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More Than a Marker: Remembering James A. Bland High School

August 14, 2026

There is no way to tell the story of James A. Bland High School without first acknowledging why it existed. Virginia's system of segregated...

High Knob Outdoor Fest: Ending a week of outdoor adventure with a...

August 14, 2026

High Knob Outdoor Fest Block Party Saturday, August 15th from 4-9 p.m. Downtown NortonHigh Knob Outdoor Fest (Aug. 8–15) was a weeklong celebration...

Historical military aircraft and vehicles including a T-34 Mentor, Fuji LM-1, and PT-19 War Birds with flight experiences. The Spirit of Freedom C-54 WWII Cargo Plane Museum + tours

Let Freedom Ring Celebrate America's 250th: free two-day event at...

September 1, 2026

About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration is a free regional community event celebrating the...

Join us for the America 250 3K Patriotic Color Run!

September 1, 2026

As part of the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration at Lonesome Pine Airport, you have a unique opportunity to run (or walk) with history! Enjoy the excitement of red,...

29th Annual Justin’s Walk is September 5

September 1, 2026

Join the community for the 29th Annual Justin’s Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ringley Park (108 Quillen Ave. SE, Coeburn, VA). Held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,...

Colton Elkins, with ball, breaks through the Eastside defense and heads down field for a big gain in Friday's game at Central's Tommy McAmis Field.

Warriors win in Saunders debut at the helm

September 1, 2026

NORTON – If it was a movie script, it would likely be rejected by most because it would not be believable. A football coach returns to the area...

Lineman Bryan Culbertson (53) scores a touchdown from Unaka from the fullback position in Friday's action.

Burton rolls past Unaka in home opener

September 1, 2026

NORTON, Va. — Alex Colley returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown Friday night, and Burton never let off the gas in a 52-6 win over...

Central sweeps Rye Cove in non-district volleyball clash

September 1, 2026

NORTON — Wise Central picked up a straight-set victory Thursday night, defeating Rye Cove 25–15, 25–11, 25–19 in a non-district volleyball matchup.While the Lady Warriors...

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Long-lived Peonies make excellent investment

September 4, 2026

Purchasing a healthy peony plant becomes a good investment. You get decades of elegant spring flowers for a one-time purchase, and after planting...

New books by some of your favorite authors : September 4

September 4, 2026

The Fire Agent by David BaerwarldErnst Baerwald, a gifted linguist and musician from a German Jewish family, is recruited as a spy in 1900 and...

What’s going on? School Bucks awarded, golf champions, Bluegrass...

September 4, 2026

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

BETTY JO KILGORE

August 27, 2026

Betty Jo Anderson Kilgore, 88, of Norton, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on August 21,...

CHARLIE JUNIOR SMITH

August 10, 2026

Charlie Junior Smith, known lovingly as “Junior”, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 71.He was born on May...

JESSE LEON SHUPE

NORTON, VA – Jesse Leon Shupe, 83, went to heaven on August 1, 2026, from Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. He was a former employee of...

Printed Paper Online

September 4, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS....

September 4, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1200 each. 423-416-1580. 9-8-2t s9-11

FOR RENT - 2BR, 1BTH TRAILER with heat pump. Near MECC.

September 4, 2026

FOR RENT - 2BR, 1BTH TRAILER with heat pump. Near MECC. Call and leave message at 276-523-8004. 9-8-2t s9-11

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS

August 31, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1,000 each. Contact Owner, email HamiltonSaver@gmail.com 9-1-4t s9-11

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE - Ridgetop...

September 3, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE In compliance with Section 4 VAC 25-130-816.64 in Chapter 19 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation...

Trustee's Sale 204 High Ave Ne Coeburn, VA 24230

September 3, 2026

Trustee's Sale204 High Ave Ne Coeburn, VA 24230(Parcel ID: 004995) Default having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated March 14, 2023, in the original...

Application for Bond Reduction - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 26SRW811 -...

September 3, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for Bond ReductionUnder Chapter 19 Title 45.2Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER:26SRW811APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011946 Red River Coal Company,...

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