Mary Elisabeth "Bibbie" Hargis Fraley passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Bibbie was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Fraley, in...

As I started fall garden cleanup in a bed which gets little attention, I was surprised to see two brilliant red blooms despite all the summer flowers having faded. They...

Robert Marshall was presented his 50 year pin from the Suthers Masonic Lodge #259 in Norton. Marshall joined April 10, 1970.

COALFIELD PROGRESS HOMESPUN — The Digital Essay Contest this year will be a little different, as will the Wise County Famous Fall Fling. All our...

COALFIELD PROGRESS HOMESPUN — Passionate about keeping the environment and Norton clean? Have an artistic talent for conveying a message within...

Each year after completing the Mountain Empire Older Citizens Walkathon, the women who make up Sal’s Pals have a custom. After putting in their...

The June Tolliver House will have a yard sale September 11 and 12, from 9 – 1 p.m. The sale will be held in the June Tolliver Playhouse next to the Tolliver House on...

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park and the Friends of the Museum are hosting their annual “Songs of Service” to celebrate the National Day of Service and...

Coalfield Progress Provided by MEOC Seventy-six-year-old Paul “Cowboy” Young loves to show people around his workshop in the backyard of his...

Coalfield Progress Homespun The 2020 Miss Wise Fall Fling will be held virtually for 2020.  This is a fundraiser for PAWS of Southwest Virginia so we elected to have...

Coalfield Progress Homespun By Sharon Daniels If you hurry, there’s still time to plant a fall garden and harvest fresh produce before frosts and cold...

The Wise County/City of Norton Chamber of Commerce will host its very first Virtual Auction Fundraiser September 8 - 15. The event will be online utilizing the Bidding...

Usually when we talk about mushrooms here in the mountains, the subject always comes up about the morels in the spring.  However, there are various...

Randy Blair was awarded the Community Builders Award on August 13 during the Appalachia Lions Club regular meeting. The award is awarded to a...

Country Cabin Country Cabin II in Norton features Aug. 22 Blue Railroad from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $6 adults age 12 and over, $1 children age two through 11. Call...