The Brothers McKay by Craig JohnsonWhen the deeply disliked Pepper McKay is found murdered on his Wyoming ranch, Sheriff Walt Longmire investigates...

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 At the May meeting, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lovelady Chapter, Program Leader and Member, Christina Turnbill, presented a program on Commemorative Events for...

May 12, 2026 The May meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church with Teresa Adkins serving as hostess.  There were 14...

Brayden Tyler Broskey graduated from John I. Burton High School as salutatorian. He is the son of Jon and Contessa Broskey. Brayden earned a grade...

Emma Grace Addington graduated from John I Burton High School as valedictorian. She is the daughter of Brad and Hannah. Emma has earned a grade...

The Wise County Public School Board officially honored Central High Junior, Brayden Owsley, today, May 11th, for his incredible athletic success....

Let's give a cheer to Central High School's star, Aria Taylor Wolford! Aria was crowned the VHSL Class 2 State Champion in Humorous Interpretation...

The Norton Lions Club will sponsor Kids’ Night on Thursday, June 4 at the Norton City Park on Pine Street/Virginia Avenue.The event runs from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and...

The Yankee Sphinx by Mark FrostIn 1934, journalist Will Hassett is unexpectedly recruited by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help craft...

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East Tennessee State UniversityClass of 2026 GraduatesBraeden MullinsWiseHannah Wells NortonEliza Deel CoeburnEmilee Carlson DuffieldReece Elkins WiseEmily JettPoundCandace...

• 50th Addington Family ReunionThe 50th Addington Family Reunion is June 14th, 2026, at Keith Memorial Park, Nickelsville, VA, 10am until 3pm. Bring covered dish and photos...

A toddler may pluck and puff a gone-to-seed dandelion head and laugh as graceful achenes drift away. What he doesn’t know is that those seeds may...

Thank you to everyone who supported the 50th Annual MEOC Walkathon on Sunday, May 3. The event saw one of the largest crowds in years and...