Since 2013, Chillin' and Grillin' In The Glades, hosted by Hoge Masonic Lodge, has grown from an amateur BBQ contest into a premier weekend-long...

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SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...

Chase, Bluey, Bingo were the stars of the show during the Lions Club Kids Night at the Best Friend Festival. Thanks to all the volunteers that...

NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to the 11th Street City Park. A ceremony was held...

In the heart of Southwest Virginia, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap comes alive each summer with a cherished tradition. On...

Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine rocked this region and resulted in numerous changes in...

The first Listen Up! screening in our area is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the Lions Club Kids'...

In 1971, the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Virginia Division in Big Stone Gap established a mine rescue team.  Handing the responsibility over to...

As the nation pauses this Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, to honor those who gave their lives for freedom, a musician named Cody Mabe offers a...

(RICHMOND) - The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is reporting the welcome news that the two Correctional Officers hospitalized following the violent and...

(RICHMOND) - A premeditated attack on three Corrections Officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Big Stone Gap, VA is currently under investigation by the Virginia...

Appalachia, VA — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, April 20, 2025, in the Town...

WISE, VA - The Education Center Conference Room A buzzed with excitement on Monday, April 7, 2025, as the Wise County School Board convened at 6:00...

 Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment—yet too many families face challenges that put their well-being at risk. April is...