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Sewer project begins
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Crews from Haren Construction got started first thing Monday morning on a $2.7 million sewer project that could one day provide sewer service to up to 300 residents of Stephens and Guest River. Wise County Public Service Authority projects coordinator Wayne Watts proudly announced, ‘The PSA’s in ...
Norton keeps door open to listen: County schools chief gauges consolidation interest
NORTON — Norton School Board Monday night left the door open to listen to Wise County School Board on high school consolidation. But now, as in the past, Norton Chairman Ron McCall said, the city board doesn’t know exactly what the county’s plan is and what to react to. McCall said the board “has always taken the position we want to be cooperative and do what is best for our students . . . We’re willing to listen to any offer that might improve education.” County Schools Superintendent Jeff Perry had just delivered a brief but formal message on behalf of his...
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J.J. Kelly s Kaely Mullins (10) dribbles around J.I. Burton s Chelsea Forney as teammate Emily Buchanan (right) tries to set a screen during Friday night s Lonesome Pine District game at Stan Wilson Gymnasium.<a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
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Lady Raiders roll to another LPD title
by MICHAEL N. TATE - Sports Writer
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NORTON – John I. Burton's unbeaten girls are ranked No. 1 in the state among Group A schools and played that way Friday night while clinching the regular season title for the Lonesome Pine District...
J.I. Burton s Colby Dean tries to pull J.J. Kelly s Nate Addington back inside the circle Saturday during the 140-pound finals of the Lonesome Pine-Cumberland sub-region tournament held at Coeburn High School.<a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
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Castlewood wrestlers top Kelly in sub-region
by ELIZA EVANS - Sports Writer
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COEBURN — The Castlewood Blue Devils sent four wrestlers to the top of the podium on their way to claiming the team title in the Lonesome Pine-Cumberland sub-region tournament Saturday. "I think ...
Coeburn s Holden Burke (10) battles Ervinton s Robbie Rose (14) for a rebound during Monday s Cumberland District game in Coeburn.<a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
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Lady Rebels stun league leaders at Coeburn
by KEVIN MAYS - Associate Sports Editor
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COEBURN — The Ervinton Lady Rebels took control of their own destiny Monday night as far as the race for the Cumberland District regular-season basketball championship is concerned. The Lady Rebe...
Darn groundhog... by JodiDeal
Feb 02, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
I don't think I've ever heard more vehement cursing of Punxsutawney Phil in my life than I've heard today. Folks are sick and tired of snow, wind, cold rain and gray skies, moreso than most years, even. A particularly wet winter got off to an unpleasant and early start Dec. 18 with the big sn...
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Get your flu shot
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Health educator Andrea Salyers gets an H1N1 flu vaccination from registered nurse Roger Warren Friday during the basketball game at J.I. Burton High School. The Wise County Health Department provid...
Bonds resolution stirs up debate on consolidation
by JODI DEAL - Staff Writer
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Language in a resolution calling for easier access to zero-interest construction bonds raised the ire of county supervisors who oppose school consolidation Thursday night. District Four supervisor...
Opposition to mine bill causes uproar
by JODI DEAL - Staff Writer
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Supporters of a General Assembly bill that could radically change mining methods in Virginia were outraged that county supervisors took action opposing that bill Thursday night without first accept...
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