The City of Norton hosted a festive Halloween Bash on Saturday, bringing together children, families, and community members from across the...

Homelessness and housing insecurity take different forms in Southwest Virginia, where older adults face rising costs, deteriorating homes and a shortage of affordable...

From Appalachian haints to Midwestern farm pranks, rural America had its own ways of celebrating Halloween.There was a time in rural America when...

A large number of people have been indicted on charges rang- ing from alleged strangulation to shooting at an occupied motor vehicle. Those indicted October 21, 2026 by a...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens (MEOC) is gearing up for high demand as it opens applications for its Emergency Fuel Fund on November 2. Care coordinators are prepared for a...

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, Mountain Empire Older Citizens will host a special caregiver support event Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. in the...

Mayor clarifies city’s role; 13 of 19 public commenters clearly opposed the proposalNORTON, Va. — A proposed Islamic center at the former Bank of America building drew more...

Zoning authority and religious freedom both shape the proposed center’s next stepsThe question facing Norton officials is whether the specific activities proposed for 702...

It takes courage to stand before a room full of people and say something that matters deeply to you.Your voice may shake. Your words may not come out exactly as you...

Jonesville, VA – PVB, founded in 1888, is pleased to announce Leton L. Harding Jr., CEO & President of PVB, has been invited to serve on...

Dave & Dave: The Battle of the Daves is a genre-bending musical performance that combines refined virtuosity with sharp, understated humor,...

The Charles W Harris Library Gallery located in the Wise Library will host a reception for the exhibit "Searching for Light". This is a special collection of paintings by...

The Norton City School Board met on Monday, October 19, to celebrate recent local athletic and academic achievements. During the meeting, the board...

WISE, VA – The Wise County School Board met October 13 in another short but sweet session, lasting less than forty-five minutes and full of congratulations for a variety of...

WISE – The personnel recommendations, voted on at the Wise County School board meeting on Oct. 13, detail a number of changes, covering transfers, resignations, new hires...