Things are starting to get spooky in Wise.The town has planned its Halloween events and decorations are going up.Wise will hold two trick-or-treat events.The first takes...

Norton and Wise County schools have made major renovations and upgrades following the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief...

POUND — The town is seeking volunteers to help pick up a sound system.Vice Mayor Leabern Kennedy announced at Town Council’s Sept. 17 meeting that Onsby Perry is donating a...

WISE — County schools Superintendent Mike Goforth is connecting with and highlighting students in his new podcast — The Pulse.The first episode...

For Norton property owners, the second half of 2024 real estate taxes and 2024 personal property taxes are due Oct. 15.  If taxes are not paid on Oct. 15, a penalty will be...

The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that it has reopened several Clinch Ranger District facilities after closing down the whole district because of damage from...

The leaves are changing just in time for the 46th annual Wise County Famous Fall Fling.The main festival falls on Oct. 12 and 13 this year, to take place on East Main...

Members of Ninth District U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s staff will be available at the following local sites to meet with citizens during October:• Oct. 9: Big Stone Gap...

Blake Salyers has been named to Norton’s tourism committee.City Council appointed Salyers to the seat at its Tuesday meeting.

Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in coming days:• Monday, Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Food City, Wise.• Tuesday, Oct....

The city of Norton will replace two bridges in coming years — the Rose Avenue bridge and the Laurel Avenue bridge.City Engineer Stephen McElroy gave a projects update to...

The regional industrial facilities group for this area is getting nearly $99,500 to help boost electric power capacity for industry.This is a grant among 21 awarded across...

We must remember to take the good with the bad.Following Hurricane Helene’s sweep through the area, the water levels in Norton’s reservoirs are rising.City Manager Jeff...