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More Than a Marker: Remembering James A. Bland High School

August 14, 2026

There is no way to tell the story of James A. Bland High School without first acknowledging why it existed. Virginia's system of segregated...

High Knob Outdoor Fest: Ending a week of outdoor adventure with a...

August 14, 2026

High Knob Outdoor Fest Block Party Saturday, August 15th from 4-9 p.m. Downtown NortonHigh Knob Outdoor Fest (Aug. 8–15) was a weeklong celebration...

UVA Wise prepares to welcome students home with campus improvements

August 18, 2026

While many students are spending the summer away from campus, crews across the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) have been hard...

The Granny Witches of Appalachia America's forgotten tradition of...

August 18, 2026

History and Hollywood have made sure most folks know about the Salem Witch Trials. We've all seen the movies: horror stories filled with witches...

Free "Cavs and Community" concert kicks off new semester in Wise on...

August 18, 2026

Wise, VA – Kick off the new semester in Wise, with an evening of live music at the Big Glades Amphitheater! Whether you are a student at UVA Wise,...

J.I. Burton's Alex Colley breaks to the outside in Friday's preseason game at Central.

Raiders edge Warriors 14-7 in defensive preseason battle

August 18, 2026

NORTON — Nearly 12 years after Burton and Central last met in a regular-season football game, the two schools located less than five miles from...

Eastside's Rocky Bond hauls in a pass from quarterback Landon Pannell during Friday's preseason action against Volunteer at UVA Wise's Carl Smith Stadium.

Spartans dominate Gridiron Brawl with physical performance

August 18, 2026

WISE — The Eastside Spartans moved along well in all aspects of the game Friday in their first preseason scrimmages. Spartan coach Mike Rhodes was...

Graham tops preseason Coalfield 7 football poll

August 18, 2026

The Graham G-Men top the preseason Coalfield 7 football poll. Defending Region 2D champion Union is second in the poll. The Coalfield 7 is a poll of the Top 7 football...

Cavalier Housing

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First Row Left to Right: Dana Sturgill Johnson, Sheila Dotson Cantrell, Jennifer Bolling Mullins. Kathlene Paragon Jones, Janice Hensley Bolling, Regina Dorton Butin. Second Row: Johnny Short, Herbert Shortt, Rebecca Stapleton Hash, Sue Osborne Banner, Fred Banner. Third Row: Durwin Logan, Leroy Mullins, Danny Tompkins, Avery Mullins, Garry Bowman, Steve Stallard, Charles Hampton, Allen Potter, Ray Sturgill.

Pound High School Class of l966 Reunion

August 14, 2026

The l966 graduating class of Pound High School held its sixtieth class reunion June 20 at Dewey School, South Fork Road, Pound. This two-room...

New books by some of your favorite authors : August 14

August 14, 2026

Rules for Aging and Larceny by Julia LondonAfter decades apart, four longtime friends reunite when Frances decides they are ready for one last...

Ready for Senior Year

On Monday morning, the J.I. Burton High School senior class kicked off the new school year with a festive Senior Sunrise Breakfast.

What’s going on? Meet your school Resource Officers, Burton senior...

August 14, 2026

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

CHARLIE JUNIOR SMITH

August 10, 2026

Charlie Junior Smith, known lovingly as “Junior”, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 71.He was born on May...

JESSE LEON SHUPE

NORTON, VA – Jesse Leon Shupe, 83, went to heaven on August 1, 2026, from Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. He was a former employee of...

MONICA ANN HAMPTON

Monica Ann Hampton of Norton, VA.Passed on July 22, 2026, at her home. She entered her Heavenly home wrapped in the arms of Jesus Christ.Monica...

Printed Paper Online

August 18, 2026

NOTICE - A Special Called meeting of the Wise County Board of...

August 20, 2026

NOTICE A Special Called meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors has been requested by two Board members for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the...

TRUSTEE SALE OF 9621 Emory Avenue, Wise, VA 24293

August 20, 2026

TRUSTEE SALE OF9621 Emory Avenue Wise, VA 24293 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated January 24, 2019, in the original principal amount of $153,174.00, recorded as...

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 114 EAST 28TH STREET N, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219

August 20, 2026

TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 114 EAST 28TH STREET N, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219 In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated October 8, 2020, in the original principal amount of...

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