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    Jacob Nathaniel Roberts

    Man charged with murder of child

    A Norton man has now been indicted for alleged murder in the death of his 4-year-old son. Wednes...

    Man charged with murder of child
    A Norton man has now been indicted for alleged murder in the death of his 4-year-old son. Wednes...
    Health Wagon officials and supporters prepare to ceremonially break ground for the new clinic.  TIM COX PHOTO

    Health Wagon dental clinic breaks ground

    WISE — The Health Wagon is opening a new clinic to provide free dental work to those in need. Of...

    Health Wagon dental clinic breaks ground
    WISE — The Health Wagon is opening a new clinic to provide free dental work to those in need. Of...
    The area’s first Jersey Mike’s sub shop has opened in Norton. City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and others cut the ribbon May 17.  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO

    Jersey Mike’s is here

    Jersey Mike’s is here
    The Wise County Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul officials and others cut the ribbon May 10 to welcome Mini Cake Co. to town.  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO

    New St. Paul business

    New St. Paul business
    From left, three UVA Wise 2022 graduating seniors were sworn in Friday, May 13, as newly minted officers during the ROTC commissioning ceremony. From left are Chancellor Donna P. Henry with Second Lieutenants Lacey Austin, Jacob Johnson and Gabriel Tolley.

    UVA Wise celebrate new U.S. Army officers

    Wise, Va. — The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is proud to announce three 2022 graduate...

    UVA Wise celebrate new U.S. Army officers
    Wise, Va. — The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is proud to announce three 2022 graduate...

    Newly certified phlebotomists

    Mountain Empire Community College recently received notification that the following students succ...

    Newly certified phlebotomists
    Mountain Empire Community College recently received notification that the following students succ...
    Cam Collins

    UVA Wise alums conjuring the Voices of Old Gods

    A University of Virginia’s College at Wise alumni duo recently dropped their third season of the ...

    UVA Wise alums conjuring the Voices of Old Gods
    A University of Virginia’s College at Wise alumni duo recently dropped their third season of the ...
    The remains of the home he purchased in 1791 can be seen along St. Paul’s Sugar Hill trail.  AUTUMN B. STOVER-BAILEY PHOTO

    Play chronicles Frenchman’s local journey

    The authentic Southwest Virginia –– this is what native Big Stone Gap playwright and co-founder o...

    Play chronicles Frenchman’s local journey
    The authentic Southwest Virginia –– this is what native Big Stone Gap playwright and co-founder o...
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    Featured
    Three days, 38 new cases
    May 20, 2022
    Wise County saw 33 new COVID-19 cases between Monday and yesterday. The county’s total number of COVID cases since spring 2020 increased from 10,319 to 10,352 in three...
    Jacob Nathaniel Roberts Man charged with murder of child
    May 19, 2022
    A Norton man has now been indicted for alleged murder in the death of his 4-year-old son. Wednesday, a Wise County grand jury handed down one...
    News
    The area’s first Jersey Mike’s sub shop has opened in Norton. City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and others cut the ribbon May 17.  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO Jersey Mike’s is here
    May 23, 2022
    The Wise County Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul officials and others cut the ribbon May 10 to welcome Mini Cake Co. to town.  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO New St. Paul business
    May 23, 2022
    Pound seeks audit proposals
    May 22, 2022
    POUND — Town Council voted Tuesday to seek proposals from accounting firms to perform the past four fiscal year audits. Town Attorney Greg Baker detailed that although the...
    Sports
    Burton’s Drew Culbertson won the high jump in Tuesday’s Cumberland District meet. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Cumberland District track & field results, May 17
    May 19, 2022
    The top five individuals and top three relay teams advance to the Region 1D meet Saturday, May 21, at Eastside. Boys results Boys team...
    Central’s Alec Gent soared to victory in the triple jump Wednesday. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Mountain 7 District track & field results, May 18
    May 19, 2022
    The top six individuals and top three relay teams (excluding Abingdon) advance to the Region 2D meet next Wednesday, May 25, at Virginia High...
    The Raiders are the regular season Cumberland District baseball champions. PHOTO BY RACHEL BAY Raiders dismiss Titans to win Cumberland District championship
    May 16, 2022
    NORTON — The John I. Burton Raiders claimed the Cumberland District baseball regular season championship Thursday night at Lawson-Fitchko Stadium...
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
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    Homespun
    From left, three UVA Wise 2022 graduating seniors were sworn in Friday, May 13, as newly minted officers during the ROTC commissioning ceremony. From left are Chancellor Donna P. Henry with Second Lieutenants Lacey Austin, Jacob Johnson and Gabriel Tolley. UVA Wise celebrate new U.S. Army officers
    May 20, 2022
    Wise, Va. — The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is proud to announce three 2022 graduates recently commissioned as newly minted officers...
    Mountain Empire Transit offers fare-free service
    May 20, 2022
    Mountain Empire Transit is pleased to announce fare-free service to all riders in Lee, Scott and Wise counties and the City of Norton. MET will provide free...
    Newly certified phlebotomists
    May 20, 2022
    Mountain Empire Community College recently received notification that the following students successfully completed both their board certification...
    Obituaries
    GARY ROBBINS
    May 23, 2022
    Gary Ray Robbins, 74, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home in Abingdon, Va. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 259 AF&AM in Norton. Gary was a...
    JACOB ROBERTS
    May 16, 2022
    In loving memory of Jacob Nathaniel Roberts, 4 years old, of Norton, died April 23, 2022. He attended school at Kid’s Central. He is survived...
    THOMAS KEITH SLEMP
    May 15, 2022
    COEBURN, VIRGINIA – Thomas Keith Slemp, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. He was born...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 24, 2022

    Classifieds
    Ad Network Ads for 5-24-22
    May 23, 2022
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences. Call...
    3BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME FOR RENT.
    May 23, 2022
    3BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Central heat, air. All appliances furnished including washer and dryer. Near College in Wise. (276)973-6039. 5-24-11t s6-28
    Legals
    COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA v MAURILIO GARCIA ROBERT GIBSON
    May 23, 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....
    COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA v MAURILIO GARCIA
    May 23, 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....
    INVITATION FOR BID WRESTLING FACILITY IN BIG STONE GAP
    May 19, 2022
    INVITATION FOR BID WRESTLING FACILITY IN BIG STONE GAP VIRGINIA Wise County Public Schools is requesting bids for a Wrestling Facility to be located adjacent to the...
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
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