Nan Fletcher Norris celebrated her milestone 99th birthday on May 28.   A parade of emergency vehicles, along with friends and family, was held at...

Sophomore Bethani Kiser just made Zoom history at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. The Pound resident landed the post of drum major...

By Howard E. Cummins columnist There are the givers and then there are the takers in life. There are those who differ in the gift of foresight and thrift, and those...

All libraries in the Lonesome Pine Region reopened this past Monday with some restrictions. Call your local library to check on times they are...

Wise County resident Matthew David Bagnall was among 53 students who were recently recognized as Outstanding Students in a Curriculum/Subject Area...

The strongly-scented blooms of Bubby Bush opened four weeks ago and should last a while longer. You may call this shrub by its true name, Carolina Allspice, or Strawberry...

Burton High School guidance counselor Melissa Cook and Ashley Addison honor 2020 prospective graduate Olivia Milam at home on Ninth Street....

It just takes a short car ride — and you don’t have to go far — to find some of the most beautiful scenery and natural beauty in this area on...

J.I. Burton principal Brad Hart along with faculty members prepare to deliver senior items to the homes of members of the 2020 graduating class.

Looking back over the past 100 years, do you ever wonder what it’s going to be like during the next millennium? Me, I think back about 110 years ago when the early 1900s...

As we continue in this season of social distancing, you may find that you are spending a lot of time at home. This is an opportune time to reflect on your goals and plan...

Anna “Annie” Buchanan Milburn is Pound’s Angel. She has never forgotten her hometown. Although Annie lives some 250 miles away in Edgewood, KY,...

People of all ages likely are ready for new activities, and now that the frost season is over, you and your children may want to try new gardening pursuits. It should be...

BIRTHDAYS There are some very special people in our community who celebrated birthdays recently and their families made it very special for them...

Many thanks to all of our parents and families who have stepped up to the challenges of teaching your children at home during the Covid-19 crisis....