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Joe Fox (left) and Brandon Whited hold up a banner recognizing Wise County s teachers for their contributions to the Habitat for Humanity house now under construction in Big Stone Gap s Southern Section. PHOTO BY GLENN GANNAWAY. <a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints Teachers step up to plate again for Habitat project
BIG STONE GAP — Wise County educators are continuing to step up to the plate to help complete the Habitat for Humanity house under construction in Big Stone Gap’s Southern Section. The...
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Mark Hubbard (left), Big Stone gap Food City manager and honorary chair for this year s Dilenowisco March for Babies campaign, with Special Ambassador Nick Sturgill and Nick s mom, Holli. March of Dimes event set for Sept. 25
Dilenowisco March of Dimes/March for Babies 2010 will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap. The annual fundraising event serves as the regional March of Dimes wa...
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Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dr. Elizabeth Shuler’s Powell Valley Animal Hospital was Monday. From left are Wise County Board of Supervisors Chairman J.H. Rivers, Big Stone Gap Mayor Nanc...
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RIBBON CUTTING
Big Stone Gap officials welcomed the Weight Loss Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. From left are Town Clerk Judy Hall, Town Manager Pat Murphy, the clinic LPN , Misty Kegley, Mayor N...
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Appalachian music CD in contention for two awards
A locally produced CD featuring music from a documentary series on the Appalachian region has been nominated for two International Bluegrass Music Association awards. “Appalachia: Music from...
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Schools attorney to ask AG if meeting was legal
Wise County School Board Attorney Scott Mullins has asked Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to render an opinion on whether enough members were present at a Monday night meeting to conduct ...
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MECC hosts College Night
On Monday, Sept. 13, Mountain Empire Community College will host College Night from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Goodloe Center in Phillips-Taylor Hall. Approximately 40 colleges will be represented. High s...
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Nursing assistant classes begin Saturday
Mountain Empire Community College will offer a certified nursing assistant course on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, beginning Sept. 4 and continuing until Dec. 18. Classes will be held on the...
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The Stardust Dancers perform on the main stage at Miners Park. PHOTO BY DR. WENDY WELCH. Celtic sights, sounds brighten downtown
BIG STONE GAP — The colors of the Celtic peoples brightened up a rain-gray day in Big Stone Gap Saturday. The sounds of pipes and drums echoed from the town’s enclosing ridges as visit...
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