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Wise County Sheriff's Office charges 24-year-old in Big Stone Gap...

Big Stone Gap, VA - July 4, 2026, deputies with the Wise County Sheriff's Office responded to Coronet Road in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, in reference to a reported homicide....

One deceased following shooting incident; suspect in custody

On July 4th, at approximately 06:40 AM, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Coronet Road in Big Stone Gap, VA. Upon arrival, deputies located an individual who...

PVB to host 3rd annual End of Summer Blood Drive July 29

Wise, VA – Powell Valley National Bank (PVB) is proud to partner with Marsh Regional Blood Center to host the 3 rd Annual End of Summer Blood Drive at their Wise Office...

Delores W. Smith sworn in as President of National Association;...

The Honorable Delores W. Smith, CPA, MGT, Treasurer of Wise County, Virginia, has been sworn in as President of the National Association of County...

Lindsey Wilson and Red Onion State Prison have launched a partnership to expand educational opportunities to employees at the state institution. The agreement makes the prison's full-time and part-time employees and their immediate family members eligible to receive scholarship opportunities through Lindsey Wilson. Pictured, front row, from left: LWU Assistant Vice President of Educational Outreach Tommie Saragas; LWU Enrollment Coordinator Leanna Perkins; Lindsey Wilson Director of Enrollment Ryan Vitatoe; Red Onion Warden David Anderson; Red Onion Senior Mental Health Clinician Edward Richie Creech; Red Onion Warden Amee Duncan; and LWU Regional Academic Director Kimberly Brown. Back row, from left: LWU counseling professor Richard Carroll; LWU Enrollment Coordinator Jason Weaver; Red Onion State Major Steve Franklin; and LWU criminal justice professor Dennis Souther

Lindsey Wilson University creates scholarship for Red Onion State...

Partnership opens 'exceptional pathways' for Red Onion employees and their immediate family members.POUND, VA. (07/23/2026) Lindsey Wilson...

ormer Powell Valley and UVA Wise star Brad Robbins in his first year as a football coach at a NCAA Power 4 conference school. Robbins is the quarterback coach at the Big 12 Conference's Texas Christian University.

Big Stone Gap's Brad Robbins ready for college football's bright...

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Big Stone Gap native Brad Robbins has been on quite the journey since his three-sport high school career at Powell Valley High...

Lonesome Pine Invitational begins Saturday

BIG STONE GAP – The longest running golf tournament in Southwest Virginia tees off Saturday at Lonesome Pine Country Club. The annual Lonesome Pine Invitational, which has...

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FCA All-Star Softball

Over 20 schools were represented in Tuesday's FCA All-Star Softball game at West Ridge High School in Blountville, Tenn. Recent grads Sophie...

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Mountain Empire Older Citizens

New books by some of your favorite authors : July 24

The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina ForestAfter losing her job, Noelle agrees to pose as Jeremiah’s girlfriend so he can avoid attending a family...

Avoid non-native invasive plants, even if attractive

A few of my plants came in four-inch pots but their progeny now occupy large spaces.None competes with the spread of kudzu (not planted by me)...

What’s going on? Lions Club indoor yard sale, community giveaway,...

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

Walton Meade, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his children and grandchildren who all loved him dearly, on Tuesday, July 7,...

BERNICE LANEY FALIN

NORTON, VA - Bernice Laney Falin, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2026, with her daughter Kimberley and son Thomas by her...

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...

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FOR SALE - 4 LOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS

FOR SALE - 4 LOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. Reduced price. If interested call 276-328-6660. 7-14-3t s7-28

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 26-JRJ-05, Matt...

PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FORRENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT NO. 1100877/0080877UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER:26-JRJ-05APPLICATION NUMBER:...

Application for Bond Release - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 26SRW707, Red...

PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for Bond ReleaseUnder Chapter 19 Title 45.1Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 26SRW707APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011924 Red River Coal Company, Inc....

COUNTY OF WISE v DARLENE VAUGHN BYINGTON

VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WISECOUNTY OF WISE, VIRGINIA,a Political Subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia Complainant Case No....

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