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Sam Kauffman, Intern and Lauren Reker, Natural Resource Specialist both with the U.S. Forest Service presented a program about backyard birds in our area.

Guest speakers discuss backyard birds in our area

August 14, 2022

The August meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held on August 9 at noon at Wise Baptist Church. President Henrietta Dotson presided with...

At the Vineyard!

August 14, 2022

At the Vineyard! At MountainRose this week Suzanne has worked up a fresh batch of jellies and jams, including NEW flavors of Peach, Blueberry...

Mandevilla brings blooms all summer

August 14, 2022

Bonnie Aker, of Wise, shares this beautiful photo of her mandevilla plant. The mandevilla has become a common patio plant, and rightfully so. The...

June Jones with Dale Bohnert.

Best garden award

August 14, 2022

The Norton Green Thumb Garden Club Yard of Month Committee found the best garden in Norton, while searching for our next yard of the month. We felt...

Dalton Emershaw, Cheryl Redman, Kyle Redman, June Jones, and Sherri Milam.

Yard of the month awarded to Redmans

August 14, 2022

On July 30, the Green Thumb Garden Club awarded Cheryl and Kyle Redman Yard of the Month. Their flowers are in full bloom, dazzling, and their...

Jarrett Jessee took the oath administered by Lieutenant Colonel Kent Monas. UVA Wise Mark Robertson-Baker PHOTO

UVA Wise celebrates new officer

August 14, 2022

Wise, Va. —- The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) is proud to announce that a 2022 graduate was recently commissioned as newly...

Jarrett Jessee took the oath administered by Lieutenant Colonel Kent Monas.

UVA Wise celebrates new officer

Wise, Va. —- The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) is proud to announce that a 2022 graduate was recently commissioned as newly...

Coalfield Hair Sheep sale planned for Aug. 20

Submitted by – Brad Mullins Extension Agent A first for Dickenson County is happening on Saturday, August 20. The Coalfield Sheep Association in cooperation with the...

Libraries begin children’s programming

Wise County Public Library Starting Monday, August 15 Meet the Teacher Monday Aug. 8, Wednesday Aug. 10, Friday Aug. 12, 10:00 - 12:00 Little Pines (Ages 3-5) Monday,...

Okay, I’ll admit it—this is a softball team and its fans. Derby coal camp, late 1940s. (Lonesome Pine School and Heritage Center)

Women and the game of baseball

BY L.M. SUTTER COALFIELD PROGRESS SPECIAL WRITER It’s August, readers, and my favorite team occupies the basement in its division so everything...

National Night Out community event planned Aug. 13

Brittany Carter Thepoundprogress@gmail.com 276-218-0061 or 276-796-5790 COMMUNITY LOVE I am blown away with the outpouring of love that our community has shown...

9:00 Club’s Bright Star hits the stage Aug. 7, 8, 9

The 9:00 Club has been a staple of Wise County for over two decades. Since the days of J. J. Kelly High School, Jan and Bill Thompson have built...

Weed control appears difficult to solve

Sharon Daniels Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteer It’s too hot for much gardening until after the dog days of summer end Aug. 11, but controlling...

Basic canning workshop offered Aug. 16

Big Stone Gap, VA. — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a “Basic Canning 101 Workshop” on Tuesday, August 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the museum’s...

Feeding Southwest Virginia hosts a Kids’ Farmers Market for...

Abingdon, VA. — The Kids’ Farmers Market Program is an interactive experience that provides free, fresh produce to children of families who may not have the financial means...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Morgan-McClure Chevy, Coeburn

Pepsi Cola

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