The University of Virginia’s College at Wise plays a key role in stimulating economic growth, contributing $188 million in state gross domestic product and $13 million in...

The Wise County Sheriff’s Office’s 911 dispatch operation has gotten a lot more sophisticated, thanks to a new feature. Last week, the office announced the launch of...

Localities and organizations interested in finding new, sustainable uses for Southwest Virginia's former surface mines have received recommendations from the High Knob...

Norton’s second half real estate taxes and 2023 personal property taxes are due Oct. 15. Since Oct. 15 falls on Sunday this year, you will have until Monday, Oct. 16,...

NORTON — Resilient. Grit. Struggle. Restorative. Community. Untold stories. Determination. Those were some of the words used to summarize...

WISE — The town’s new Economic Development Authority has appointed its officers, established its official meeting time and begun its first...

WISE — The town is updating its employee policy manual, which “(sorely needs it),” said Town Council Member Jeff Dotson at council’s Tuesday meeting. Council approved...

WISE — The town aims to change its logo as well as updating its branding and wayfinding signage. Town Council Tuesday approved spending roughly...

Pound received a grant from the Rapha Foundation to purchase four Grit Freedom chairs for people to use outdoors. A no-cost workshop for people...

POUND — Progress continues to be made to resolve the Church Street slide. Paul Maggard, a senior engineer with Potesta & Associates Inc. out of West Virginia, updated...

Wise County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases between Sept. 19 and Tuesday. According to Virginia Department of Health statistics, the county’s total number of cases since...

The Wise County Public Service Authority has announced another boil water notice after a water line break. Shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, the authority announced the...

WISE — Enrollment is up, a new master’s program is underway and childcare plus education is being provided at The University of Virginia’s College...

New historical monuments are coming to the Appalachian region of Virginia. Today, you have a chance to tell organizers what those monuments should commemorate. A new...