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    The 1949 Lonesome Pine League champion Dorchester Cardinals. Front row: Bill Gobble, Frank Dosa, Roy Flanary, Cliff Stallard, Red Begley, Clyde Hess, Harry Hensley, Herbert Thompson Back row: Jim Daniels, Buddy Hensley, Doug Clark, Willie Winkles, Hobie Landrith, Sonny Jordon, Bud Gibson, Sam Lawson, Red Brooks, Everett “Banty” Scott. (Gladys Stallard Photo)

    Dorchester was the perfect illustration of coal...

    FORGOTTEN FIELDS BY L.M. SUTTER COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER When it comes to local coa...

    Dorchester was the perfect illustration of coal...
    FORGOTTEN FIELDS BY L.M. SUTTER COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER When it comes to local coa...
    Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament champions and Warrior Flight winners, left to right: Joshua Clever, Braden Clever and Connor Tester.

    Golf tournament benefits MEOC’s Mountain Laure...

    The 11th Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament raised $12,500 to assist local cancer pati...

    Golf tournament benefits MEOC’s Mountain Laure...
    The 11th Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament raised $12,500 to assist local cancer pati...

    “We’re getting soaked!”

    RIDIN' THE RAILS Photos and Text by Ron Flanary COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER It’s a...

    “We’re getting soaked!”
    RIDIN' THE RAILS Photos and Text by Ron Flanary COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER It’s a...
    Thirteen students toured Athens, Delphi, the Cape of Sounion (the Temple of Poseidon), and Santorini during their two-week trip abroad as part of the course “Politics and Philosophy of Ancient Greece.”

    UVA Wise students experience life changing trip...

    Wise, Va.—University of Virginia’s College at Wise student Mei Lin Ni found new confidence on a r...

    UVA Wise students experience life changing trip...
    Wise, Va.—University of Virginia’s College at Wise student Mei Lin Ni found new confidence on a r...
    Left to right: 1st row:  Emily Kate Bowen*, Madelyn Myers, and Hannah Davidson; 2nd row:  Mariah Medina, Mckenize Tyree, and Kathy Ison*. Not pictured:  Keely Balthis and Megan Hubbard. (*faculty)

    Dental Assistant pinning ceremony

    On Thursday, June 23, Mountain Empire Community College celebrated the most recent cohort of Dent...

    Dental Assistant pinning ceremony
    On Thursday, June 23, Mountain Empire Community College celebrated the most recent cohort of Dent...
    MECC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and foundation Executive Director Amy Greear with Rapha Foundation Executive Director Mark Vanover.  MECC PHOTO

    MECC to get project funds

    The Rapha Foundation of Norton has pledged $500,000 to support a community outdoor amphitheater o...

    MECC to get project funds
    The Rapha Foundation of Norton has pledged $500,000 to support a community outdoor amphitheater o...
    Mike Goforth says school safety is among his immediate priorities.  KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO

    Goforth is named new county schools chief

    WISE — Mike Goforth, county schools director of human resources, will become the superintendent F...

    Goforth is named new county schools chief
    WISE — Mike Goforth, county schools director of human resources, will become the superintendent F...

    Broken records: Emmah McAmis is living up to an...

    Rising sophomore Emmah McAmis just completed one of the strongest freshman years of recent memory...

