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Breaking News: This way to the great egret
Breaking News: Oh deer!
Breaking News: Satellite broadband grant is approved
Breaking News: Plan ahead for driving delays on 83
Breaking News: Local case rates mixed; on rise across Virginia
Breaking News: City, county elections see several new faces
Breaking News: Town’s future not on ballot

City, county elections see several new faces

Changes are coming to Wise County and Norton government following the November election. In the city, Commissioner of Revenue Judy Miller and longtime Sheriff Carlos Noaks...

Town’s future not on ballot

Pound council member Clifton Cauthorne wants to know what citizens think about the prospect of ceasing to be an incorporated town. Apparently, other council members are...

Neighbors Lev Smith and Josh Wyatt spotted this great egret perched in a tall pine tree on Ninth Street in Norton. Many species live primarily in shallow aquatic areas, like ponds, streams, lakes, marshes, wetlands and more. They search for food in shallow waters, both saltwater and freshwater. Some species also live in agricultural fields, flooded meadows and even dry areas like farms. MYRA MARSHALL PHOTO

This way to the great egret

In recent years, it seems, the deer population has become increasingly bold in venturing onto property that is heavily traveled and used by people. Nowadays, it’s no surprise to see entire families of deer grazing beside busy highways, or deer wandering across our yards in groups or individually, such as this youngster spotted recently at the Cox residence. TIM COX PHOTO

On hand for the presentation were, from left, Sen. Jeremy McPike; ACI President Donald Purdie; VCEDA’s Jonathan Belcher; Tyler Lester, legislative aide for Sen. Todd Pillion; Tom Lester, chief of staff for Sen. Travis Hackworth; and Cody Mumpower, with Congressman Morgan Griffith’s office. VCEDA PHOTO

Satellite broadband grant is approved

The state funding is now in place for expansion of satellite-based internet service in Wise County and neighboring localities. Last Thursday, the...

High school volleyball schedules released

2021 Central Lady Warriors Volleyball Schedule 08/14 Rye Cove (scrimmage) Away 6 p.m. 08/17 Lebanon (scrimmage) Away TBA 08/24 Rye Cove Away 6...

This week in sports history July 25-31

1961 Former Powell Valley standout, Jimmy Slagle, signed a contract to play in the Los Angeles Dodgers. He received a $20,000 signing bonus. West Grundy beat St. Paul...

High school football schedules

2021 Central Warriors Football Schedule 08/27 Eastside Away 7 p.m. 09/03 Marion Away 7 p.m. 09/10 Ridgeview Home 7 p.m. 09/17 Virginia High Home 7...

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‘They all seemed a bit tested and shady perhaps. Maybe due to the delay in their schedule, maybe because someone just got murdered down the hall or maybe, just maybe because they have blood on their hands that soap can’t wash off.’
Can you help find the killer?
Tickets for the Murder on the Chamber Express
Gala/Silent Auction are officially on sale $60.
Table sponsorships are also available for $700.
Call the Chamber (679-0961) to get your tickets!

Chamber’s 66th annual dinner & gala/silent auction set for August 14

The Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s 66th Annual Dinner & Gala/Silent Auction will be held Saturday, August 14, at The David J. Prior...

Ninth annual Cooks & Books planned July 31 in St. Paul

The 9th annual Cooks & Books will be held Saturday, July 31, 6-8 p.m., at the Clinch River Farmers Market Pavilion in St. Paul. This event is a fundraiser for the Lyric...

The Tuckahoe team raised $2,336 total and used the money to purchase non perishable food items, which they personally
delivered to the Food Bank of Wise County.

Bigger than just the game

Congratulations to Tuckahoe National Seniors 2021 Virginia Little League Senior Baseball State Champions! After Tuckahoe LL Sr All-Stars won...

RAYMOND HAROLD EASTERLING

Raymond Harold Easterling, 86, of Wise, entered into the loving arms of Jesus during the morning hours of Thursday, July 22, 2021. Raymond was born...

KATHERINE PAULINE KILLEN

Celebration of Life services for Katherine Pauline Killen, who passed away September 4, 2020, will be held Saturday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at Baker...

EDWARD ‘E.O.’ SALYER III

Edward “E.O.” Salyer III, 45, of Wise, VA/Blountville, TN., passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home in Blountville, TN. He lived most of his life in Wise was a...

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PUBLIC HEARING Family Crisis Support Services, Inc has a request...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wise County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 9, 2021, 5:00 PM at the Education Center of the Wise County...

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: Father of Xavier Scott Foyer

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317 Case No. JJ018034-08-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations...

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re: Mother of Xavier Scott Foyer

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Va. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317 Case No. JJ018034-07-00 Commonwealth of Virginia Wise County Juvenile and Domestic Relations...

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