Coalfield Progress

From first FAA approved flight in Wise to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington
Credit: Tim Cox and Paula Hill-Collins

From Wise County’s first medical drone flight to the next frontier

November 3, 2026

Wise County has seen healthcare arrive in unexpected ways, and those moments point to a larger story: the Health Wagon has used emerging technology...

Nov. 10, deadline to pay county taxes

November 1, 2026

The deadline to pay the second half of Wise County 2026 Real Estate and 2026 Personal Property taxes is November 10, 2026. If not paid or postmarked on or before November...

From first FAA approved flight in Wise to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington
Credit: Tim Cox and Paula Hill-Collins

From Wise County’s first medical drone flight to the next frontier

November 3, 2026

Wise County has seen healthcare arrive in unexpected ways, and those moments point to a larger story: the Health Wagon has used emerging technology...

For a moment, the candy can wait. With a burst of pure excitement these trick-or-treaters couldn't resist a massive pile of leaves—pure childhood freedom with foliage rustling all around and wide-open grins.
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Unbridled excitement

November 3, 2026

261 Stories, One Voice: LPOY-CASA’s Festival of Trees Display...

November 3, 2026

We are so honored to have LPOY-CASA represented at this year’s Festival of Trees at the Southwest Virginia Museum! Our tree is more than just...

Spartans sweep Rye Cove to capture second consecutive Cumberland...

November 3, 2026

The Spartans added another accomplishment to an already impressive season Thursday night, sweeping Rye Cove 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-22) to capture the Cumberland District...

Eastside's Landon Pannell picks up extra yardage for the Spartans in Friday's game with Southern Gap.

AROUND THE AREA

November 3, 2026

Bears have record night in shootoutBIG STONE GAP - Friday was a record night for the Union Bears football program. Union scored the most points in...

Central's Aiden Phillips (7) finds some running room up the middle against Gate City.
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Gate City beats Central, sets up championship bout with Wolfpack

November 3, 2026

NORTON - Gate City scored 33 unanswered points Friday to take a 33-7 Mountain 7 District win over the Wise County Central Warriors. Minutes after...

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Don't miss The Maids, Nov. 7

November 3, 2026

The Mountain Misfits Theatre Company presents The Maids by Jean Genet, translated by Bernard Frechtman. This riveting story of two sisters who are...

What’s going on? Kiwanis spaghetti dinner, storefront decorating,...

October 30, 2026

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

Tackle final fall garden jobs in coming days

October 30, 2026

Most house plants go dormant with cooler temperatures and shorter days, resulting in minimal or no growth over the next months. From now until next...

October 15, 2026

Thea Ann Smith, age 71, of Norton, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Jenkins,...

JOHN MICHAEL "MIKE" BROWN

October 15, 2026

John Michael “Mike” Brown, 75, of Norton passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.Mike was born at Park Avenue Hospital in Norton to the late...

JIMMIE D VANOVER

October 12, 2026

CLINTWOOD, VA – Jimmie D Vanover, 83, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 9, 2026 from her...

Printed Paper Online

November 3, 2026

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

November 2, 2026

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

FOR SALE - GORGEOUS PRIVATE PROPERTY LAND FOR SALE, BIG STONE GAP

November 2, 2026

FOR SALE - GORGEOUS PRIVATE PROPERTY LAND FOR SALE, 195 Boyd Drive, Big Stone Gap. .568 acres. Asking $19.500. 276-325-1133, text and phone. 11-3-2t s11-6

HELP WANTED - TOWN OF WISE - CREWMAN II/TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEE

November 2, 2026

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE CREWMAN II/TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEE The Town of Wise is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to fill the position of...

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10909 ARIES ROAD,...

November 2, 2026

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10909 ARIES ROAD POUND VA 24279 IN WISE COUNTY, VIRGINIA TAX ID NO. 039110 IN EXECUTION of a Deed of Trust...

HEARING - Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public...

November 2, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Education Center located...

TOWN OF COEBURN - NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, TOWN COUNCIL AND...

October 30, 2026

TOWN OF COEBURNNOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGTOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2204 that the Town...

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