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Breaking News: Free virus testing is offered locally
Breaking News: Federal PPP loans provide millions locally
Breaking News: Small business recovery grants sought

A Message From the Coalfield Progress Team

As members of Wise County and Norton, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

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Federal PPP loans provide millions locally

Dozens of Norton and Wise County small businesses and non-profit groups have received nearly $11.4 million so far in temporary financial relief from a federal loan program...

Small business recovery grants sought

Wise County will conduct a public hearing today at 10 a.m. regarding the funding effort for a proposed small business recovery assistance project. The county’s hearing...

County school personnel actions taken

Wise County schools are making personnel changes in preparation for a return to classes. During its June meeting, the school board approved these...

City taxes are due

The city of Norton is reminding residents and businesses that all real estate taxes and utility bill payments are due by July 15 in order to avoid penalty and interest...

Free virus testing is offered locally

The Wise County Health Department offers free testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus to the community. All testing sessions will take place from 2-5 p.m. Upcoming dates and...

Danny O’Quinn celebrates winning the Food City 150 in 2005.

This week in sports history July 6-10

1995 Powell Valley High School junior Thomas Jones is voted the 1994-95 Male Athlete of the Year in the Lonesome Pine District. Jones set three...

This week in sports history July 6-10

1995 Powell Valley High School junior Thomas Jones is voted the 1994-95 Male Athlete of the Year in the Lonesome Pine District. Jones set three...

Zaine Lovell (left) and Brycen Hall. “I think I can speak for everyone when I say that this year’s team is just as hungry and eager as last year’s team,” Hall said.

The Raiders take the field for socially distanced summer workouts

NORTON — Just a few weeks ago, the VHSL decided to allow out-of-season workouts to return. Two weeks ago, the Raiders and first year official head...

Wise County Office of Tourism

Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Enjoyed fireworks, celebrating with friends

FOURTH OF JULY Celebrating the Fourth of July was so much fun this year. Several couples and some single folks and Walter and I gathered at one of our favorite homesteads...

Families enjoy time celebrating July 4th

"May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to do what is right." Peter Marshall. FOURTH OF JULY The Fourth of July was a...

Paint workshop featured July 21

Big Stone Gap — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer its first 2020 Artisan Series of programs with the July theme of...

GEORGE CLIFFORD BAILEY

Another of the Greatest Generation has passed Friday morning, July 3, 2020. George Clifford Bailey, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Wise,...

ARLISS LEE WYATT GREENE

‘I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.’ - 2 Timothy 4:7 Arliss Lee Wyatt Greene, 68, of Wise, went home to be with the Lord on...

MARK STEPHEN JACKSON

Mark Stephen Jackson passed from this life on June 30, 2020 at the age of 70. He was born on March 8, 1950 in Pound, VA. He was a loving and...

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LOOKING FOR SMALL, REASONABLE HOUSE TO RENT

LOOKING FOR SMALL, REASONABLE HOUSE TO RENT in Appalachia or Big Stone Gap area. (276)345-2582. 7-10-1t

Ad Network Ads for 7-7-20

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Spearhead Trails is seeking candidates for three new positions

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY also known as Spearhead Trails is seeking candidates for three new positions including: 2 Rangers/Equipment Operators and 1...

IN THE ADOPTION OF: CAYDEN LEE NIECE

IN THE CHANCERY FOR HAWKINS COUNTY AT ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE RYAN ANDREW SPIVA (Stepfather) and WHITNEY HURD SPIVA (Biological Mother) Petitioners vs Case...

APPLICATION FOR COAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT. Ambrose Branch...

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR COAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA Renewal Application Number 1010937 Permit...

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF COAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT Red...

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF COAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA APPLICATION NUMBER 1010900 PUBLICATION...

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Wise County Office of Tourism

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