Wise County was well-represented at the recent 4-H State Congress, held June 16–19. Eight local youth participated in a week of state-level...

The next meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:00 p.m. Only a handful of people attended the June 25th recessed meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors, as they...

In celebration of the America 250 Anniversary, the City of Norton invites the public to a flag dedication ceremony on Friday, July 3, at 12:00 p.m.The event will take place...

J.I. Burton’s Ava Stough and Megyn Duff and Ridgeview’s Danica Sutherland and Adrianne Potter have been named to the VHSL Class 1 and Class 2...

As the year rolls into July, football players and coaches are not the only ones preparing for the upcoming high school season.July is a busy month...

BIG STONE GAP – It was a grueling week for the Warriors Little League baseball team over the past few days, but the reward was District 13...

Jenna Riley is 21 years old, and works at the Duffield, Va. Primary School with small children in the Aware Program. Her musical talent and love of...

If your garden does not have a spill of the succulent called hens and chicks, perhaps your mother or grandmother did. These Sempervivums and...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comFLAG DEDICATIONIn...

Madeline Cornett slipped her earthly bonds on October 23, 2025 and joined her beloved husband, Billy Jack Cornett, who preceded her in death. She...

September 2, 1937–May 30, 2026Shirley Ann Fleming Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on 30 May, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with...

A memorial service for JACKIE ADAMS, who passed away on 3/3/26,will be held this Saturday, 6/13/26 at 12 p.m. at the Wise Fire Hall.

PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks applicants for part-time position to coordinate septic and pet waste programs in Wise County. Bachelor’s...

FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for waiting list for 1BR and 2BR apartment units. Call (276)679-5280 or come by the office at 520 Alexandria...

FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE. All new appliances. No pets. No HUD.  Deposit and lease required. $750/ month (214)732-4127.  5-15-26-tfn

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSTOWN OF BIG STONE GAPPROCTOR STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT    Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the Town of Big Stone Gap Proctor Street Sidewalk...

TRUSTEE SALE OF3500 Glen Echo Drive Big Stone Gap, VA 24219    In execution of the Deed of Trust dated July 28, 2025, in the original principal amount of $196,377.00,...

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