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    Thank you Flatwoods Job Corps for your invaluable assistance in setting up the Veterans Banners...

    Thank you Flatwoods Job Corps for your invaluable assistance in setting up the Veterans Banners...
    Hostesses Margaret Craft and Madge Kiser

    Town and Country Garden Club : October Minutes

    The October 2025 meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church.  There...

    Town and Country Garden Club : October Minutes
    The October 2025 meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church.  There...

    The June Tolliver House Halloween Spectacular

    This Saturday, October 25 from 5 PM to 9 PM, we will have a ghost hunt by the Eastern KY Ghost...

    The June Tolliver House Halloween Spectacular
    This Saturday, October 25 from 5 PM to 9 PM, we will have a ghost hunt by the Eastern KY Ghost...

    Symphony of the Mountains Percussion Quartet pl...

    St. Paul, VA – Join Pro-Art and the Symphony of the Mountains Percussion Quartet for a fun and...

    Symphony of the Mountains Percussion Quartet pl...
    St. Paul, VA – Join Pro-Art and the Symphony of the Mountains Percussion Quartet for a fun and...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS 

Union's Camden Maddux, with ball, races down the field, while Lebanon's Francisco Hernandez attempts to make the tackle in Friday's nondistrict game. 

    Bears head into open date undefeated

    BIG STONE GAP – Union passed another tough test, perhaps its most difficult Friday. The Bears...

    Bears head into open date undefeated
    BIG STONE GAP – Union passed another tough test, perhaps its most difficult Friday. The Bears...
    KEVIN MAYS PHOTOS

Eastside's Brooklyn Johnson (12) delivers one of her match-high 12 kills in Thursday's win over Twin Springs. 

    Lady Spartans hold off challenge from Twin Spri...

    COEBURN – The Eastside Lady Spartans keep finding ways to win. The Lady Spartans (15-6, 9-0) held...

    Lady Spartans hold off challenge from Twin Spri...
    COEBURN – The Eastside Lady Spartans keep finding ways to win. The Lady Spartans (15-6, 9-0) held...
    ASHLEY HILL PHOTOS 


Bella Viers (6) goes up for a kill attempt against John Battle in Thursday's Mountain 7 District match. 

    Around the Area

    FOOTBALL Raiders snap losing streakThe J.I. Burton Raiders snapped a five-game losing streak...

    Around the Area
    FOOTBALL Raiders snap losing streakThe J.I. Burton Raiders snapped a five-game losing streak...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTOS  


Eastside's Virginia Hicks makes a set in Tuesday's match with the Castlewood Lady Blue Devils. 

    CUMBERLAND CHAMPS: Lady Spartans clinch distric...

    COEBURN – The Eastside Lady Spartans clinched their third regular season Cumberland District...

    CUMBERLAND CHAMPS: Lady Spartans clinch distric...
    COEBURN – The Eastside Lady Spartans clinched their third regular season Cumberland District...
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    featured
    Sarah Bright’s story is one of transformation, faith, and community service. As she dons her black helmet and continues to serve Big Stone Gap, she embodies the resilience and heart that make our first responders true heroes. Sarah Bright: Service and dedication in Big Stone Gap Fire Department
    October 11, 2025
    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...
    Local Author Spotlight: Conrad R. Dreas and his debut western novel
    October 3, 2025
    In the hills of Southwest Virginia, where history whispers through the Appalachian winds, a new voice has emerged in the world of Western fiction....
    News
    Local elections see significant changes
    November 7, 2025
    CITYVoter turnout in the city was 40%, with 1,060 votes cast. Two changes will occur in Norton government in 2026, while one position remains unchanged.Kristy Wells was...
    November 7, 2025

    Thank you Flatwoods Job Corps for your invaluable assistance in setting up the Veterans Banners in Coeburn for Veterans Day on November 11th. We...
    Alyson Van Hooser inspires at Napoleon Hill Day 2025, championing...
    November 7, 2025
    UVA Wise and local high school students recently convened at the David J. Prior Convocation Center for Napoleon Hill Day 2025. The event featured keynote speaker Alyson Van...
    Sports
    Central, Eastside advance in regional tournament play
    November 7, 2025
    The Central Lady Warriors and the Eastside Lady Spartans advanced to their respective regional tournaments Wednesday.Central swept Lebanon 3-0 (26-24, 25-23, 25-18) in the...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS 

Union's Camden Maddux, with ball, races down the field, while Lebanon's Francisco Hernandez attempts to make the tackle in Friday's nondistrict game.  Bears head into open date undefeated
    October 20, 2025
    BIG STONE GAP – Union passed another tough test, perhaps its most difficult Friday. The Bears used another strong second-half performance to take a...
    KEVIN MAYS PHOTOS

Eastside's Brooklyn Johnson (12) delivers one of her match-high 12 kills in Thursday's win over Twin Springs.  Lady Spartans hold off challenge from Twin Springs for win
    October 20, 2025
    COEBURN – The Eastside Lady Spartans keep finding ways to win. The Lady Spartans (15-6, 9-0) held off an upset-minded Twin Springs squad Thursday...
    Cavalier Housing
    Morgan McClure 2
    Homespun
    Storefront decoration contest theme ‘A Woodbooger Winter’, Holiday...
    November 6, 2025
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comSTOREFRONT DECORATION...
    New books by some of your favorite authors : October 31
    October 31, 2025
    Alchemised by SenLin YuOnce a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner of war and of her own fractured mind. Captive to Paladia’s new...
    Norton Elementary & Middle School Honor Roll
    October 31, 2025
    The following students at Norton Elementary & Middle School in grades 4 through 7 achieved either Principal’s Honor Roll or Regular Honor Roll for the first nine weeks...
    Obituaries
    RITA J. SALYER
    November 3, 2025
    It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother Rita J. Salyer on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 88....
    TOMMY M. DAVIS
    November 3, 2025
    NORTON, VA – Tommy M. Davis, 78, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Norton Community Hospital. He was a US Army Veteran and was a retired Foreman at...
    FRANKIE IRENE SHORTT (COX)
    October 30, 2025
    Heaven just welcomed a force of nature! On October 4, 2025, while at home and surrounded by family and friends, Frankie Irene Shortt (Cox) of...
    Printed Paper Online
    November 7, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - 3BR HOUSE IN COEBURN
    November 6, 2025
    FOR RENT - 3BR HOUSE IN COEBURN. $900/ month. Remodeled throughout. New applicances, new laundry, heat pump. Call 703-786-8249. 11-7-5t s11-21
    FOR RENT - 2BR, 1BTH TRAILER in Norton
    November 3, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR, 1BTH TRAILER in Norton. $650 per month. Call Samuel Strong, 843-323-5354.  11-4--25-tfn
    FOR RENT - 2BR HOUSE on Church Street, Wise
    October 27, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR HOUSE on Church Street, Wise. No pets. Call 276-337-1171 or 276-393-0905. 10-28-25-tfn
    Legals
    PUBLIC NOTICE - Request from Daniel Edwards
    November 6, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Education Center located...
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2011 Dodge Ram 1500
    November 6, 2025
    LEGAL NOTICE     Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on November 14th 2025 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn,...
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2008 Buick Enclave
    November 6, 2025
    LEGAL NOTICE    On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:00pm., Powell Valley National Bank, at the Big Stone Gap Office, will sell to the highest bidder a:2008 Buick...
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    Morgan McClure 1
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