BIG STONE GAP, Va. – In the heart of Southwest Virginia, where community ties run deep and acts of service define the spirit of the people, Sarah...

Get ready for the 8th Annual Red Fox Storytelling Festival on October 24-25, 2025, in Pound! This year's free event celebrates the "Labor in...

It’s time for the 47th Annual FAMOUS FALL FLING! Join us on October 11-12 in Wise for a spectacular event featuring food trucks, 150 vendors, and...

As the crisp autumn air settles over the Appalachian Mountains, music lovers from across the country and beyond are gearing up for one of the...

The John I. Burton High School Hall of Fame is organized to maintain the rich heritage and tradition of the successful athletic/activity programs...

In the hills of Southwest Virginia, where history whispers through the Appalachian winds, a new voice has emerged in the world of Western fiction....

Congratulations to Pam Allen, this year’s recipient of MEOC’s Mae French Outstanding Older Worker Award! Pam, from Pennington Gap, joined MEOC in...

Whether you've read his book or seen the movie, you know the profound impact Homer Hickam's Big Creek, West Virginia high school chemistry and physics teacher, Freida...

RICHMOND – The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) announced today that three preservation projects in the Appalachian Region of Virginia have been recommended for...

Kids Central, Inc. has received $116,308 in additional funding to expand its Head Start nutrition services in the City of Norton, Wise County, and Dickenson County. This...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with the Town of St. Paul, on a community project. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian connectivity and...

United Breast Cancer Foundation and The Health Wagon partnerWise, Va. – In anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Health Wagon is excited to...

The City of Norton's 2025 second-half real estate taxes and 2025 personal property taxes are due on October 15, 2025. A penalty will be assessed on October 16, 2025, and...

The Plein Air paintings of Carol Dixon are currently on display at the Slemp Gallery in the Wampler Library at Mountain Empire Community College,...

MEOC's innovative METGo! microtransit service is truly revolutionizing mobility in rural communities. Since its launch in 2023, METGo! has...