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    MECC hosts “Appalachian Mountains Tribute” exhi...

    BIG STONE GAP, VA — Mountain Empire Community College is currently hosting “Appalachian Mountains...

    MECC hosts “Appalachian Mountains Tribute” exhi...
    BIG STONE GAP, VA — Mountain Empire Community College is currently hosting “Appalachian Mountains...
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    Norton resident George Bevins waves starting fl...

    Norton resident and Suburban Propane Customer Service Center Manager George Bevins was honored...

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    Norton resident and Suburban Propane Customer Service Center Manager George Bevins was honored...

    Norton City School Board celebrates student exc...

    The Norton City School Board formally recognized our exceptional students during the April 13...

    Norton City School Board celebrates student exc...
    The Norton City School Board formally recognized our exceptional students during the April 13...
    Eastside pitcher Phil Clay makes a delivery in Tuesday's game with Rye Cove. 

    Eastside baseball rallies with big fifth and si...

    COEBURN – Consistency was the key for Eastside Tuesday. The Spartans played solid baseball and...

    Eastside baseball rallies with big fifth and si...
    COEBURN – Consistency was the key for Eastside Tuesday. The Spartans played solid baseball and...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales picked up the pitching win Monday against the Ridgeview Wolfpack Monday. 

    Wolfpack baseball crushes J.I. Burton 18-0; sof...

    Ridgeview came away with a big win Monday, while the Wolfpack softball suffered a setback. In...

    Wolfpack baseball crushes J.I. Burton 18-0; sof...
    Ridgeview came away with a big win Monday, while the Wolfpack softball suffered a setback. In...
    Twelve in a row! 
Congratulations to the Eastside High School Theatre (One-Act) team for their historic victory in the VHSL Class 1 One Act State Championship on December 5, 2025. This achievement was celebrated, along with the team members and sponsors, at the Wise County Public School Board meeting on Monday, April 13th. The entire Eastside Spartan family applauds this incredible dynasty and its remarkable dedication.

    Eastside students recognized by school board

    Eastside students recognized by school board

    Aaron Campbell and Xiao Liang to perform Eupho...

    Wise, VA – “Euphonium Around the World” is a recital celebrating the global voice of the...

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    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...
    Lonesome Pine Regional Library Launches New Mobile App, Offering...
    April 11, 2026
    Lonesome Pine Regional Library (LPRL) has released a new mobile app designed to significantly improve patrons’ experience with the library,...
    News
    Virginia’s rural schools receive over $779K in federal aid
    April 19, 2026
    U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith announced a $779,421 investment for Virginia students through the Secure Rural Schools program. The announcement follows the U.S. Forest Service’s...
    MECC hosts “Appalachian Mountains Tribute” exhibit by Jennifer...
    April 19, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP, VA — Mountain Empire Community College is currently hosting “Appalachian Mountains Tribute,” a photography exhibit by Jennifer...
    Photo Courtesy of Suburban Propane and Speedway Motor Sports Norton resident George Bevins waves starting flag at Inaugural...
    April 19, 2026
    Norton resident and Suburban Propane Customer Service Center Manager George Bevins was honored with waving the starting flag at the inaugural...
    Sports
    Central search for new football leader begins
    April 19, 2026
    The search for a new head football coach has started at Central. Nick Sturgill, Central’s athletic director, confirmed that Warriors coach Josh Spurlock’s coaching contract...
    Eastside pitcher Phil Clay makes a delivery in Tuesday's game with Rye Cove.  Eastside baseball rallies with big fifth and sixth innings to beat...
    April 19, 2026
    COEBURN – Consistency was the key for Eastside Tuesday. The Spartans played solid baseball and broke open a close contest with four runs in the...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales picked up the pitching win Monday against the Ridgeview Wolfpack Monday.  Wolfpack baseball crushes J.I. Burton 18-0; softball falls to Central
    April 19, 2026
    Ridgeview came away with a big win Monday, while the Wolfpack softball suffered a setback. In baseball, the Wolfpack scored 13 runs in the second...
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    New books by some of your favorite authors : April 17
    April 17, 2026
    The Adjunct by Maria AdelmannSam, an overworked adjunct professor, takes on another teaching job while struggling to secure a stable academic...
    VA-KY District Fair Announces Expanded Arts & Crafts Exhibit with...
    April 17, 2026
    WISE, VA — The Virginia-Kentucky District Fair is proud to announce an expanded Arts & Crafts Exhibit for the 2026 fair, made possible through a new partnership with...
    Aaron Campbell and Xiao Liang to perform Euphonium Around the...
    April 17, 2026
    Wise, VA – “Euphonium Around the World” is a recital celebrating the global voice of the euphonium through music inspired by diverse cultural...
    Obituaries
    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...
    RUTH PRATER BRUCE
    April 9, 2026
    Ruth Prater Bruce, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee.She attended Wise First Church...
    WILLIAM "BILL" RAY NEWMAN
    April 6, 2026
    William “Bill” Ray Newman, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Leonardtown, Maryland, where he had been residing with his daughter,...
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    April 17, 2026

    Classifieds
    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
    FOR RENT - CASTLEWOOD, VA. Gorgeous 2BR, 1BTH Brick Home.
    April 13, 2026
    FOR RENT - CASTLEWOOD, VA. Gorgeous 2BR, 1BTH Brick Home. Heat pump, updated bath, new gutters, freshly painted. New light fixtures, all new appliances, refinished hardwood...
    FOR RENT - 5 ROOM HOUSE
    April 9, 2026
    FOR RENT - 5 ROOM HOUSE, 2BR, 1BTH. Washer, dryer, heat pump. Between Coeburn and Wise, about 2 miles passed UVA. 276-328-6288. 4-10-4t s4-21
    Legals
    PUBLIC HEARING - Partial street closure of Tacoma Ave
    April 16, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE     The Wise Town Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday  April 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Wise Municipal Building at 501 West...
    Application for Bond Release - A&G Coal Corporation - PUBLICATION...
    April 16, 2026
    Public NoticeApplication for Bond ReleaseUnder Chapter 19 Title 45.2Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 13-JRJ-25APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011820     A&G Coal Corporation  ...
    CITY OF NORTON, VIRGINIA v CECIL ELWOOD DEAN, ET AL.
    April 13, 2026
    VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORWISE COUNTY/CITY OF NORTONCITY OF NORTON, VIRGINIAPLAINTIFFV.CIVIL ACTION NUMBER:CL26-516CECIL ELWOOD DEAN, ET AL.DEFENDANTSORDER OF...
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