Due to an editing error the dates for early voting in Wise County were printed incorrectly in Tuesday, Sept. 16 edition of the paper. Early voting will begin on Friday,...

At just 25 years old, Jack Howery III, a native of Bluefield, Virginia, and raised in Richlands, has seen more of the world than most people dream of in a lifetime. Having...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Mountain Empire Community College a $491,548 grant. This funding will support Project Southwest Virginia Opioid Abuse...

Wise County Public Schools has once again been recognized as one of Virginia's top school divisions. For the 2024-2025 school year, our division ranked 3rd overall out of...

Wise, VA – On September 9, Mayor Caynor Smith, Town Manager Laura Roberts, and Superintendent of Public Works Adrian Dale met with representatives from Exterior Services...

As we grieve this heartbreaking loss, we do so with the assurance of faith: Charlie Kirk is present with the Lord. The conservative movement and...

The High Knob Outdoor Fest recently announced the 2025 Outdoor Photo Contest winners. There were four categories for this year’s contest — Scenic,...

• Lions Bowl 2025, Norton Lions Club, Friday, Sept. 12 at J.I. Burton High SchoolLawson-Fitchko Stadium in Norton will host Lions Bowl 2025 with the game between J.I....

The Charles W. Harris Library Gallery is excited to announce "The Work of Women," our next exhibit opening on October 11th. This exhibit celebrates the creativity and...

The Appalachian Regional Music Chart (ARMC), brought to you by Big Stone Records in Kingsport, TN, showcases the finest original music emerging...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia can be one of life’s most challenging and most important roles. Mountain Empire Older Citizens,...

After four years of fare-free transportation supported by special grant funding, Mountain Empire Transit (MET) will begin charging a $1 fare for its METGo! rideshare...

There will be significant traffic delays and lane changes for the next several weeks due to milling and paving in downtown Norton. Crews will be working every from 7 PM to...

ABINGDON, Va. – A Wise County, Virginia man, who trafficked large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced to 15 years in...

RICHMOND, VA – Governor Youngkin has announced the appointment of former Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp as one of five new members to the Virginia Criminal...