The town of Wise, committing roughly $333,000, is building new sidewalks at the intersection of Lake Street Northeast and Hurricane Road Northeast....

The Coalfield Water Development Fund is poised to recommend water project grant dollars for several projects in the region.The fund’s executive committee will recommend...

The town of Wise plans to fill a restaurant deadzone with a food truck and event area.In working with the town’s plans to make Wise more...

NORTON — Everyone who paid their admission Friday night on The Hill got their money’s worth and more. Eastside and Central entered the game wanting...

The long summer break is finally over, high school football has returned and I have a trio of games to pick for you this week as all of our teams in the coverage area begin...

NORTON — Six teams from across the region converged on Lawson-Fitchko Stadium on Friday for the annual Southwest Jamboree. The games featured some of the top teams and...

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

The Centennial Celebration is just around the corner! From Saturday September 14th until Saturday 21st, the town will be brimming over with events...

This summer an old-fashioned cottage garden plant brightened a large area of my newest garden spot.A 50-foot-long, ancient forsythia hedge died as...

Donald Glenn (Sonny) Bates, Sr. passed away on August 30, 2024, in Greensboro, NC, after a short illness at the age of 89.  He was born in Norton, VA on March 21, 1935.Fond...

Lloyd Robert Wilson, 81, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. He was a US Army veteran having served in Korea and was member of VFW...

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28James “Tony” Kring, 68, loving father, grandfather,...

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FOR RENT - SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE– Stove, refrigerator, dish washer. W&D hookup. No pets. Deposit and lease required. $675/ month. (214)732-4127. 8-23-24-tfn

FOR SALE - ONE PLOT, VAULT, OPEN AND CLOSE AND BRONZE MONUMENT in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, 153C in Devotion area. Good price. Selling for bought price in 2007. ...

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Education Center located on...

PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for Bond ReleaseUnder Chapter 19Title 45.1Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 24JKC805APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011648Red River Coal Company, Inc. is...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGThe Wise County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Education Center at the Wise County...