U.S. 23 repaving will continue for at least two weeks.“Traffic at all locations will be controlled by lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic at intersecting...

WISE — County supervisors have been asked to spend $150,000 to help the town of Wise with planned upgrades to its sports complex.The facility is located in the county near...

The town of Wise kicked off its Centennial Celebration Week at the Big Glades Saturday. Hundreds of citizens attended to hear the Wise Primary...

COEBURN — The Coeburn Improvement Association will continue its #CoeburnStrong initiative in an attempt to clean up the town.It hosted a community...

If you are qualified to vote but not registered to vote, why not?Fall elections will be upon us in less than two months, ranging from local town council races to the U.S....

WISE — County and city of Norton Commonwealth Attorney Brett Hall needs more help.His is the largest prosecutor’s office west of Roanoke, and the workload is huge.Last...

WISE — County supervisors have approved a courthouse renovation and upgrade financing plan that their advisor says will reduce the actual dollars paid out.The plan depends...

WISE — The county School Board will meet at a different time next month due to a fall break scheduling conflict.At its Sept. 9 meeting, the board rescheduled next month’s...

COEBURN — The police department is getting some monetary help with traffic enforcement.During Town Council’s Monday meeting, Chief Travis Mullins said the department has...

Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in coming days:• Monday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., University of Virginia’s College...

WISE — The county School Board approved mutliple employment actions at its Monday meeting.RESIGNATIONS• Jeromy Sartin, L.F. Addington Middle School science teacher,...

A beloved local educator, writer and arts patron has passed away.Howard E. Cummins, of Norton, died in his sleep Sept. 5, a few weeks before his 98th birthday.Born in...