For Wes Slagle, a University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) alum, his coaching success didn’t only start on the sidelines at Union High School, it started a few...

Wise County, VA — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to significant budget challenges being considered by the Wise County Board of Supervisors and...

WISE COUNTY, VA – A wanted individual, Steven Douglass Quillen of Big Stone Gap, was arrested on the property of Union Primary School on March 24,...

The University of Virginia's College at Wise students and athletic teams demonstrated their dedication to community service during their recent Day...

A free picnic for participants will follow, along with a live concert by If Birds Could Fly at approximately 3:30 p.m.BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Mountain Empire Older Citizens...

Nominations for the 2025 John I. Burton High School Hall of Fame class are now open. To get a copy the nomination form visit jibhof.wixsite.com. Mail the completed form to...

Virginia Business has selected Cara Robinson Stewart, a double board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Associate Chief Clinical Officer of...

The Seedtime on the Cumberland festival—Appalshop's free celebration of music, art, local crafters, and food—will be held this year from June 5-7, 2026, in beautiful...

WISE COUNTY, VA. — The Wise County Office of Economic & Industrial Development is proud to launch a new, best-in-class economic development website designed to serve as...

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand new shirts at the High Knob Destination Center (1147 Laurel Avenue SW, Norton)! These designs...

WISE, VA – Nolan Hylton, a senior at Central High School, has achieved a rare and prestigious honor by earning third chair in the All-Virginia Band...

City of Norton Easter Event ScheduleJoin us for the annual City of Norton Easter Event at Norton City Park on Sunday, March 29th.Special Needs Access HourTime: 2:00 – 3:00...

LEBANON, VA – Project funding for workforce development in Wise County; a mine-pool geothermal feasibility study in Buchanan County; and HVAC improvements at the Jettie...

Spring is here and that means the Great American Cleanup is just around the corner. Come out and help us on Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for Wise County's...

BRISTOL, VA — The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC) recently marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new Bristol PACE Center on March 19....