing with gratitude as we officially announce that the Recovery Soldiers Ministries...

    Celebrating the grand opening of the Recovery S...
    We are overflowing with gratitude as we officially announce that the Recovery Soldiers Ministries...

    Big Stone Gap celebrates grand opening of the T...

    BIG STONE GAP, VA –  The Town of Big Stone Gap and Friends of Southwest Virginia celebrated the...

    Big Stone Gap celebrates grand opening of the T...
    BIG STONE GAP, VA –  The Town of Big Stone Gap and Friends of Southwest Virginia celebrated the...
    VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher, second from right, presents a ceremonial check for $230,016 to UVA Wise Chancellor Donna Henry, second from left, to be utilized for workforce development and training for Hospitality and Tourism Management and Culinary, Restaurant and Event Management trainee pilot programs at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Also pictured are Gurkan Akalin, UVA Wise business and economics chair, left; and Randall Rose, associate vice chancellor – community & economic development, right.)

    VCEDA grant will assist two UVA Wise pilot pro...

    WISE, VA – MAY 19, 2026 –An up to $230,016 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development...

    VCEDA grant will assist two UVA Wise pilot pro...
    WISE, VA – MAY 19, 2026 –An up to $230,016 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development...
    Pictured are Renee Brown, DePaul President & CEO; Glenda Collins, Executive Director LPOY; and Whitney Mullins, DePaul Foster Care Supervisor.

    Lonesome Pine Office on Youth Honored at DePaul...

    On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Lonesome Pine Office on Youth (LPOY) was presented with a Certificate...

    Lonesome Pine Office on Youth Honored at DePaul...
    On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Lonesome Pine Office on Youth (LPOY) was presented with a Certificate...
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Central catcher Adele Dingus makes the grab on a swing and a miss from Gate City in Monday's 1st-round game of the Mountain 7 District tournament. 

    Central offense erupts in run-rule victory over...

    NORTON — Central advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain 7 District Softball Tournament on...

    Central offense erupts in run-rule victory over...
    NORTON — Central advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain 7 District Softball Tournament on...
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Eastside's Brandon Edwards delivers a pitch in Wednesday's Cumberland District baseball tournament semifinal game with Twin Springs.

    Spartans run-rule Titans, advance to championship

    COEBURN – Brandon Edwards had himself a day Wednesday in Eastside’s 11-1 run-rule victory over...

    Spartans run-rule Titans, advance to championship
    COEBURN – Brandon Edwards had himself a day Wednesday in Eastside’s 11-1 run-rule victory over...
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    Treasurer warns of $910K budget shortfall, rainy day fund will be...
    May 19, 2026
    The regular meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors on May 14 again had a large turnout, the room being almost full, and with many citizens speaking out on various...
    County schools detail superior performance, request $14.8M...
    May 19, 2026
    The Wise County Schools were highlighted at Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, as Superintendent Dr. Mike Gifford and Director of Finance Ron Vicars gave a...
    News
    PFC 'Sonny' Moore returns home after 75 years: A Korean War hero's...
    May 22, 2026
    After 75 years away, Private First Class John Henry "Sonny" Moore is finally home to his family. In a profound and final act of brotherhood, Sonny...
    Landscape by Jim Veenstra.

 Acrylic Painting Workshop
Monday, June 1st from 6-9 p.m. | Gilliam Center for the Arts, UVA Wise Pro-Art Studio Landscapes of Imagination
    May 22, 2026
    Create a unique and perhaps fantastical painting from imagination, using acrylic paint on canvas.  In this short studio session, participants will...
    Celebrating the grand opening of the Recovery Soldiers Ministries...
    May 22, 2026
    We are overflowing with gratitude as we officially announce that the Recovery Soldiers Ministries Wise County Women’s Campus is open! What began as...
    Sports
    BASEBALL ROUNDUP
    May 22, 2026
    Warriors, Raiders and Wolfpack drop district tournament opening gamesMONDAY GAMESLee 10, Central 4 It was a rough outing for the Warriors as the fourth-seeded host Generals...
    NICK MARSHALL PHOTOS 

Central catcher Adele Dingus makes the grab on a swing and a miss from Gate City in Monday's 1st-round game of the Mountain 7 District tournament.  Central offense erupts in run-rule victory over Gate City, advances...
    May 22, 2026
    NORTON — Central advanced to the semifinals of the Mountain 7 District Softball Tournament on Monday night, erupting offensively to defeat Gate...
    Central beats Lee in Mountain 7 District softball tournament...
    May 22, 2026
    ABINGDON – Central softball coach Allison Shortt made the call to change the tempo in the middle of Tuesday’s Mountain 7 District softball tournament semifinals.It...
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    Homespun
    New books by some of your favorite authors : May 22
    May 22, 2026
    The Brothers McKay by Craig JohnsonWhen the deeply disliked Pepper McKay is found murdered on his Wyoming ranch, Sheriff Walt Longmire investigates...
    WHAT’S GOING ON? Digital photography workshop, Splash Pad is open,...
    May 22, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comWOODBOOGER 100Do you love...
    Lovelady DAR Member Presents Program on Commemorative Events 
    May 22, 2026
     At the May meeting, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lovelady Chapter, Program Leader and Member, Christina Turnbill, presented a program on Commemorative Events for...
    Obituaries
    MASTER TROOPER CURTIS CLINT HENSLEY
    May 18, 2026
    Master Trooper Curtis Clint Hensley, Virginia State Police (Retired) age 81, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home...
    RAY EUGENE CARTER
    May 13, 2026
    WISE, VA – Ray Eugene Carter, Sr., 85, passed away Monday May 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with heart failure. He was surrounded by his...
    REGINA HOGUE
    May 11, 2026
    Regina (Connell) Hogue, age 85 of Dayton, TN, passed away at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born in Wise County,...
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    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE
    May 14, 2026
    FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE. All new appliances. No pets. No HUD.  Deposit and lease required. $750/ month (214)732-4127.  5-15-26-tfn
    FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS - TOWN OF WISE WATER & SEWER...
    May 7, 2026
    FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTCREWMAN IIThe Town of Wise is accepting applications for a full-time Crewman II position in the...
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise.
    April 16, 2026
    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. 4-17-26-tfn
    Legals
    Application for Bond Reduction - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 26JLM10,...
    May 21, 2026
    Public NoticeApplication for Bond Reduction Under Chapter 19Title 45.1Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 26JLM10APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011856   Paramont Contura, LLC is...
    Proposing to collocate antennas near 15601 Bull Run Road, Saint...
    May 21, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE    Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at a centerline...
    SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE OF 11812 Central Street, ...
    May 18, 2026
    SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE OF11812 Central Street Coeburn, Virginia 24230    WHEREAS, by Deed of Trust dated March 10, 2025, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of...
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