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Breaking News: Satellite broadband grant is approved
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Breaking News: Local case rates mixed; on rise across Virginia
Breaking News: City, county elections see several new faces
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Neighbors Lev Smith and Josh Wyatt spotted this great egret perched in a tall pine tree on Ninth Street in Norton. Many species live primarily in shallow aquatic areas, like ponds, streams, lakes, marshes, wetlands and more. They search for food in shallow waters, both saltwater and freshwater. Some species also live in agricultural fields, flooded meadows and even dry areas like farms. MYRA MARSHALL PHOTO

This way to the great egret

In recent years, it seems, the deer population has become increasingly bold in venturing onto property that is heavily traveled and used by people. Nowadays, it’s no surprise to see entire families of deer grazing beside busy highways, or deer wandering across our yards in groups or individually, such as this youngster spotted recently at the Cox residence. TIM COX PHOTO

On hand for the presentation were, from left, Sen. Jeremy McPike; ACI President Donald Purdie; VCEDA’s Jonathan Belcher; Tyler Lester, legislative aide for Sen. Todd Pillion; Tom Lester, chief of staff for Sen. Travis Hackworth; and Cody Mumpower, with Congressman Morgan Griffith’s office. VCEDA PHOTO

Satellite broadband grant is approved

The state funding is now in place for expansion of satellite-based internet service in Wise County and neighboring localities. Last Thursday, the...

Plan ahead for driving delays on 83

If you expect to drive east from Pound on Route 83, be prepared for roadwork delays. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, three projects are in...

Local case rates mixed; on rise across Virginia

Monday, the Virginia Department of Health revised down its total COVID-19 case count for Wise County since the pandemic began, but Norton’s case count went up. The...

City, county elections see several new faces

Changes are coming to Wise County and Norton government following the November election. In the city, Commissioner of Revenue Judy Miller and longtime Sheriff Carlos Noaks...

Town’s future not on ballot

Pound council member Clifton Cauthorne wants to know what citizens think about the prospect of ceasing to be an incorporated town. Apparently, other council members are...

Free firewood available with a permit

You might not need firewood during these hot summer days, but you could get some for free right now. The U.S. Forest Service is calling on permitted firewood gatherers to...

County, city record 15 new cases in three days

The Virginia Department of Health reported Thursday morning that Wise County’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the months since the pandemic began increased by 14 since...

Federal funds committed to assist coal regions

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan funds to “support coal communities as they recover from the pandemic and to...

Indictments allege drug, theft, other crimes

The Wise County grand jury has indicted several people on charges ranging from alleged drug crimes to alleged theft. Those indicted Monday include: DRUGS • Christopher...

State police offer details on teen death

The 16-year-old boy who died July 17 in an altercation with a law enforcement officer was from Norton, according to Virginia State Police, and the 13-year-old girl with him...

Man indicted for alleged murder attempt

The Coalfield Progress does not publish information that could identify the victim of a sex crime. A Coeburn man faces charges of attempted murder, abduction and more...

Masks urged; decision is left up to school boards

Virginia will not require public schools to mandate mask wearing during the 2021-22 school year, but state guidance strongly encourages that local school divisions do...

Governor: $700 million to expand broadband

Gov. Ralph Northam aims to make reliable broadband service available to all Virginians by 2024. Northam and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner were in Abingdon Friday afternoon to...

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