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Breaking News: ELECTION 2020: Three people seek two school board seats
Breaking News: City waives tax penalty for now
Breaking News: Locals backing the Blue
Breaking News: Virus cases surge in region; 62 more in county, city since Thursday
Breaking News: Nearly 6,800 local votes cast; in-person early vote deadline is Saturday
Breaking News: Local mines receive DMME safety awards

A Message From the Coalfield Progress Team

As members of Wise County and Norton, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

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Virus cases surge in region; 62 more in county, city since Thursday

October 27, 2020

COVID-19 cases “have been increasing steadily over the last four weeks” in Wise, Lee and Scott counties along with Norton, the Virginia Department of Health announced late...

Nearly 6,800 local votes cast; in-person early vote deadline is...

October 27, 2020

As of Oct. 25, 6,064 Wise County residents had voted early or applied to do so in the November election, according to data compiled by the Virginia Public Access...

SHERRY A. ADAMS
Address: 704 Ridge Ave., Norton
Email: sadams003@yahoo.com
Education: BA in Business and Public Administration with a concentration in Accounting from UVA Wise Class of 1988.
Employment: CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of Virginia.
Previous elected or appointed public offices: Elected school board member for the past eight years.
Do you have children in the city school system? If so, what ages? I have one grand daughter in Norton City Schools. She is in 7th grade.
Civic, other activities: I was very active with my church prior to the pandemic restrictions. Outreach is very important to me. I am looking forward to being active again.

ELECTION 2020: Three people seek two school board seats

October 27, 2020

There is only one contested race in Wise County or Norton on the Nov. 3 ballot. Two Norton School Board seats are up for a vote. Incumbent member...

City waives tax penalty for now

October 27, 2020

Norton City Council has agreed to temporarily eliminate penalties and interest on city taxes that were not paid on time. Meeting Oct. 20, council passed an amendment to...

Norton Police Chief James Lane, Wise County Sheriff Grant Kilgore and other members of law enforcement pose Saturday during a Back the Blue rally in Norton. JESSICA HOOD PHOTO

Locals backing the Blue

October 27, 2020

Brooklyn Rutherford poses with her 40 home run balls during the 2020 little league season.SUBMITTED PHOTO

Local young softballer tries to win national championship

October 22, 2020

Coeburn’s Brooklyn Rutherford placed in the top eight in the country in the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby by hitting 40 homers during this...

The UVA Wise ROTC program gathered on the green belt Saturday morning to run the 36th Annual Army-Ten Miler.

UVA Wise Fighting Cavs run virtual Army Ten-Miler

October 21, 2020

BIG STONE GAP — Since 1985, the Army’s annual Ten-Mile Race has been conducted in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington...

UVA Wise Men's Basketball schedule released

October 13, 2020

UVA Wise Men’s Basketball schedule 2020-2021 November 24 Tusculum University Away 7:30 p.m. November 28 Coker University Home 4...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance

Wise, VA — After a stunning performance last fall, pianist Bomin Park returns with a recital entitled “Amazing Grace” on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Cantrell Hall on the UVA Wise campus. The concert will feature classic and popular hymns arranged for piano including favorites Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and Breathe on Me, Breath of God.
Reserve your seats by emailing pro-art@uvawise.edu or calling the Pro-Art office at 276/376-4520. This event is free and open to the public.
Bomin Park currently serves as an adjunct instructor of piano at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise where he teaches all levels of classical piano, a music technology class, and applied lessons. He also serves as a collaborate pianist for the UVA Wise Concert Choir. For UVA Wise students, this event will count as a cultural credit activity for those in attendance.

SOCIAL DISTANCING
Pro-Art is committed to mitigating risks while we continue to endure the public health crisis. In order to ensure appropriate social distancing, reservations are required to attend the concert, and we are limiting capacity to 50 individuals. For the safety of everyone involved, our patrons, staff, and crew are required to wear masks for the duration of the event. Seats will be marked with your name and sufficiently distanced from other patrons while allowing those who share a household to sit together. Our staff will help patrons enter and exit while maintaining social distancing.
If you have any questions, or would like updates in regards to performance modifications, please visit proartva.org, call the office at 276/376-4520, or send an email to pro-art@uvawise.edu.

‘Amazing Grace’ recital with pianist Bomin Park

October 22, 2020

Wise, VA — After a stunning performance last fall, pianist Bomin Park returns with a recital entitled “Amazing Grace” on Friday, October 30 at 7:30...

Teddy’s last horse ride

October 22, 2020

Teddy Lee Powers, 51, of Pound, entered peacefully into eternity Saturday October 17. Teddy was an avid horseman and enjoyed trail riding, camping...

Lions Club Big Heart set Dec. 19

October 22, 2020

The Norton Lions Club will be having their Big Heart Christmas December 19 at the Norton Community Center. For more information, call Nina Honaker @ 276/870-4952.

October 22, 2020

Leon Barnette, age 80, passed away on Thursday August 13, 2020 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Leon was born in Wise, VA on November 14,...

LEAH MAE BRANHAM

October 22, 2020

Leah Mae (Boggs) Branham, 90, of Big Stone Gap, entered peacefully into eternity Sunday, October 18, 2020 from her residence. She was surrounded by her loving family. Leah...

October 22, 2020

Mary Ruth Ward, 84, of Big Stone Gap, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at her home. She was born and raised in Patrick County, Virginia,...

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October 26, 2020

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FOR RENT IN WISE- EXTRA NICE 2BR MOBILE HOME

October 22, 2020

FOR RENT IN WISE- EXTRA NICE 2BR MOBILE HOME. Laminate flooring, dining area with breakfast bar, den with sliding glass doors leading to enclosed deck, washer & dryer,...

FOR SALE: In Powell Valley Memorial Gardens

October 22, 2020

FOR SALE: In Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, 2 lots in Gethsemane Block 16 flat, great location, one vault, one opening and closing, one Vet-3V1 Companion Granite with base...

PUBLIC HEARING - New Wise County Comprehensive Plan.

October 26, 2020

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Wise County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 9, 2020, 5:00 PM at the Education Center of the Wise County...

APPLICATION FOR PHASE II OF INCREMENTS NO. 3, NO .4, NO. 6, NO. 7...

October 22, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATION FOR PHASE II OF INCREMENTS NO.3, NO.4, NO.6, NO.7 AND NO.8 ON PERMIT 1100033 UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.1 CODE OF VIRGINIA APPLICATION...

PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT...

October 22, 2020

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WISE AND THE TOWN OF POUND Notice is hereby given, pursuant to...

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Morgan-McClure Chevy, Coeburn

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