Improvements moving along nicely at the High Knob Destination Center in Norton. The Center continues to grow its impact on the community

At the request of two board members, a special called meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors has been scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The...

The Wise Town Council held a special called meeting Wednesday Aug. 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the municipal building. Skipping the usual opening rituals, Mayor Caynor Smith Jr....

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is proud to host "The State of Aging in East Tennessee: Older but Better," a regional conference dedicated to exploring the...

Norton and Wise County, Virginia, are set to receive over $10.2 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding to...

The Energy DELTA Lab in Wise, Virginia, has been awarded $1,415,000 in federal funding, a grant secured by U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) for the Ninth...

Big Stone Gap will host the 2nd Annual Michael D. Chandler Car Show! Join us on Saturday, August 22, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM for an afternoon dedicated to incredible vehicles...

Lunchbox276 is growing, and we need your help to keep our momentum going. We provide weekend food bags for students across Wise County, Dickenson County, and the City of...

On July 29, Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap officially celebrated the pinning of our newest nursing graduates! Your dedication...

RICHMOND – On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, the Commonwealth graduated its 145th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 45 new troopers received their diplomas during...

While many students are spending the summer away from campus, crews across the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) have been hard...

History and Hollywood have made sure most folks know about the Salem Witch Trials. We've all seen the movies: horror stories filled with witches...

Wise, VA – Kick off the new semester in Wise, with an evening of live music at the Big Glades Amphitheater! Whether you are a student at UVA Wise,...

Wise, VA – Pro-Art is marking its golden anniversary—50 years of delivering high-quality arts experiences to Southwest Virginia—with a bold new...

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union and Norton Branch Manager Leah Farmer for their generous donation...