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Breaking News: Boulder falls; avoid section of 23 South

River, town are focus for outdoor fun

January 31, 2023

The Clinch River’s potential as a hub for regional outdoor tourism and recreation should be developed to the greatest extent possible. And St. Paul should be promoted as a...

This map outlines Wise’s downtown business district, which will be the economic development authority’s main development target.

Town will form economic development authority

January 31, 2023

WISE — The town is forming an economic development authority. Town Council discussed the idea at its Jan. 24 meeting and moved to begin the...

Wise will continue audits

February 2, 2023

WISE — The town’s population has fallen to less than 3,000, which means Wise is no longer legally required to undergo annual financial audits. Town Council agreed Jan. 24...

Boulder falls; avoid section of 23 South

February 1, 2023

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office advises staying away from U.S. 23 southbound near Big Stone Gap. The office reports a “massive-sized boulder in the passing lane” near...

Solution sought for salt

January 31, 2023

WISE — The town is building a salt storage building in preparation for the Virginia Department of Transportation no longer selling salt to localities, beginning in...

Central’s Braeden Church battles Union’s Kam Bostic for the ball. PHOTO BY RODDY ADDINGTON

Warriors outlast Bears in close contest

January 27, 2023

NORTON — The Warriors took on the Union Bears in a pivotal meeting with district tourney seeding on the line. Chance Boggs would put his team up...

Emilee Brickey gets this shot to go against some tough defense. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

Central’s defense holds Lady ‘Pack in check

January 24, 2023

NORTON — The Lady Warriors got their revenge from their season-opening and only district loss to Ridgeview on Friday night. Controlling all aspects...

UVA Wise senior Caitlyn Ross doing what she does best and finding the open teammate. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

Don’t tell me I can’t: Caitlyn Ross is not quite finished breaking...

January 19, 2023

Kingston, Tenn. native Caitlyn Ross may only show up at 5-foot-6 on a tape measure, but since stepping on the court as a freshman, she’s been...

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Morgan-McClure Chevy, Coeburn

Bear Facts of the Month: January

January 26, 2023

• A bear’s claws can grow as long as a whiteboard eraser. • Bears can walk a short distance on their hind legs. Bears typically stand on their hind legs to get a better...

Congratulations students!

January 26, 2023

Morehead State University Fall 2022 Dean’s List: Lindsay Mullins of Pound James Madison University Fall 2022 Dean’s List: Lillian Hall of Wise Fall 2022...

January 29 at UVA Wise: Johnson City Symphony Orchestra with Hannah...

January 26, 2023

Pro-Art and the University of Virginia’s College at Wise are excited to partner with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind performance on Sunday, January...

IMOGENE “JEAN” COX-VICE

January 30, 2023

Imogene “Jean” Cox-Vice, loving mother, grandmother and wife was granted her heart’s desire and entered into the arms of Jesus on January 28, 2023,...

KENNETH EDWARD BELCHER

January 30, 2023

Kenneth Edward Belcher, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Kenneth was born in Wise County, VA...

January 30, 2023

Vernon Porter, 71, entered into rest on Thursday evening, January 25, 2023 at Maple Grove Rehab and Care Center in Lebanon, VA after an extended period of declining...

Printed Paper Online

January 31, 2023

Ad Network Ads for 1-31-23

January 30, 2023

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HELP WANTED - FIELD PRODUCER

January 26, 2023

HELP WANTED - FIELD PRODUCER– PBS Appalachia, serving Southwest, VA, has an immediate opening for Field Producer. The ideal candidate produces, directs, and edits...

HELP WANTED - CORPORATE SUPPORT EXECUTIVE

January 26, 2023

HELP WANTED - CORPORATE SUPPORT EXECUTIVE– PBS Appalachia, serving Southwest, VA is adding a corporate support representative to our fundraising team. The ideal candidate...

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 102 EAST 24TH STREET N, BIG STONE GAP, VA

January 30, 2023

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF 102 EAST 24TH STREET N BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219 In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated January 26, 2007, in the original principal amount of...

TRUSTEE’S SALE 5317 Chevrolet Rd, Norton, VA

January 30, 2023

TRUSTEE’S SALE 5317 Chevrolet Rd Norton, VA 24273 (Parcel ID: 050-031A and 050-031B) Default having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated March 14,...

TRUSTEE SALE OF 3112 Round Stone Road, Big Stone Gap, VA

January 26, 2023

TRUSTEE SALE OF 3112 Round Stone Road Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated October 20, 2010, in the original principal amount of...

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