Coalfield Progress

Proposed Islamic center draws strong opposition, calls for...

October 23, 2026

Mayor clarifies city’s role; 13 of 19 public commenters clearly opposed the proposalNORTON, Va. — A proposed Islamic center at the former Bank of America building drew more...

WHAT CAN THE CITY LEGALLY DO?

October 23, 2026

Zoning authority and religious freedom both shape the proposed center’s next stepsThe question facing Norton officials is whether the specific activities proposed for 702...

Proposed Islamic center draws strong opposition, calls for...

October 23, 2026

Mayor clarifies city’s role; 13 of 19 public commenters clearly opposed the proposalNORTON, Va. — A proposed Islamic center at the former Bank of America building drew more...

WHAT CAN THE CITY LEGALLY DO?

October 23, 2026

Zoning authority and religious freedom both shape the proposed center’s next stepsThe question facing Norton officials is whether the specific activities proposed for 702...

Thank you for showing up and speaking up

October 23, 2026

It takes courage to stand before a room full of people and say something that matters deeply to you.Your voice may shake. Your words may not come out exactly as you...

Union's Kynlee Johnson (4) goes up for the kill in Tuesday's Mountain 7 District match with Lee.

Bears outlast Generals, inch closer to regional bid

October 23, 2026

BIG STONE GAP – Union sent its seniors out with a five-set Mountain 7 volleyball victory (25-20, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-12) over visiting Lee in...

Eastside's Lexi Nixon makes a set for the Lady Spartans in Tuesday's Cumberland District match against J.I. Burton.

Lady Spartans clinch Cumberland volleyball crown

October 23, 2026

COEBURN – The Eastside trophy case is full of Cumberland District volleyball championship trophies. The case will get a little more crowded after...

Coeburn's Sawyer Phillips will compete in the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Finals in Milwaukee this weekend. She is one of five competitors seeking the national title.

Phillips to compete for national pitch, hit and run title

October 23, 2026

Sawyer Phillips is doing it again.For the second time in three years, the 10-year-old is competing in the 2026 MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Finals at the...

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Mountain Empire Older Citizens

What’s going on? Kiwanis spaghetti dinner, breakfast buffet, Stars...

October 23, 2026

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comSPAGHETTIKiwanis Club of...

6th Annual Chili Chili Bang Bang Chili Cook-Off!

October 23, 2026

Support the Lyric Theater in St. Paul at one of the town’s tastiest annual traditions!• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM• Where: St. Paul Farmers...

New books by some of your favorite authors : October 23

October 23, 2026

They Say a Girl Died Here by Sarah PinboroughAfter moving to the struggling rural town of Harper’s Creek, college dropout Anna Maybourne feels...

October 15, 2026

Thea Ann Smith, age 71, of Norton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Jenkins,...

JOHN MICHAEL "MIKE" BROWN

October 15, 2026

John Michael “Mike” Brown, 75, of Norton passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.Mike was born at Park Avenue Hospital in Norton to the late...

JIMMIE D VANOVER

October 12, 2026

CLINTWOOD, VA – Jimmie D Vanover, 83, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 9, 2026 from her...

Printed Paper Online

October 23, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS....

October 22, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $600 each. 423-416-1580. 10-23-2t s10-27

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS

September 17, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1000 each. 423-416-1580. 9-18-1t

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD ABANDONMENT - ROUTE 814: DINGUS HOLLOW ROAD

October 19, 2026

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD ABANDONMENTROUTE 814: DINGUS HOLLOW ROAD Pursuant to §33.2-909 Code of Virginia, the Wise County Board of Supervisors will consider abandonment...

APPLICATION FOR REVISION - PUBLICATION NUMBER 26SRW917, Red River...

October 8, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR REVISION TOCOAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT NO. 1101272UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER...

COUNTY OF WISE v STEVEN HOLYFIELD

October 5, 2026

VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WISECOUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of VirginiaComplainantCase No. CL25-818v. STEVEN...

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