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Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open

In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...

Big Stone Gap Council holds public hearing on former Walmart...

BIG STONE GAP – A proposal to transform part of the former Walmart property into new housing sparked discussion during Tuesday night's Big Stone Gap Town Council meeting as...

Big Stone Gap man arrested for aggravated malicious wounding

The Town of Wise Police Department has arrested 40-year-old John William Fields of Big Stone Gap following an alleged domestic violence incident on Friday night. Fields...

Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open

In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...

Wise County in-person early voting and ballot drop box information

In-person, early voting for Wise County voters is available at the General Registrar's Office (5607 Patriot Drive, Wise) through Saturday, August 1, 2026.In-Person Voting...

Region 2D girls soccer player of the year Bella Newberry, a senior from Central, has been named to the VHSL Class 2 All-State team, along with Central junior Isabella Stufflebean, a junior, and sophomore Naz Duty. Senior goalkeeper Harley Jett was named to the all-state second team.

Central trio named to all-state girls soccer team

Region 2D girls soccer player of the year Bella Newberry, heads a trio of players from Central named to the VHSL Class 2 Girls Soccer...

Spartans get an early taste of football in 7-on-7 tourney

It’s still a couple of months until the high school football season kicks off. But the preseason is in full swing. With teams working out and running preseason drills...

Sartin heads the list of postseason honors for area

Eastside pitcher Emma Sartin did not keep track of her stats during her high school playing days. Her humility also doesn’t allow her to make it a habit to keep track of...

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Laura Mullins, Wise Town Manager, Teresa Adkins, Town Council Member and Garden Club President, and Mayor Caynor Smith.

National Garden Week 2026

Town and Country Garden Club of Wise observed National Garden Week June 7-13. A proclamation recognizing the week was signed by the mayor and was...

What’s going on? Mountain Misfits open auditions, High Knob Music...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comDR. P.D. MILLERThe John...

8th Annual Golf Tournament

The 8th annual golf tournament benefiting Paws of SWVA will be on Friday, July 31 at the Lonesome Pine Country Club in Big Stone Gap, VA. Lots of great prizes. Breakfast...

SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING COOPER

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

JACKIE ADAMS MEMORIAL SERVICE

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.

WADE "JUNE" WORLEY MILLER, JR

Wade “June” Worley Miller, Jr. 94 of Big Stone Gap, VA passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in...

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

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...

HELP WANTED - NEED HELP IN MY HOME.

HELP WANTED - NEED HELP IN MY HOME. Prefer to go through PPL Program or Companion Service Program through Social services. Also some private pay work. 276-267-0561. 6-16-1t

Hubbard Chapel Church Yard Sale June 6, 8 - 2

Hubbard Chapel Church Yard Sale June 6, 8 - 2. Rain or shine. Wise Fire Hall, 307 Norton Road, Wise. All proceeds go to the Youth League Program. 6-5-1t

TOWN OF WISE HEARING TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION...

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Wise Planning Commission of Wise, Virginia will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers of the Wise...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE - Nally &...

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE In compliance with Section 4 VAC 25-130-816.64 in Chapter 19 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation...

ABC LICENSE - Exxon Appalachia

ABC LICENSE Orin Mercury, Inc, trading as Exxon Appalachia, 636 West Main Street, Appalachia, VA 24216, Wise County, is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE...

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