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    State champion on the mat

    The Wise County Public School Board officially honored Central High Junior, Brayden Owsley,...

    State champion on the mat
    The Wise County Public School Board officially honored Central High Junior, Brayden Owsley,...

    Bringing laughter & the gold!

    Let's give a cheer to Central High School's star, Aria Taylor Wolford! Aria was crowned the VHSL...

    Bringing laughter & the gold!
    Let's give a cheer to Central High School's star, Aria Taylor Wolford! Aria was crowned the VHSL...

    A Grandstand Goodbye: VA-KY District Fair prepa...

    WISE, Va. — After nearly 60 years of service, the covered wooden grandstands beside the main...

    A Grandstand Goodbye: VA-KY District Fair prepa...
    WISE, Va. — After nearly 60 years of service, the covered wooden grandstands beside the main...
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Eastside's boys and girls track teams won the Cumberland District championships Wednesday at Coeburn's Alumni Stadium. 

    Eastside boys, girls sweep Cumberland track titles

    Eastside boys and girls teams swept the Cumberland District track and field championships...

    Eastside boys, girls sweep Cumberland track titles
    Eastside boys and girls teams swept the Cumberland District track and field championships...

    Governor Spanberger to keynote annual SWVA Econ...

    Leaders, innovators, and community members from across the region will converge on Thursday, May...

    Governor Spanberger to keynote annual SWVA Econ...
    Leaders, innovators, and community members from across the region will converge on Thursday, May...

    Andrews River Outfitters secures $10,000 VCEDA ...

    NICKELSVILLE, VA – May 8, 2026 -- Helping Southwest Virginia residents and those outside the...

    Andrews River Outfitters secures $10,000 VCEDA ...
    NICKELSVILLE, VA – May 8, 2026 -- Helping Southwest Virginia residents and those outside the...
    Malakai Dukes performed the National Anthem to kick off the Walkathon.

    What a day! 50th Annual MEOC Walkathon raises...

    Thank you to everyone who supported the 50th Annual MEOC Walkathon on Sunday, May 3. The event...

    What a day! 50th Annual MEOC Walkathon raises...
    Thank you to everyone who supported the 50th Annual MEOC Walkathon on Sunday, May 3. The event...

    "Georgia Group" Mission Team arrives at Camp Be...

    The "Georgia Group," a multi-church mission team, has arrived at Camp Bethel in Wise and is...

    "Georgia Group" Mission Team arrives at Camp Be...
    The "Georgia Group," a multi-church mission team, has arrived at Camp Bethel in Wise and is...
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    Saunders named new football coach at Central
    May 12, 2026
    Kevin Saunders is headed back to Wise County. Saunders, who coached at the former J.J. Kelly High School in Wise from 1999 - 2003 was named as the new head football coach...
    Wise County Treasurer reports $3M shortfall, board debates SRO...
    April 13, 2026
    The Wise County Board of Supervisors' regular session on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026, was attended by a large group of concerned citizens. Following several...
    News
    A Grandstand Goodbye: VA-KY District Fair prepares for the future...
    May 17, 2026
    WISE, Va. — After nearly 60 years of service, the covered wooden grandstands beside the main stage at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fairgrounds...
    County school board approves numerous personnel changes, including...
    May 17, 2026
    WISE – The personnel recommendations, voted on at the Wise County School board meeting on May 11, detail a number of changes, covering retirements, resignations, new hires...
    Norton Lions Club to host Kid's Night on June 4 during Best Friend...
    May 17, 2026
    The Norton Lions Club will sponsor Kids’ Night on Thursday, June 4 at the Norton City Park on Pine Street/Virginia Avenue.The event runs from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and...
    Sports
    15th Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament set for June 12
    May 17, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP, Va. – The tradition of honoring Harold Lester, a longtime Wise County educator known for his service to others, continues with the 15th Annual Harold Lester...
    Lady Warriors clinch M7 top seed in regional tourney with win over...
    May 17, 2026
    GATE CITY – For the Central Lady Warriors, it’s all about timing. Central picked its times when to attack the goal and when to be more defensive against a potentially...
    Warriors rally late but fall to Blue Devils
    May 17, 2026
    WISE – Gate City’s Dylan Carter tossed a three-hitter and a late Central rally fell short as the Blue Devils left Shupe Field with a 3-2 Mountain 7 baseball win Tuesday.The...
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    State champion on the mat
    May 17, 2026
    The Wise County Public School Board officially honored Central High Junior, Brayden Owsley, today, May 11th, for his incredible athletic success....
    Bringing laughter & the gold!
    May 17, 2026
    Let's give a cheer to Central High School's star, Aria Taylor Wolford! Aria was crowned the VHSL Class 2 State Champion in Humorous Interpretation...
    Norton Lions Club to host Kid's Night on June 4 during Best Friend...
    May 17, 2026
    The Norton Lions Club will sponsor Kids’ Night on Thursday, June 4 at the Norton City Park on Pine Street/Virginia Avenue.The event runs from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and...
    Obituaries
    RAY EUGENE CARTER
    May 13, 2026
    WISE, VA – Ray Eugene Carter, Sr., 85, passed away Monday May 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with heart failure. He was surrounded by his...
    REGINA HOGUE
    May 11, 2026
    Regina (Connell) Hogue, age 85 of Dayton, TN, passed away at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born in Wise County,...
    BRADLEY MACARTHUR GOODNOUGH
    April 16, 2026
    Bradley MacArthur Goodnough, 81, of Culpeper, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born July 31, 1944, to the late Charles Hugh Goodnough and...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 19, 2026

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE
    May 14, 2026
    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
    FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS - TOWN OF WISE WATER & SEWER...
    May 7, 2026
    FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTCREWMAN IIThe Town of Wise is accepting applications for a full-time Crewman II position in the...
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise.
    April 16, 2026
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTE-LY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. 4-17-26-tfn
    Legals
    APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTS -...
    May 14, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR TRANSFER, ASSIGNMENT, OR SALE OF PERMIT RIGHTSUNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER:26 JRJ 08APPLICATION...
    ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE -...
    May 14, 2026
    ADVERTISEMENT OF SALESPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE    Pursuant to and by virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the County of Wise, Virginia, made and...
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 2009 Dodge Dakota
    May 14, 2026
    LEGAL NOTICE    Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026, at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn,...
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