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Four people indicted for alleged violence

Four people faces charges of violent crimes, according to indictments the Wise County grand jury handed down Wednesday. Also indicted was a man who allegedly made bomb...

Board receives new ‘blackface’ concerns, ideas

WISE — The county School Board has not responded to the public comments from its meeting last month regarding an incident in which a photo of board member Rosalind McAmis...

The two-year Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership grant will aim to provide the region with more undergraduate research opportunities and student workplace experiences. UVA WISE PHOTO

Program promotes student job skills

Southwest Virginia high school and college students will soon have more access to high-quality paid and academic credit internships in a wide...

School year calendar okayed

WISE — The county School Board approved a 2023-24 school year calendar at its Maech 13 meeting. Superintendent Mike Goforth told the board 52 percent of polled faculty and...

School board meeting date changes

WISE — At its March 13 meeting, the county School Board changed next month’s meeting date from April 10 to April 11. Superintendent Mike Goforth said the change was made...

The Eastside Lady Spartans are the 2022-23 VHSL Class 1 runners-up. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

Hammons’ 37 points can’t push Eastside past Rappahannock County

RICHMOND — The NFHS announcers were continually talking about Azzy Hammons’ 37-point showing in the opening game of the VHSL basketball tournament....

The Central Lady Warriors are the 2022-23 VHSL Class 2 runners-up. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

Lady Warriors fall to Clarke County in championship game

RICHMOND — The magic of the postseason ran out on the Lady Warriors Saturday. Clarke County used their height and highly defensive nature to deny...

Emmah McAmis goes up against two Floyd County defenders. PHOTO BY RODDY ADDINGTON

Heart of a Warrior: McAmis’ late return leads Central past Floyd...

WISE — Sophomore superstar Emmah McAmis finished the last 52 seconds of Friday’s Class 2 quarterfinal game playing largely on adrenaline and grit....

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More than 100 educators came out to celebrate excellence in education at the 39th annual Forum on Education Thursday night at UVA Wise. From left, UVA Wise Chancellor Donna P. Henry, William P. Kanto Memorial Award winner Vickie Ratliff, William J. “Bill” Kanto Jr. and MECC President Kristen Westover were among those in attendance. Ratliff is the former MECC vice president of academic affairs and workforce solutions who retired in 2021.

Kanto Memorial Award - Former MECC Vice President Vickie Ratliff ...

Wise, Va.—Vickie Ratliff, retired Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) vice president of academic affairs and workforce solutions, received the...

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Wayne Herdon would like your help identifying this photo. If you have any information please call 276/523-1929.

Primroses add to spring floral display

As I raked old leaves from around perennial primroses a few days ago, I recalled a line from an old song, trilling “Life’s a holiday on Primrose Lane.” About 20 years ago...

Joel Shannon Archer, 66, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe C. Archer, Jr. and Minnie Johnson...

EVELYN SUE (STEELE) MCCORMICK

Evelyn Sue (Steele) McCormick, age 81, of Cheswick, PA, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2023. She was raised in Coeburn,...

Donnie Fulks, 76, of Mt. Sidney, VA, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. A...

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February 6, 2023

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Town of Wise Council will hold three separate public hearings on...

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Wise Council will hold three separate public hearings on March 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wise Municipal Building at...

Amendment to the Town of Wise Zoning Ordinance

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Wise Planning Commission and Wise Town Council will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. in Council...

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE 2931 Imboden Road, Appalachia, Virginia

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE Property located at: 2931 Imboden Road Appalachia, Virginia 24216 Parcel ID No. 014556 In execution of that certain Deed of...

Morgan-McClure Chevy, Coeburn

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