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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...

Historical military aircraft and vehicles including a T-34 Mentor, Fuji LM-1, and PT-19 War Birds with flight experiences. The Spirit of Freedom C-54 WWII Cargo Plane Museum + tours

Let Freedom Ring Celebrate America's 250th: free two-day event at...

September 1, 2026

About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration is a free regional community event celebrating the...

Join us for the America 250 3K Patriotic Color Run!

September 1, 2026

As part of the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration at Lonesome Pine Airport, you have a unique opportunity to run (or walk) with history! Enjoy the excitement of red,...

29th Annual Justin’s Walk is September 5

September 1, 2026

Join the community for the 29th Annual Justin’s Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ringley Park (108 Quillen Ave. SE, Coeburn, VA). Held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,...

Colton Elkins, with ball, breaks through the Eastside defense and heads down field for a big gain in Friday's game at Central's Tommy McAmis Field.

Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm

September 1, 2026

NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be believable. A football coach returns to the area...

Lineman Bryan Culbertson (53) scores a touchdown from Unaka from the fullback position in Friday's action.

Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener

September 1, 2026

NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and Burton never let off the gas in a 52-6 win over...

Central sweeps Rye Cove in non-district volleyball clash

September 1, 2026

NORTON — Wise Central picked up a straight-set victory Thursday night, defeating Rye Cove 25–15, 25–11, 25–19 in a non-district volleyball matchup.While the Lady Warriors...

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Fall 2026 WiseJAMS Music Program applications open

August 28, 2026

Wise, VA – Applications are open for the Fall 2026 semester of the WiseJAMS after-school music program. WiseJAMS provides traditional mountain music instruction and...

Looking Back at Days Gone By

1961 Student Council

We are taking a trip down memory lane to honor the leadership of the 1961 J.I. Burton High School Student Council in Norton. The student body was guided that year by a dedicated group of officers: President, William Sherard Jr.; Vice-President, Randall Fultz; Secretary, Sharon Stallard; and Treasurer, Clifford Daniels. The council was supported by faculty sponsors Mrs. Neeley and Mr. Absher.

What’s going on? Ready to explore the skies over High Knob?, Line...

August 28, 2026

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comCOUNTRY CABINLive music...

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Pro-Art presents Tuck Everlasting at Lyric Theater

August 28, 2026

St. Paul, VA – The Shreds and Patches Theater Project will perform “Tuck Everlasting” on Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 7 p.m. at Lyric Theater in St....

BETTY JO KILGORE

August 27, 2026

Betty Jo Anderson Kilgore, 88, of Norton, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on August 21,...

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...

Printed Paper Online

September 1, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS

August 31, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1,000 each. Contact Owner, email HamiltonSaver@gmail.com 9-1-4t s9-11

TRUSTEE'S SALE - 2704 6TH AVE, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219

August 31, 2026

TRUSTEE'S SALE2704 6TH AVE BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $126,262.00, dated August 17, 2023, and...

Town of Wise Board of Zoning Appeals - Variance request submitted...

August 31, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Wise Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Wise Municipal...

PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON,...

August 27, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON, VIRGINIA TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE ONE OR MORE ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL...

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