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Two-alarm commercial fire engulfs Reno’s

February 24, 2026

Crews battle blazing infernoWISE, VA – Fire crews from Wise Fire and Rescue battled a severe two-alarm commercial structure fire at Reno’s Friday...

Community rallies for Reno's employees: GoodTimes Pizza initiative...

February 23, 2026

We are truly overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of support for the Reno's Pizza initiative! We've seen customers drive two to three hours...

Garden spot available in downtown Wise!

For anyone living near downtown Wise who is looking for a spot to garden this year, we have some raised beds open.Contact us today to secure your...

The Health Wagon's 38th Annual Spring Health Fair: Free care in...

The Health Wagon, in partnership with East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Health’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine, is hosting the 38th annual Free Community Health...

Southwest Virginia faces demographic shift, Cooper Center data...

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — As the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia rolls out its latest population insights, residents in Southwest...

Union's Kailee Rentfrow, left, and Taylor Hughes, right, as Ridgeview's Danica Sutherland works toward the basket in the Saturday's Region 2D championship game at UVA Wise.
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Gone in 38 seconds: Union girls erase 8-point deficit, stun...

WISE – Those that were in attendance could not believe what they saw, those that played and coached in the game will likely never forget it. It...

Central's Londen Horne (1) goes to the basket against the Graham defense in Saturday's Region 2D championship.

Warriors hold course to claim Central’s first-ever regional crown

BIG STONE GAP, Va. - When things looked bleak for Central Saturday, Warrior coach Patrick Damron had one direction for his team - stick to the...

Union's Londen Horne, center, goes up for a shot attempt against the defense of Union's Abe Hall (10) and Carlos Anderson.

Horne’s last-second put-back lifts Central Warriors past Union

BIG STONE GAP - At one point, Central’s Londen Horne thought the Warriors season might end this year very similar to the way it ended last...

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New books by some of your favorite authors : February 27

February 26, 2026

The Crossroads by C. J. BoxMarybeth Pickett receives a call she has always feared: her husband Joe has been critically wounded by a gunshot to the...

Girls track team off to state competitions, auction March 7,...

February 26, 2026

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

Off to state competitions, Graybeal award, Suthers Lodge community...

February 20, 2026

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

OLLIE DARE DOTSON

Ollie Dare Dotson, 99, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, just shy of her 100th...

LELAND BENJAMIN WILLIAMS

February 27, 2026

Leland Benjamin Williams, 91, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, surrounded by family.He was born near Flint, Michigan but his family moved to Southwest Virginia...

DANNY DOUGLAS SLONE

February 27, 2026

Danny Douglas Slone, 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, while at home with his family by his side.Born and raised in...

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FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS - TOWN OF WISE - Human Resources...

February 19, 2026

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE The Town of Wise is accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Administrator. This is an exempt,...

HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia

January 22, 2026

HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia. 3BR, 1BTH, single story. Call 276-701-6203. 2-6-4t s2-27

FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...

January 19, 2026

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...

TRUSTEE’S SALE Real property at 301 Wright Avenue NE, Wise, VA

TRUSTEE’S SALE Real property at 301 Wright Avenue NE, Wise, VA 24293 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $87,000.00 dated September 25,...

PUBLIC NOTICE - Sealed bids for custodial and paper supplies

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed bids for custodial and paper supplies will be received at the office of the Director of Facilities & Grounds, Wise County School Board, 628 Lake...

COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA v SAMANTHA MAGGARD AKA SAMANTHA A. COLLINS

VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WISE COUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA, a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia Complainant Case No....

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Dear Valued Readers,

January 27, 2026

Please be advised that the delivery of the Tuesday, Jan. 27th print edition of the Coalfield Progress will be delayed due to weather-related issues experienced by our...

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