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    J.I. Burton High School

In early 1952, students of Norton High and Norton Elementary walked two blocks from their schools on Virginia Avenue, led by the band and cheerleaders, to form the shape of a new high school on 11th Street, to be named for its principal, Prof. John I. Burton, who broke ground with several youngsters. The school opened in 1953 and the first class graduated in 1954.

    What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumn...

    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact...

    What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumn...
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact...
    The Eastside Spartans pose for a team photo after winning the VHSL Class 1 softball state championship on Saturday. 

    Ice baths, yoga and state championship ring, Sp...

    SALEM, Va. - Eastside’s Braelyn Hall was not as perfect on Saturday as she was on Friday. She was...

    Ice baths, yoga and state championship ring, Sp...
    SALEM, Va. - Eastside’s Braelyn Hall was not as perfect on Saturday as she was on Friday. She was...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales (10) looks to put the ball in play for the Lady Warriors in Friday's VHSL Class 2 softball state semifinal against Woodstock Central at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem. 

    Woodstock Central edges Lady Warriors in softba...

    SALEM, Va. - It was a game that came down to one play here or one play there. In the end, it was...

    Woodstock Central edges Lady Warriors in softba...
    SALEM, Va. - It was a game that came down to one play here or one play there. In the end, it was...
    Virginia Kentucky District Fair Youth Talent Show Winners!!!
1st Place- Tessa Gilliam 
2nd Place- Carly Lawson 
3rd Place- Adrianne Potter

    2025 Virginia Kentucky District Fair adult talent show winners…
1st- Braxton Hood & Ethan Cross
2nd- Josh Hall
3rd- Ava Akers & Rand Akers

    Sorah’s nomination celebrates a career dedicated to empowering students, fostering creativity, and leveraging technology to make music accessible, all while rooted in his deep connection to Southwest Virginia.

     UVA Wise’s Sorah celebrates Grammy Music Educa...

    Donald W. Sorah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at...

     UVA Wise’s Sorah celebrates Grammy Music Educa...
    Donald W. Sorah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at...

    Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair

    Congratulations to McKenzie Stallard 2025 Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair.

    Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair
    Congratulations to McKenzie Stallard 2025 Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair.
    Eastside's Rylie Bower slides into home for a run in the Lady Spartans 11-1 win over George Wythe during Monday's VHSL Class 1 softball state quarterfinals. 

    Eastside powers past George Wythe, returns to s...

    WISE - - They’re back… Eastside’s softball team is going back to Salem for the Virginia High...

    Eastside powers past George Wythe, returns to s...
    WISE - - They’re back… Eastside’s softball team is going back to Salem for the Virginia High...
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    J.I. Burton High School

In early 1952, students of Norton High and Norton Elementary walked two blocks from their schools on Virginia Avenue, led by the band and cheerleaders, to form the shape of a new high school on 11th Street, to be named for its principal, Prof. John I. Burton, who broke ground with several youngsters. The school opened in 1953 and the first class graduated in 1954. What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumni 1955-1974! Best...
    June 19, 2025
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comBREAKFAST Suthers Lodges...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 13, 2025
    SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...
    News
    Young Writers Camp ignites creativity and community in Southwest...
    June 17, 2025
    As I stepped into the classroom at Ridgeview Elementary School last week, I was greeted by a wave of creative energy. Ten young students grades 2-4, were deeply engrossed...
    Virginia Kentucky District Fair Youth Talent Show Winners!!!
1st Place- Tessa Gilliam 
2nd Place- Carly Lawson 
3rd Place- Adrianne Potter June 17, 2025

    2025 Virginia Kentucky District Fair adult talent show winners…
1st- Braxton Hood & Ethan Cross
2nd- Josh Hall
3rd- Ava Akers & Rand Akers June 17, 2025

    Sports
    The Eastside Spartans pose for a team photo after winning the VHSL Class 1 softball state championship on Saturday.  Ice baths, yoga and state championship ring, Spartans take state title
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - Eastside’s Braelyn Hall was not as perfect on Saturday as she was on Friday. She was close enough. One day after throwing a perfect...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales (10) looks to put the ball in play for the Lady Warriors in Friday's VHSL Class 2 softball state semifinal against Woodstock Central at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.  Woodstock Central edges Lady Warriors in softball state semifinals
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - It was a game that came down to one play here or one play there. In the end, it was Central-Woodstock that came away with a 4-3 win...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...
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    Homespun
    J.I. Burton High School

In early 1952, students of Norton High and Norton Elementary walked two blocks from their schools on Virginia Avenue, led by the band and cheerleaders, to form the shape of a new high school on 11th Street, to be named for its principal, Prof. John I. Burton, who broke ground with several youngsters. The school opened in 1953 and the first class graduated in 1954. What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumni 1955-1974! Best...
    June 19, 2025
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comBREAKFAST Suthers Lodges...
    Congratulations Students!
    June 13, 2025
    Middle Tennessee State UniversitySpring 2025 Dean’s ListShawn EvansCoeburnUniversity of AlabamaSpring 2025 Dean’s ListHayden HickmanCoeburnLincoln Memorial UniversitySpring...
    New books by some of your favorite authors : June 13
    June 13, 2025
    See How They Hide by Allison BrennanTwo people were murdered at the same time and in the same way, covered in red poppies, but in different states....
    Obituaries
    BILLY WAYNE TRENT
    June 19, 2025
    Billy Wayne Trent, age 78, of Smyrna, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville,...
    ROBERT (BOB) STIDHAM
    June 19, 2025
    NORTON, VA – Robert (Bob) Stidham, 83, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at Community Living Center at the Veterans Hospital in Mountain Home, TN. He was...
    ARIZONA LINKOUS
    June 16, 2025
    Arizona Fleming Linkous, 94, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Wise Heritage Hall.She was born to Tivis C. Fleming and Mary Hattie...
    Printed Paper Online
    June 20, 2025

    Classifieds
    HELP WANTED - FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS
    June 19, 2025
    FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTCrewman II/Truck Driver/Meter ReaderThe Town of Wise is accepting applications for a full-time...
    FOR LEASE - 1,000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE located on Main Street in Wise.
    June 16, 2025
    FOR LEASE - 1,000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE located on Main Street in Wise. Central air and heating. Electric, water, garbage and sewer included. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905....
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise.
    June 16, 2025
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. 6-17-tfn t&f
    Legals
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2004 Chevrolet Van, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
    June 19, 2025
    LEGAL NOTICE     Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2025 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn,...
    The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027 Performance Contract for...
    June 19, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027 Performance Contract for Planning District One Behavioral Health Services will be available for public view from...
    ASP is seeking funding assistance from the USDA Rural Development...
    June 19, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a non-profit specializing in providing home repairs and replacement for income eligible households.   ASP is...
    Cavalier Housing
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