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Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open

In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...

Big Stone Gap Council holds public hearing on former Walmart...

BIG STONE GAP – A proposal to transform part of the former Walmart property into new housing sparked discussion during Tuesday night's Big Stone Gap Town Council meeting as...

Wise Council approves major downtown projects and event funding

Despite low turnout at the Wise Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, the proceedings remained friendly and efficient. Thanks to thorough advance preparation, the...

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This photograph from a drone provides an overhead perspective of the Gary Adams Tennis Center.

Norton dedicates new Gary Adams Tennis Center

NORTON, VA – On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Norton, Norton City Schools, community members along with family members held a dedication...

Wise County grand jury indictments issued

Grand jury indictments issued on June 17, 2026, in Wise County for crimes spanning from fraud to malicious wounding.• Rodney Brandon Boggs, 44, 1213 Coventry Lane,...

The Warriors swept two games from Ridgeview Tuesday in Big Stone Gap to win the District 13 Little League tournament championship. The team advances to Fairfax in July to play in the Virginia Little League state tournament.

Warriors win District 13 Little League title in dramatic fashion

BIG STONE GAP – It was a grueling week for the Warriors Little League baseball team over the past few days, but the reward was District 13...

J.I. Burton Hall of Fame Class

Raiders 2006 football team moves into the J.I. Burton Hall of Fame

NORTON – Only one J.I. Burton team has won the VHSL state football championship in the history of the school. The Impossible Dream team of 1972...

Region 2D girls soccer player of the year Bella Newberry, a senior from Central, has been named to the VHSL Class 2 All-State team, along with Central junior Isabella Stufflebean, a junior, and sophomore Naz Duty. Senior goalkeeper Harley Jett was named to the all-state second team.

Central trio named to all-state girls soccer team

Region 2D girls soccer player of the year Bella Newberry, heads a trio of players from Central named to the VHSL Class 2 Girls Soccer...

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THE TRAIL OF THE
LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA

The Barbara Polly Theater,
Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open at 7:00 pm
Pre show entertainment
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly at 8:00 pm

June 27, 2026
The pre show will be
Red and Grey

June 27 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Red and Grey

Jenna Riley is 21 years old, and works at the Duffield, Va. Primary School with small children in the Aware Program. Her musical talent and love of...

Succulents add extra garden or windowsill interest

If your garden does not have a spill of the succulent called hens and chicks, perhaps your mother or grandmother did. These Sempervivums and...

What’s going on? Flag dedication ceremony, Chamber Gala and Silent...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comFLAG DEDICATIONIn...

MADELINE CORNETT

Madeline Cornett slipped her earthly bonds on October 23, 2025 and joined her beloved husband, Billy Jack Cornett, who preceded her in death. She...

SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING COOPER

September 2, 1937–May 30, 2026Shirley Ann Fleming Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on 30 May, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with...

JACKIE ADAMS MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service for JACKIE ADAMS, who passed away on 3/3/26,will be held this Saturday, 6/13/26 at 12 p.m. at the Wise Fire Hall.

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PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks...

PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks applicants for part-time position to coordinate septic and pet waste programs in Wise County. Bachelor’s...

FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...

FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for waiting list for 1BR and 2BR apartment units. Call (276)679-5280 or come by the office at 520 Alexandria...

HELP WANTED - NEED HELP IN MY HOME.

HELP WANTED - NEED HELP IN MY HOME. Prefer to go through PPL Program or Companion Service Program through Social services. Also some private pay work. 276-267-0561. 6-16-1t

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Bluff Spur Pumped Storage,...

UNITED STATES OF AMERICAFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSIONBluff Spur Pumped Storage, LLCProject No. 15425-000NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR...

PUBLIC NOTICE - The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027...

PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed biennial FY 2026 and FY2027 Performance Contract for Planning District One Behavioral Health Services will be available for public view from...

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 26BLG08, Cumberland...

PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR RENEWAL/REISSUANCE OF COAL SURFACE MINING/NPDES PERMIT NO. 1102422UNDER CHAPTER 1 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER:...

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