Ruby Falls by Gin PhillipsIn 1928 Tennessee, Ada Smith is drawn to the newly discovered Ruby Falls, finding freedom in the caves even as the Great...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comSPRING CONCERTThe 2026...

Another first level Bland Music Scholarship Competition is in the books. The Pound Lions Club sponsors the local level of the Bland Music...

Mrs. Patsy Stephens of Wise was recognized at the SW District Garden Club meeting on April 18th in Abingdon as the Member Award of Honor...

Pound, VA – Richmond Ballet’s Studio Company presents an exciting evening of classical and contemporary works, showcasing the versatility,...

April 14, 2026 The April meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church with Henrietta Dotson and Patsy Stephens serving...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comNATURALIST NICHEWe’re...

WISE, VA — The Virginia-Kentucky District Fair is proud to announce an expanded Arts & Crafts Exhibit for the 2026 fair, made possible through a new partnership with...

The Adjunct by Maria AdelmannSam, an overworked adjunct professor, takes on another teaching job while struggling to secure a stable academic...

We may think of France as the classic location for fields of colorful, aromatic Lavender, but at a recent gardening program, a Virginia grower said...

Pound, VA – The Argentina-based Orchestra of Indigenous Instruments and New Technologies recovers and gives artistic life to hundreds of forgotten...

Wise, VA – “Euphonium Around the World” is a recital celebrating the global voice of the euphonium through music inspired by diverse cultural...

What a tremendous start to the 2026 season! Norton Little League’s opening day ceremonies featured a moving tribute to the 75th anniversary of the...

After a year and a half of partnership and community-led efforts, join us for the official unveiling of a new downtown pocket park and public stage at the former bank...

Spring is here and that means the Great American Cleanup is just around the corner. Come out and help us on Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for Wise County's...