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    Town of Wise installs new gateway signage to we...

    Wise, VA — The Town of Wise is proud to announce the installation of new gateway signage designed...

    Town of Wise installs new gateway signage to we...
    Wise, VA — The Town of Wise is proud to announce the installation of new gateway signage designed...
    A memorial skateboard honoring Tyler Flanary, who passed away in 2018, has been placed within the park.

    Big Stone Gap’s new bike and skate park: A Last...

    Have you had a chance to visit the new bike and skate park in Big Stone Gap? It is rapidly...

    Big Stone Gap’s new bike and skate park: A Last...
    Have you had a chance to visit the new bike and skate park in Big Stone Gap? It is rapidly...
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Union's Katelynn Witt is recognized by her teammates Wednesday after she became the sixth Lady Bear in school history to top the 1,000-point career mark. 

    Witt reaches 1,000 points, Tigers pick up non-d...

    BIG STONE GAP – On a night when Union junior Katelynn Witt who became the seventh player in...

    Witt reaches 1,000 points, Tigers pick up non-d...
    BIG STONE GAP – On a night when Union junior Katelynn Witt who became the seventh player in...
    The expansion is funded through the support and partnership of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA). VOAA Chair Virginia State Sen. Todd Pillion of Virginia’s Sixth District presented a check for nearly $1 million to fund the program expansion.

    Ballad Health expands addiction services progra...

    NORTON, Va. – Ballad Health leaders announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction...

    Ballad Health expands addiction services progra...
    NORTON, Va. – Ballad Health leaders announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction...
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    UVA Wise to host 30th anniversary Rev. Dr. Mart...

    WISE, VA — The community is invited to come together in unity, remembrance and celebration during...

    UVA Wise to host 30th anniversary Rev. Dr. Mart...
    WISE, VA — The community is invited to come together in unity, remembrance and celebration during...
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Brylee Mosier fires up a shot for Central against Abingdon at Robin Dotson Gymnasium on Friday. 

    Moore’s 30 leads Central girls past Abingdon; b...

    NORTON — The Central Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Abingdon Friday to take 73–69 win...

    Moore’s 30 leads Central girls past Abingdon; b...
    NORTON — The Central Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Abingdon Friday to take 73–69 win...
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Central's Isaiah Tompkins scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds against Graham on Saturday. 

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    With his team on a three-game losing skid, Central coach Patrick Damron could be worried about...

    Central coach finds positives in loss, focused ...
    With his team on a three-game losing skid, Central coach Patrick Damron could be worried about...
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    Norton City Council recognizes retiring long-te...

    During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and...

    Norton City Council recognizes retiring long-te...
    During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and...
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    Wise County residents blast school board's handling of abuse cases;...
    January 15, 2026
    More than forty citizens were present for the regular meeting of the Wise County School Board, and eight spoke about incidents of child sexual grooming and abuse by school...
    Supervisors meeting: Citizens blast budget and property tax hikes
    January 13, 2026
    There was a crowd of about 50 citizens attending the Wise County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, many of whom had a lot to say. The two items of...
    News
    A memorial skateboard honoring Tyler Flanary, who passed away in 2018, has been placed within the park. Big Stone Gap’s new bike and skate park: A Lasting Tribute and...
    January 15, 2026
    Have you had a chance to visit the new bike and skate park in Big Stone Gap? It is rapidly becoming a vibrant gathering spot where enthusiasts of...
    Town of Wise installs new gateway signage to welcome visitors
    January 15, 2026
    Wise, VA — The Town of Wise is proud to announce the installation of new gateway signage designed to warmly welcome residents and visitors alike....
    Wise County School Board approves personnel changes, new hires
    January 15, 2026
    The Wise County School Board approved the following personnel actions at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.I. ResignationsThe following resignations are effective on the...
    Sports
    Spartans use 13 threes to win boys' game, Lady Spartans cruise...
    January 15, 2026
    NORTON – Eastside relied on the long ball to take a big Cumberland District win over J.I. Burton Tuesday.The visiting Spartans connected on 13 3-point shots on the way to a...
    ROBERT RYAN PHOTOS 


Union's Katelynn Witt is recognized by her teammates Wednesday after she became the sixth Lady Bear in school history to top the 1,000-point career mark.  Witt reaches 1,000 points, Tigers pick up non-district win
    January 15, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – On a night when Union junior Katelynn Witt who became the seventh player in program history to reach 1,000 points it was the...
    Union sweeps Lee on hardwood
    January 15, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – Union’s boys team blistered the nets while the girls squad pulled away in the second half as the Bears completed a Mountain 7 basketball sweep of visiting...
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    Guiding Good Choices Parenting Program Winter Registration Open
    January 16, 2026
    Register now for this evidenced-based program that strengthens family connection and builds pre-teen and teen resilienceBristol, Tennessee/Virginia - Register today for the...
    Now enrolling for Early Childhood Academy!
    January 16, 2026
    Early Childhood Academy is for families of young children (birth through age six) with disabilities & developmental delays. You are your child’s first and most...
    Congratulations Students!
    January 16, 2026
    Fort Hays State University Fall 2025 GraduateMitchell HolbrookNortonJames Madison UniversityFall 2025 President’s ListNathan CarterWiseFall 2025 Dean’s ListMalik...
    Obituaries
    THREVA BOGGS
    January 12, 2026
    Threva Lorena (Osborne) Boggs, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2026. Threva was of the Pentecostal faith and spent her last good...
    LARRY KENNETH REEVES
    January 8, 2026
         Wise, VA - Larry Kenneth Reeves, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA.  Larry lived most of...
    MARY PLASTER
    January 8, 2026
    Mary Elizabeth Nixon Plaster, 101, of Coeburn, VA, entered into rest, Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born...
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    January 16, 2026

    Classifieds
    HELP WANTED - COUNTY OF LEE, VIRGINIA - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
    January 12, 2026
    HELP WANTED - COUNTY OF LEE, VIRGINIA - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR    The Lee County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. ...
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise
    November 20, 2025
    FOR RENT - 1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Washer and dryer included. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. ...
    Legals
    PUBLIC NOTICE - The City of Norton Board of Zoning Appeals
    January 12, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE    The City of Norton Board of Zoning Appeals has received the following application:    Appeal Number 2026-01-01, David and Deborah Sloce of 237 9th Street,...
    TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 215 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia, VA 24216
    January 5, 2026
    TRUSTEE’S SALE OF215 Railroad AvenueAppalachia, VA 24216     In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $137,464.00 dated March 15, 2023 recorded...
    APPLICATION FOR NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL - PUBLICATION NO. 25JLM14,...
    December 29, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL NPDES PERMIT NO. 0082197 APPLICATION NO. 1011808UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA  PUBLICATION NO. 25JLM14   ...
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