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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...

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....

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

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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,...

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

AD Network Ads for 2-7-23

February 6, 2023

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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...

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...

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