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    Michael Chandler

    Murder case evidence rulings made

    Circuit Court Judge Ron Elkins ruled Tuesday on several important motions in the case of Big Ston...

    Murder case evidence rulings made
    Circuit Court Judge Ron Elkins ruled Tuesday on several important motions in the case of Big Ston...
    Central’s Avery Hall (left) sizes up Brayden Mosier in the championship match. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

    Union edges John Battle to take Mountain 7 wres...

    BIG STONE GAP — The Bears put together enough points to take a 184 to 181 victory over the Trojan...

    Union edges John Battle to take Mountain 7 wres...
    BIG STONE GAP — The Bears put together enough points to take a 184 to 181 victory over the Trojan...
    They never get old, the scenic views found at the High Knob observation tower. These scenes captured a blue-sky Sunday and a spectacular sunset.  LISA MAINE PHOTO

    Sunset on the Knob

    Sunset on the Knob
    Rudy Parsons at age 42, pitching for Morristown of the Mountain States League in 1951. This was one of his last seasons in baseball. (Courtesy of the Parsons family)

    The Old Man of the Mountains — Rudy Parsons

    Well reader, it’s February and I’ve been thinking about how all the rookie baseball players must ...

    The Old Man of the Mountains — Rudy Parsons
    Well reader, it’s February and I’ve been thinking about how all the rookie baseball players must ...
    Coeburn officials and the Wise County Chamber of Commerce came together Jan. 30 to cut the ribbon welcoming Muddy Paw Spa to town.  PROVIDED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    New business

    New business

    Bicycle rally is proposed

    COEBURN — A bicycle rally will take place in September. Town resident Larry Salyers brought a pr...

    Bicycle rally is proposed
    COEBURN — A bicycle rally will take place in September. Town resident Larry Salyers brought a pr...
    Some people say if you don’t like the weather in Southwest Virginia, wait five minutes. After an unusually warm and mild January, winter showed itself again Thursday morning.  JEFF LESTER PHOTO

    Here we go again

    Here we go again
    KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO

    Knob longboard event planned

    High Knob is a magnet for adrenaline junkies! The city of Norton is working to bring a longboard...

    Knob longboard event planned
    High Knob is a magnet for adrenaline junkies! The city of Norton is working to bring a longboard...
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    Featured
    College, energy initiatives favored in budget
    February 7, 2023
    The General Assembly’s money committees have presented their proposed amendments to the fiscal 2022-24 Virginia budget. The competing proposals include several important...
    Outdoor adventure, food truck site plan in works
    February 7, 2023
    A new outdoor adventure venue near Coeburn and a food truck site in Wise will get assistance from the Opportunity Appalachia initiative. Opportunity Appalachia and the...
    News
    They never get old, the scenic views found at the High Knob observation tower. These scenes captured a blue-sky Sunday and a spectacular sunset.  LISA MAINE PHOTO Sunset on the Knob
    February 7, 2023
    Heart institute office set to open in Norton
    February 7, 2023
    A heart and vascular care specialty medical office will formally open today in Norton, according to Ballad Health. It will be an extension of the Ballad Health Medical...
    Blood drives scheduled
    February 7, 2023
    Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at these locations in coming days: • Thursday, Feb. 9, noon-6 p.m., Food City, Big Stone Gap. • Friday, Feb....
    Sports
    Central’s Avery Hall (left) sizes up Brayden Mosier in the championship match. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Union edges John Battle to take Mountain 7 wrestling championship
    February 7, 2023
    BIG STONE GAP — The Bears put together enough points to take a 184 to 181 victory over the Trojans Saturday afternoon in the Bear Den. Each team...
    Dotson’s eight threes leads Central past Gate City for the first time
    February 2, 2023
    GATE CITY — It was a monumental night for the Central Warriors on Friday. Senior Casey Dotson found his range and the heat checks kept on showing he was on fire, going...
    Central’s Braeden Church battles Union’s Kam Bostic for the ball. PHOTO BY RODDY ADDINGTON Warriors outlast Bears in close contest
    January 27, 2023
    NORTON — The Warriors took on the Union Bears in a pivotal meeting with district tourney seeding on the line. Chance Boggs would put his team up...
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    Cavalier Housing
    Homespun
    Rudy Parsons at age 42, pitching for Morristown of the Mountain States League in 1951. This was one of his last seasons in baseball. (Courtesy of the Parsons family) The Old Man of the Mountains — Rudy Parsons
    February 6, 2023
    Well reader, it’s February and I’ve been thinking about how all the rookie baseball players must feel as they head for spring training. It must be...
    Bland Music Scholarship Competition
    February 2, 2023
    Brother Edgel Rose will deliver the message during the 11:00 a.m. service at Lone Pine Chapel in the Almira section of the Pound on Sunday, February 5. Following the...
    New books from your favorite authors: February 3
    February 2, 2023
    New books from some of your favorite authors. Wicked Dreams by Lisa Jackson On the wild Oregon coast, tucked between the mountains and the sea, stands Siren Song,...
    Obituaries
    BOBBY E. GIBSON
    February 6, 2023
    Bobby E. Gibson, 86, passed away at home on February 2, 2023 in the loving care of his daughters. He was predeceased in death by his wife Florence Gibson (2009). He...
    GREGORY CHITTESTER
    February 2, 2023
    Gregory Neal Chittester, 63, died Monday, January 9, 2023, after a brief illness. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023,...
    DR. OSCAR BALLARD HASH, JR.
    February 2, 2023
    Dr. Oscar Ballard Hash, Jr., age 83, of Powell, TN passed away on January 23, 2023. Ballard, affectionately called “Sonny” by close family members...
    Printed Paper Online
    February 7, 2023

    Classifieds
    AD Network Ads for 2-7-23
    February 6, 2023
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences. Call...
    FOR RENT - 2 BR, 1 BTH APARTMENT, 2 blocks from Norton Community...
    February 6, 2023
    FOR RENT - 2 BR, 1 BTH APARTMENT, 2 blocks from Norton Community Hospital. Quiet, pool, central air and heat, satellite TV. All utilities included. No pets. $500/ deposit,...
    HELP WANTED - FIELD PRODUCER
    January 26, 2023
    HELP WANTED - FIELD PRODUCER– PBS Appalachia, serving Southwest, VA, has an immediate opening for Field Producer. The ideal candidate produces, directs, and edits...
    Legals
    SEALED BIDS FOR ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS at Whippoorwill Hills...
    February 6, 2023
    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS at Whippoorwill Hills Apartments, Sanders Circle/Salling St., Duffield, Virginia 24244 will be received by...
    Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: Alexis Chesnut
    February 6, 2023
    ORDER OF PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317 Case No. JJ018587-12-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations...
    Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: Emmali Walker
    February 6, 2023
    ORDER OF PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317 Case No. JJ018586-11-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations...
    Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance
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