The Town of Wise Fire Department will host the 46th Annual Wise Regional Fire School from September 11–14. This prestigious event will welcome over 400 firefighters from...

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Wise County School System employee following a complaint received on August 19 of inappropriate...

Teachers and non-formal educators are invited to register for free training offered at the annual Clinch River Environmental Education Symposium set for Saturday, Sept. 6,...

NORTON, VA – On a sunlit brick wall along a quiet street in Norton, a vibrant mural tells a story of resilience, unity, and local pride. Titled...

When disaster strikes in Southwest Virginia, UVA Wise alumnus Micah Nida is there with hot, freshly cooked meals and a desire to serve.Nida, owner...

The St. Paul Fire Department has provided an update on the donation supplies and the ongoing flood relief efforts in Dante.Donation Supply Update:The department has an...

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...