    Broken records: Emmah McAmis is living up to an...
    Rising sophomore Emmah McAmis just completed one of the strongest freshman years of recent memory...
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    Bank: Hacker may have accessed personal info
    July 1, 2022
    New Peoples Bank now admits that someone breached its computer systems in mid-June and may have accessed customers’ personal information. The bank posted an update on the...
    Fire, rescue changes made
    July 1, 2022
    WISE — Appalachia Fire Department will receive $70,000 from the county today to keep the agency afloat. The county Board of Supervisors met with County Administrator Mike...
    News
    Blood drives are scheduled
    July 4, 2022
    Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in coming days: • Thursday, July 7, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Wise. • Thursday, July...
    MECC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and foundation Executive Director Amy Greear with Rapha Foundation Executive Director Mark Vanover.  MECC PHOTO MECC to get project funds
    July 3, 2022
    The Rapha Foundation of Norton has pledged $500,000 to support a community outdoor amphitheater on the campus of Mountain Empire Community College....
    Offices closed Monday
    July 3, 2022
    Norton city offices will be closed Monday for the July 4 holiday. There will be regular residential and commercial garbage collection Monday. Residents are asked to have...
    Sports
    Broken records: Emmah McAmis is living up to and hoping to surpass...
    June 30, 2022
    Rising sophomore Emmah McAmis just completed one of the strongest freshman years of recent memory. In volleyball, she helped lead the Lady...
    The Southwest Virginia All-Stars took game one of the FCA softball doubleheader Thursday. PHOTO BY GARY MAGGARD SWVA takes game one, NETN game two in FCA softball action
    June 29, 2022
    BLOUNTVILLE — In a battle across state lines, the Southwest Virginia all-stars travelled down to the brand new West Ridge High School sports...
    Released girls and boys soccer superlatives
    June 24, 2022
    VHSL class 2 girls soccer superlatives released Player of the year: Sydney McCarthy, Poquoson Coach of the year: Kyleigh Drew, Glenvar First team Forward: Kinley...
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    The 1949 Lonesome Pine League champion Dorchester Cardinals. Front row: Bill Gobble, Frank Dosa, Roy Flanary, Cliff Stallard, Red Begley, Clyde Hess, Harry Hensley, Herbert Thompson Back row: Jim Daniels, Buddy Hensley, Doug Clark, Willie Winkles, Hobie Landrith, Sonny Jordon, Bud Gibson, Sam Lawson, Red Brooks, Everett “Banty” Scott. (Gladys Stallard Photo) Dorchester was the perfect illustration of coalfield baseball
    July 4, 2022
    FORGOTTEN FIELDS BY L.M. SUTTER COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER When it comes to local coal camp baseball teams, none in memory was mightier...
    Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament champions and Warrior Flight winners, left to right: Joshua Clever, Braden Clever and Connor Tester. Golf tournament benefits MEOC’s Mountain Laurel Center
    July 4, 2022
    The 11th Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament raised $12,500 to assist local cancer patients and their families.  Nineteen teams...
    “We’re getting soaked!”
    July 4, 2022
    RIDIN' THE RAILS Photos and Text by Ron Flanary COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER It’s a basic truth that as we get older, we remember...
    Obituaries
    KIMBERLY ANN CROLEY
    July 4, 2022
    Mrs. Kimberly Ann Croley, 52, longtime resident of Wise, Virginia, passed away peacefully Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home surrounded by her...
    ANNA OLETA (ROBERTS) FRANKLIN
    July 4, 2022
    Anna Oleta (Roberts) Franklin, age 80 of Gate City, VA passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born in Norton, VA on December 11, 1941 to the late William Roberts and...
    CLEO NIECE STALLARD
    July 4, 2022
    Cleo Niece Stallard, 84, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home on Guest River. She was of the Primitive Baptist faith and was a member...
    Printed Paper Online
    July 5, 2022

    Classifieds
    Ad Network Ads for 7-5-22
    July 1, 2022
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences. Call...
    THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 2
    June 30, 2022
    THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE 223 Grandview Dr., Wise. Saturday, July 2. Rain or shine. Girls clothes, sizes 8 and up, Mens and Womens clothes, Big Men’s sizes, household...
    HELP WANTED- TimesNews Motor Route available in the East Stone Gap/...
    June 27, 2022
    HELP WANTED- TimesNews Motor Route available in the East Stone Gap/ Powell Valley areas of Big Stone Gap. Approximately $1,100 monthly. $200 sign on bonus available. Early...
    Legals
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE J.W....
    July 1, 2022
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE In compliance with Section 4 VAC 25-130-816.64 in Chapter 19 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation...
    COUNTY OF WISE v GEORGE W. ALLEY
    June 30, 2022
    VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WISE COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia Complainant Case No....
    SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12579 STAR BRANCH...
    June 30, 2022
    NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12579 STAR BRANCH ROAD COEBURN, WISE COUNTY, VIRGINIA 24230 TAX ID NO. 032058 IN EXECUTION of a Deed of...
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