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    Impacts involving asteroids about 500 meters across occur somewhere on Earth roughly once every 100,000–200,000 years. That is a statistical estimate, not a prediction or timetable. Created by Jack Kennedy November’s Sky—and the Warning Beneath Middlesboro
    November 10, 2026
    The mountains keep their secrets. Beneath neighboring Middlesboro, Kentucky, lies one that took scientists generations to decipher: a city built...

    Left to right, Valerie Lawson, UVA Wise Vice Chancellor of Advancement & Alumni Engagement, Pat’s sons, Brad Sowdon, Eddie Sowdon, Joe’s children, Amy Stallard Friday, Lee Stallard, Neil Stallard,  and UVA Wise Chancellor Donna P. Henry Honoring a Legacy: UVA Wise dedicates the Pat and Joe Stallard...
    November 10, 2026
    UVA Wise celebrated the dedication of the Pat and Joe Stallard Scoreboard at the David J. Prior Convocation Center, recognizing a family whose...

    Appalachian hog killin’ weather How rural America put meat away for...
    November 10, 2026
    There's a certain kind of cold that settles into the mountains in the fall. Not snow cold, just cold enough to step outside, see your breath and...

    Members of the Virginia CFX Authority Board met in Abingdon, VA Thursday to begin the discussion related to the next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway. Representatives of the authority also attended a Commonwealth Transportation Board public meeting that afternoon to advocate for funding by the state to advance the expressway project which is seen in the region as the single most important economic development project for the future of the coalfield region. Virginia CFX Authority eyes future project planning
    November 10, 2026
    ABINGDON, VA – The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a...

    Marsh Regional Blood Center upcoming mobile blood drives:
    November 10, 2026
    • Thursday, Nov. 12, Ridgeview High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Food City Big Stone Gap, noon to 6 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 17, Mountain Empire Community...
    Photo by Tori Willard James Wardell named 2026 recipient of William P. Kanto Memorial Award
    November 8, 2026
    James “Jim” Wardell, a longtime educator, musician and community leader, has been named the 2026 recipient of the William P. Kanto Memorial Award...

    Local Election Results: Council and Mayor races decided across City...
    November 8, 2026
    CITY Voter turnout in the city was 41%, with 1,077 votes cast.  Joseph Fawbush and Stacy Salyers were re-elected to Norton City Council, and George “Skipper” Dorton won the...
    Best Active Surface Mine winner was Ramaco Resources Land Holdings LLC, Big Creek Surface Mine. Ramaco employees Jason Hess, Tony Honaker, James Pennington and Josh Blevins are pictured with Cody Mumpower, Congressman Morgan Griffith’s office; Barbara Altizer, MCPA; and Randy Moore and Jody Collins, Virginia Energy. MCPA, Virginia Energy recognize Virginia Coal Industry Excellence...
    November 8, 2026
    LEBANON, VA – Outstanding achievements in the Virginia coal industry were recognized Thursday, October 29 during the annual Metallurgical Coal...

    Big Stone Gap considers E-Bike ordinance for Greenbelt Trai
    November 8, 2026
    Technology has a way of sneaking up on us. Artificial intelligence is changing how our children learn, how businesses operate, and how folks make a living. Computers can...
    From first FAA approved flight in Wise to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington 
Credit: Tim Cox and Paula Hill-Collins From Wise County’s first medical drone flight to the next frontier
    November 3, 2026
    Wise County has seen healthcare arrive in unexpected ways, and those moments point to a larger story: the Health Wagon has used emerging technology...

    For a moment, the candy can wait. With a burst of pure excitement these trick-or-treaters couldn't resist a massive pile of leaves—pure childhood freedom with foliage rustling all around and wide-open grins.
MYRA MARSHALL PHOTO



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    November 3, 2026

    261 Stories, One Voice: LPOY-CASA’s Festival of Trees Display...
    November 3, 2026
    We are so honored to have LPOY-CASA represented at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Southwest Virginia Museum! Our tree is more than just...

    Food City kicks off Race Against Hunger campaign
    November 3, 2026
    Abingdon, VA – Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host their annual Race Against Hunger campaign, which raises a substantial amount of...
    Tammy Bates, representing Wise Youth Sports, surprised Mayor Smith with a tribute plaque to be placed in a dugout at the Little League field at the Wise Sports Complex. Wise council honors retiring Mayor and approves key resolutions
    November 1, 2026
    WISE – The regular meeting of the Wise Town Council October 27 opened with a large crowd in attendance, as several groups were honored and...

    MECC celebrates 20th class of Professional Leadership Academy
    November 1, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP, VA –Mountain Empire Community College recently celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to law enforcement, corrections,...

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