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    Brooklyn and Charlie Wampler.

    House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickens...

    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating...

    House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickens...
    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating...

    Hearthwarming Sunday: Support needed for Emerge...

    Hearthwarming Sunday, set for Feb. 15, brings churches and community members together to support...

    Hearthwarming Sunday: Support needed for Emerge...
    Hearthwarming Sunday, set for Feb. 15, brings churches and community members together to support...

    UVA Wise Celebrates MLK Jr. Day with 30th Annua...

    Rewinding to last Monday, UVA Wise students and the community came together to honor the Rev. Dr....

    UVA Wise Celebrates MLK Jr. Day with 30th Annua...
    Rewinding to last Monday, UVA Wise students and the community came together to honor the Rev. Dr....
    The Health Wagon and Mountain Empire Community College are hosting a free Give
Kids A Smile® event February 17 at Norton Elementary Middle School for students
there during school hours.

    Health Wagon, MECC offer free dental care for ...

    (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) are partnering to...

    Health Wagon, MECC offer free dental care for ...
    (Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) are partnering to...

    VCEDA and Wise County IDA represent region at G...

    VCEDA was proud to represent our region at PowerGen 2026 in San Antonio, TX, last week!Business...

    VCEDA and Wise County IDA represent region at G...
    VCEDA was proud to represent our region at PowerGen 2026 in San Antonio, TX, last week!Business...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales, right, drives the ball inside against Union in Wednesday's Mountain 7 District action. 

    Central girls claim first place, Union boys win...

    NORTON – County rivals Central and Union split a pair of games on the hardwood Wednesday as...

    Central girls claim first place, Union boys win...
    NORTON – County rivals Central and Union split a pair of games on the hardwood Wednesday as...
    SUSAN MAYS PHOTOS 


Eastside's Chase Williams (4) lays the ball up off the glass in Wednesday's nondistrict game with Ridgeview. 

    Anderson's three sinks Eastside as Ridgeview bo...

    COEBURN — Ridgeview had about three different options for a shot attempt near the end of...

    Anderson's three sinks Eastside as Ridgeview bo...
    COEBURN — Ridgeview had about three different options for a shot attempt near the end of...

    Calling All Musicians for Community Jam Session...

    Wise, VA – Husband-and-wife duo Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum),...

    Calling All Musicians for Community Jam Session...
    Wise, VA – Husband-and-wife duo Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum),...
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    Dear Valued Readers,
    January 27, 2026
    Please be advised that the delivery of the Tuesday, Jan. 27th print edition of the Coalfield Progress will be delayed due to weather-related issues experienced by our...
    Brooklyn and Charlie Wampler. House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickenson County
    January 27, 2026
    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating house fire that occurred on Friday.At approximately 7...
    News
    Council praise workers, waives little league parade fee, rejects...
    January 30, 2026
    Due to extremely cold weather and challenging road conditions, attendance was low at the January 26 Wise Town Council meeting. Vice-Mayor Laura Taylor and Town Attorney...
    Hearthwarming Sunday: Support needed for Emergency Fuel Fund
    January 30, 2026
    Hearthwarming Sunday, set for Feb. 15, brings churches and community members together to support Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.’s Emergency...
    UVA Wise Celebrates MLK Jr. Day with 30th Annual March and Program
    January 30, 2026
    Rewinding to last Monday, UVA Wise students and the community came together to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the 30th...
    Sports
    Central's Kaelyn Dales, right, drives the ball inside against Union in Wednesday's Mountain 7 District action.  Central girls claim first place, Union boys win key victory for split
    January 30, 2026
    NORTON – County rivals Central and Union split a pair of games on the hardwood Wednesday as Central’s girls claimed a 57-42 win to take sole...
    SUSAN MAYS PHOTOS 


Eastside's Chase Williams (4) lays the ball up off the glass in Wednesday's nondistrict game with Ridgeview.  Anderson's three sinks Eastside as Ridgeview boys win thriller;...
    January 30, 2026
    COEBURN — Ridgeview had about three different options for a shot attempt near the end of Wednesday’s game with Eastside. As things worked out the...
    Burton boys cruise; Lady Pioneers' Marcum hits 1,000
    January 30, 2026
    EWING – Burton started fast and never let up Wednesday on the way to a 56-35 Cumberland District basketball win over Thomas Walker.In the girls game, it was Thomas Walker...
    BoB - 2026
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    Homespun
    New books by some of your favorite authors : January 30
    January 30, 2026
    The Hadacol Boogie by James Lee Burke​  When a dead woman is dumped on Dave Robicheaux’s property, he is pulled into a dangerous investigation that...
    True Art Showcase and children’s contest returns to Southwest...
    January 30, 2026
    The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is hosting the annual True Art Showcase and Children’s Contest. Named for the museum’s first curator, James True, the...
    Congratulations Students!
    January 30, 2026
    Lincoln Memorial UniversityFall 2025 Dean’s ListGabriel RaymondCoeburnShelby HounshelDryden
    Obituaries
    DARRELL EDWARD JACKSON
    January 22, 2026
    Darrel Edward Jackson, affectionately known as “Big Cookie”, passed away in Nashville, TN on January 22, 2026, after a short illness.  He was...
    TERESA MITCHELL
    January 22, 2026
    Teresa Mitchell, a devoted sister, cherished aunt, and a cornerstone of the Mitchell family, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Corbin Baptist Hospital at the age of...
    THREVA BOGGS
    January 12, 2026
    Threva Lorena (Osborne) Boggs, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2026. Threva was of the Pentecostal faith and spent her last good...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 30, 2026

    Classifieds
    E FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia
    January 22, 2026
    HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia. 3BR, 1BTH, single story. Call 276-701-6203. 1-23-2t s1-30
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...
    January 19, 2026
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for waiting list for 1BR and 2BR apartment units. Call (276)679-5280 or come by the office at 520 Alexandria...
    Legals
    PUBLIC NOTICE - FTA 5311 and State Aid for Public Transportation
    January 29, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICEFTA 5311 and State Aid for Public Transportation      Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc., proposes to continue the provision of transportation services for...
    IN RE: Estate of Jennie Ellen Hill Estate File No: 202401873
    January 26, 2026
    VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WISE COUNTY & CITY OF NORTON OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTSIN RE: Estate of Jennie Ellen Hill Estate File No: 202401873 NOTICE...
    REQUEST FOR BIDS - Asphalt, patch and preparation work
    January 26, 2026
    REQUEST FOR BIDS    The Town of Wise, Virginia is accepting sealed bids for the installation of approximately 3618 tons of SM-12.5 Non-Polishing Asphalt in place, 868 tons...
    Cavalier Housing
    Pepsi Cola Bottling
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    Dear Valued Readers,
    January 27, 2026
    Please be advised that the delivery of the Tuesday, Jan. 27th print edition of the Coalfield Progress will be delayed due to weather-related issues experienced by our...

     

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