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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...

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Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship

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...

Local Events Coming Up

• Friday, July 11, 5-10 PM Hip Hop Rap Night at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center.• Friday, July 11, 6 PM Join Dr. Teresa Brown, Assistant Professor of Geology at UVA-Wise for a...

Most recently, Hall was part of the opening team for Epic Universe, Universal’s third park. The groundbreaking project includes immersive lands themed after Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters and Super Nintendo.

UVA Wise alum Alex Hall brings magic to life at Universal Orlando

While most of us spend our summer vacations strolling through theme parks, Alex Hall is behind the scenes making the magic happen.A 2018 graduate...

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Union Softball Little League

McClean beats Warriors 9-11 softball team in state semifinals

The Warriors 9-11 softball team’s run in the state tournament ended Tuesday after the team rallied from a tourney-opening loss to advance to the...

Coeburn hosts State 9-11 Baseball Tournament

COEBURN - The Virginia State Little League 9-11 year-old Baseball Tournament is scheduled to start Friday at Coeburn’s Little League’s two fields. Weather permitting, pool...

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

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...

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Summer Fun at the Library

The Wise County Public Library Summer Reading Program had a great time with Bright Star Theatre’s performance of Peter Pan! Join us for our next...

Wise County Food Banks

The Food Bank of Wise County, Inc. has been in operation since 1985 and continues to work on behalf of the residents of Wise County and the City of Norton. We are an...

New books by some of your favorite authors : July 11

Last Sign by Mary StoneSpecial Agent Emma Last is eager to move on from her troubled past, but her colleague’s claim of seeing her in the afterlife...

KENNETH MARSHALL

NORTON, VA - Kenneth Marshall, 90, of Norton, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Ramsey.Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife...

NORTON, VA - Carol Mae Connor Hopkins, age 86, of Norton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A...

MICHAEL SINECOFF SR

Michael (Mike) Dwayne Sinecoff Sr. unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2025, at age 55. Born on May 9, 1970, to parents Arkie Sinecoff and Thelma...

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSWISE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITYBANNER COMMUNITY SEWER COLLECTION PROJECT Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the “Banner Community...

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Norton, Virginia will Hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Municipal Council...

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