WISE – The regular meeting of the Wise Town Council October 27 opened with a large crowd in attendance, as several groups were honored and...

BIG STONE GAP, VA –Mountain Empire Community College recently celebrated a significant milestone in its commitment to law enforcement, corrections,...

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recognized Dr. Drew Harris, assistant dean of continuing medical education at the UVA School of...

The deadline to pay the second half of Wise County 2026 Real Estate and 2026 Personal Property taxes is November 10, 2026. If not paid or postmarked on or before November...

The City of Norton hosted a festive Halloween Bash on Saturday, bringing together children, families, and community members from across the...

Homelessness and housing insecurity take different forms in Southwest Virginia, where older adults face rising costs, deteriorating homes and a shortage of affordable...

From Appalachian haints to Midwestern farm pranks, rural America had its own ways of celebrating Halloween.There was a time in rural America when...

A large number of people have been indicted on charges rang- ing from alleged strangulation to shooting at an occupied motor vehicle. Those indicted October 21, 2026 by a...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens (MEOC) is gearing up for high demand as it opens applications for its Emergency Fuel Fund on November 2. Care coordinators are prepared for a...

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, Mountain Empire Older Citizens will host a special caregiver support event Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. in the...

Mayor clarifies city’s role; 13 of 19 public commenters clearly opposed the proposalNORTON, Va. — A proposed Islamic center at the former Bank of America building drew more...

Zoning authority and religious freedom both shape the proposed center’s next stepsThe question facing Norton officials is whether the specific activities proposed for 702...

It takes courage to stand before a room full of people and say something that matters deeply to you.Your voice may shake. Your words may not come out exactly as you...

Jonesville, VA – PVB, founded in 1888, is pleased to announce Leton L. Harding Jr., CEO & President of PVB, has been invited to serve on...

Dave & Dave: The Battle of the Daves is a genre-bending musical performance that combines refined virtuosity with sharp, understated humor,...