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Sorah’s nomination celebrates a career dedicated to empowering students, fostering creativity, and leveraging technology to make music accessible, all while rooted in his deep connection to Southwest Virginia.

UVA Wise’s Sorah celebrates Grammy Music Educator Award nomination

Donald W. Sorah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, has been named a quarter finalist for the...

Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair

Congratulations to McKenzie Stallard 2025 Miss Virginia Kentucky District Fair.

From left to right: Allen Wolfe, J.R. Kimberlin, Gerald Tate, Matt "Pug" Smith, and David Breedlove.

Miners recall experience of Scotia mine disasters

Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine rocked this region and resulted in numerous changes in...

Missing person found deceased in Kentucky

The Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office reports that the individual recently reported missing has been located by the Kentucky State Police. Unfortunately, the outcome is a...

Norton council members along with city school board members and members of the community broke ground on a new tennis complex on Tuesday.

City breaks ground on tennis complex

NORTON, VA – The City of Norton broke ground this week on a new tennis court complex adjacent to the 11th Street City Park. A ceremony was held...

VA KY District Fair opens June 10-14 for 112th year

The annual Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show begins Tuesday, June 10 and continues through Saturday, June 14 at the Wise County fairgrounds.The fair will...

Members of Green Thumb Garden Club with Yard of the Month winner Janet Bowling.

Green Thumb Garden Club awards Janet Bowling Yard of the Month

The Green Thumb Garden Club’s Yard of the Month is back! Our June Yard of the Month is Janet Bowling. Her yard is in full bloom and looking...

L-R is Roy Munsey (Bad Rufe Tolliver; 32 years), Glenn Gannaway (Red Fox Taylor; 450 shows without missing a performance this season), and Larry "Dodie" Daniel (Devil Judd Tolliver; 18 years).

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine: Big Stone Gap’s Summer Celebration...

In the heart of Southwest Virginia, nestled within the Appalachian Mountains, Big Stone Gap comes alive each summer with a cherished tradition. On...

Westmoreland Coal and the Scotia Explosions MECC Goodloe Center -...

Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine rocked this region and resulted in numerous changes in...

A Quilt for the Ages

Now on display at Mountain Empire Community College Wampler Library. This quilt is part of an ongoing effort to highlight a quilter or a vintage...

Virginia launches adult abuse online reporting portal

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Adult Protective Services (APS) announces the launch of a new, secure online portal for the public to report suspected adult abuse, neglect or...

Volunteerism & Community Service Awards nomination period is open

RICHMOND, VA — The nomination period is open for the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards, an annual award program coordinated by Serve...

Sorah named quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award

UVA Wise Associate Professor of Music Donald Sorah has been named a quarterfinalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and the...

Lions Club offers Listen Up! Preschool hearing screening June 4

The first Listen Up! screening in our area is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the Lions Club Kids'...

Get Ready for a Night of Fun at the Best Friend Festival Kid’s Night!

Sponsored by the Norton Lions ClubWednesday, June 4 | 5–9 PM | Norton City Park(Rain location: Norton EXPO Center)NORTON, VA — Mark your calendars...

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