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More Than a Marker: Remembering James A. Bland High School

August 14, 2026

There is no way to tell the story of James A. Bland High School without first acknowledging why it existed. Virginia's system of segregated...

High Knob Outdoor Fest: Ending a week of outdoor adventure with a...

August 14, 2026

High Knob Outdoor Fest Block Party Saturday, August 15th from 4-9 p.m. Downtown NortonHigh Knob Outdoor Fest (Aug. 8–15) was a weeklong celebration...

Ballad Health’s Camp Firefly returns Sept. 12 to support grieving...

August 24, 2026

Camp Firefly, an annual event hosted by Ballad Health, is returning to Warriors’ Path State Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is dedicated to...

Discover Virginia’s Revolutionary History at Food City Wise on...

August 24, 2026

Location: Food City #898, 207 Woodland Dr. SW, WiseThursday, Aug. 27: The VA250 Mobile Museum ExperienceTime: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.As the nation celebrates America’s...

Wise County grand jury hands down indictments

August 24, 2026

A large number of people have been indicted on charges ranging from alleged acts of forgery to child pornographyThose indicted August 19 by a Wise County grand jury...

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Central's Aiden Phillips follows his blocking down the sideline to pick up big yards in Friday's preseason game with Thomas Walker.

Warriors gain preseason win over Thomas Walker

August 24, 2026

NORTON – Central focused on the positives to take a 21-12 over the Thomas Walker Pioneers Friday in a preseason benefit football game at Central’s...

Burton's Mark Miller (10) finds some big running room against John Battle in Friday's preseason jamboree.

Rain-shortened Jamboree sees strong starts for Burton and Union

August 24, 2026

NORTON — Burton and Union both turned in strong performances Friday night at the annual J.I. Burton Jamboree before severe weather brought the...

Ridgeview's Braxton Deel (2) gets past the Lebanon defense for a big gain in Thursday's preseason game at Lebanon.

Wolfpack tunes up for regular season with impressive outing against...

August 24, 2026

LEBANON — Ridgeview overcame some first-drive mistakes Thursday to take a solid preseason football win before the start of the regular...

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Happy 100th Birthday Myrtle Pippin

August 21, 2026

Myrtle Pippin, Formerly of East Stone Gap, VA and currently residing at the Laurels Retirement & Assisted Living in Norton, VA celebrated a...

August meeting program presenter, Glenda Ewing.

Town and Country Garden Club: August Minutes

August 21, 2026

The August meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at The Inn at Wise with Teresa Adkins and Lalaine Baylor serving as hostesses. There...

What’s going on? WoodBooger art contest winner announced, Burton...

August 21, 2026

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

BETTY JO KILGORE

August 27, 2026

Betty Jo Anderson Kilgore, 88, of Norton, VA passed away peacefully in the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on August 21,...

CHARLIE JUNIOR SMITH

August 10, 2026

Charlie Junior Smith, known lovingly as “Junior”, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 71.He was born on May...

JESSE LEON SHUPE

NORTON, VA – Jesse Leon Shupe, 83, went to heaven on August 1, 2026, from Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA. He was a former employee of...

Printed Paper Online

August 28, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON,...

August 27, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF NORTON, VIRGINIA TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE ONE OR MORE ORDINANCES AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL...

Wise County Department of Social Services v John Cody Gregory (...

August 27, 2026

ORDER OF PUBLICATIONVa. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317Case No. JJ019621-04-00Commonwealth of VirginiaWise County Juvenile andDomestic Relations CourtCommonwealth of...

Wise County Department of Social Services v Jelissa Brooke Coomer...

August 27, 2026

ORDER OF PUBLICATIONVa. Code Ann. §§ 8.01-316, -317Case No. JJ019621-05-00Commonwealth of VirginiaWise County Juvenile andDomestic Relations CourtCommonwealth of...

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