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    Historical military aircraft and vehicles including a T-34 Mentor, Fuji LM-1, and PT-19 War Birds with flight experiences. The Spirit of Freedom C-54 WWII Cargo Plane Museum + tours

    Let Freedom Ring Celebrate America's 250th: fr...

    About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration...

    Let Freedom Ring Celebrate America's 250th: fr...
    About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration...

    New fleet additions at Wise Fire and Rescue

    Wise Fire & Rescue has officially added two new ambulances to its emergency response fleet....

    New fleet additions at Wise Fire and Rescue
    Wise Fire & Rescue has officially added two new ambulances to its emergency response fleet....
    Colton Elkins, with ball, breaks through the Eastside defense and heads down field for a big gain in Friday's game at Central's Tommy McAmis Field. 

    Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm

    NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be...

    Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm
    NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be...
    Lineman Bryan Culbertson (53) scores a touchdown from Unaka from the fullback position in Friday's action. 

    Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener

    NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and...

    Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener
    NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and...
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Eli Pleasant carries the ball down field for Union in the Bears game with the Lee High Generals. 

    Bears set tone early in win as Harless era begins

    BIG STONE GAP — Union wasted no time Thursday in taking control of its season-opening football...

    Bears set tone early in win as Harless era begins
    BIG STONE GAP — Union wasted no time Thursday in taking control of its season-opening football...
    Ridgeview's Logan Justice (54) and Braylon Moore (23) celebrate a turnover in the Wolfpack's season-opening game at Southern Gap. 

    Wolfpack rolls to gridiron win over Southern Gap

    A 28-point second quarter led Ridgeview to a 48-8 blowout football win in the season opener for...

    Wolfpack rolls to gridiron win over Southern Gap
    A 28-point second quarter led Ridgeview to a 48-8 blowout football win in the season opener for...
    Central's Drew Damron (10) gets up in the air for a kill attempt during pool play in the Sunset Slush Summer Slam.  

    Lady Warriors win Summer Slam tourney at Virgin...

    Central overcame diversity and stayed unbeaten Saturday by winning the Sunset Slush Summer Slam...

    Lady Warriors win Summer Slam tourney at Virgin...
    Central overcame diversity and stayed unbeaten Saturday by winning the Sunset Slush Summer Slam...
    James Stewart and fellow C-N-W Wastewater Operators (L-R:  Nick Younce, Wes Sutphin, James Stewart, Patrick Rose, Matt Redman, Joe Reasor, Bruce Martin)

    C-N-W bids farewell to longest-serving employee

    The Coeburn-Norton-Wise (C-N-W) Regional Waste Water Treatment Authority hosted a reception on...

    C-N-W bids farewell to longest-serving employee
    The Coeburn-Norton-Wise (C-N-W) Regional Waste Water Treatment Authority hosted a reception on...
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    More Than a Marker: Remembering James A. Bland High School
    August 14, 2026
    There is no way to tell the story of James A. Bland High School without first acknowledging why it existed. Virginia's system of segregated...
    High Knob Outdoor Fest: Ending a week of outdoor adventure with a...
    August 14, 2026
    High Knob Outdoor Fest Block Party Saturday, August 15th from 4-9 p.m. Downtown NortonHigh Knob Outdoor Fest (Aug. 8–15) was a weeklong celebration...
    News
    Historical military aircraft and vehicles including a T-34 Mentor, Fuji LM-1, and PT-19 War Birds with flight experiences. The Spirit of Freedom C-54 WWII Cargo Plane Museum + tours Let Freedom Ring Celebrate America's 250th: free two-day event at...
    September 1, 2026
    About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration is a free regional community event celebrating the...
    Join us for the America 250 3K Patriotic Color Run!
    September 1, 2026
    As part of the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration at Lonesome Pine Airport, you have a unique opportunity to run (or walk) with history! Enjoy the excitement of red,...
    29th Annual Justin’s Walk is September 5
    September 1, 2026
    Join the community for the 29th Annual Justin’s Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ringley Park (108 Quillen Ave. SE, Coeburn, VA). Held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,...
    Sports
    Colton Elkins, with ball, breaks through the Eastside defense and heads down field for a big gain in Friday's game at Central's Tommy McAmis Field.  Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be believable. A football coach returns to the area...
    Lineman Bryan Culbertson (53) scores a touchdown from Unaka from the fullback position in Friday's action.  Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and Burton never let off the gas in a 52-6 win over...
    Central sweeps Rye Cove in non-district volleyball clash
    September 1, 2026
    NORTON — Wise Central picked up a straight-set victory Thursday night, defeating Rye Cove 25–15, 25–11, 25–19 in a non-district volleyball matchup.While the Lady Warriors...
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    Homespun
    Fall 2026 WiseJAMS Music Program applications open
    August 28, 2026
    Wise, VA – Applications are open for the Fall 2026 semester of the WiseJAMS after-school music program. WiseJAMS provides traditional mountain music instruction and...
    Looking Back at Days Gone By

1961 Student Council

We are taking a trip down memory lane to honor the leadership of the 1961 J.I. Burton High School Student Council in Norton. The student body was guided that year by a dedicated group of officers: President, William Sherard Jr.; Vice-President, Randall Fultz; Secretary, Sharon Stallard; and Treasurer, Clifford Daniels. The council was supported by faculty sponsors Mrs. Neeley and Mr. Absher. What’s going on? Ready to explore the skies over High Knob?, Line...
    August 28, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comCOUNTRY CABINLive music...
    Michelle Mullins photo Pro-Art presents Tuck Everlasting at Lyric Theater
    August 28, 2026
    St. Paul, VA – The Shreds and Patches Theater Project will perform “Tuck Everlasting” on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 7 p.m. at Lyric Theater in St....
    Obituaries
    BETTY JO KILGORE
    August 27, 2026
    Betty Jo Anderson Kilgore, 88, of Norton, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on August 21,...
    CHARLIE JUNIOR SMITH
    August 10, 2026
    Charlie Junior Smith, known lovingly as “Junior”, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 71.He was born on May...
    JESSE LEON SHUPE
    August 6, 2026
    NORTON, VA – Jesse Leon Shupe, 83, went to heaven on August 1, 2026, from Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. He was a former employee of...
    Printed Paper Online
    September 1, 2026

    Classifieds
    FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS
    August 31, 2026
    FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1,000 each. Contact Owner, email HamiltonSaver@gmail.com  9-1-4t s9-11
    Legals
    TRUSTEE'S SALE - 2704 6TH AVE, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219
    August 31, 2026
    TRUSTEE'S SALE2704 6TH AVE BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219     In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $126,262.00, dated August 17, 2023, and...
    Town of Wise Board of Zoning Appeals - Variance request submitted...
    August 31, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE     The Town of Wise Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Wise Municipal...
    PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON,...
    August 27, 2026
    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON, VIRGINIA TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE ONE OR MORE ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL...
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