In 1993, the Chambers of Commerce of Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties established the Ford C. Quillen Scholarship to honor the dedicated service of...

SUMMER IS HERE Summer is in full swing, and I’ve seen more people out and about than I had seen in months. I love all the summer activities as I am sure you all do as...

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its weekly “Lunch on the Lawn” music series Friday, July 10 at 12 p.m., featuring The Childress Girls.  The...

On a warm summer evening, whether you take a leisurely drive on a country road with windows down or sit on your porch near a stand of wild honeysuckle, you may experience...

NORTON — J.I. Burton head boys’ tennis coach, Spanish teacher and 2020 Lawson Family Award winner Madi Adams had initially had different plans when...

Missions is one of the things that Wise Baptist Church does best. Each summer, approximately 40-50 people (ages 4 – 85) set aside one week of...

Jonah Cochrane, a 2020 graduate of John I. Burton High School is the recipient of The Nancy Tate Scholarship which is an annual $1,000...

Michael “Shortty” Stanley, 42, of Wise, passed away Monday June 15, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center due to injuries from a tree cutting accident. Shortty was a...

Quarantine in place and social distancing this spring have been particularly difficult for our local senior citizens residing at Norton’s Laurels...

For more information or to register contact Norton Parks and Rec at 276/679-0754. Registration forms available at the Norton Community Center, 201 Park Ave. NE....

The Emory & Henry College Athletic Department recognized the accomplishments of the 2019-20 student-athletes by hosting its 7th Annual Blue...

The Appalachia High School Alumni Association created a Scholarship to be given away each year to a student that had a parent or grandparent...

Norton’s Friends & Farmers Market will open the week of June 15 with temporary changes. At least through June, the market will hold “mini markets” from 4-6 p.m. on...

It is with much regret that the Town of Wise Council made a most difficult decision to cancel the summer movies and concert events at Big Glades this year through July 31...

Glenda skeen 328-8655 HURRICANE BAPTIST Sunday was a very good day at Hurricane Baptist Church even though the pastor will be leaving soon due to the unexpected family...