On December 19, 2011, an unusual instrument entered the Wise County Clerk of Circuit Court records: a lease involving an Apollo 14 Moon rock,...

The Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) has awarded the City of Norton several improvements related to the new High Knob Destination Center,...

Dates: Main festival weekend is October 10–11, 2026 (with kickoff events throughout the week of October 5–14).Theme: Celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with...

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) has earned top ranking for affordability and access in the 2027 Niche college rankings,...

MEOC Executive Director Michael Wampler presented Teresa Shoop with the 2026 Mae French Outstanding Older Worker Award during the agency’s annual...

The Wise County second half 2026 Real Estate and the second half 2026 Personal Property tax statements have been mailed. If you own real estate or personal property and...

PENNINGTON GAP, VA – From glowing mini-golf to action-packed laser tag, Appalachian Asenso, LLC in Pennington Gap, VA, offers a number of options to those looking for fun...

Get ready for the 9th Annual Red Fox Storytelling Festival on October 23-24, in Pound’s Labor in Motion Park, honoring the region's rich labor history. Come enjoy great...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $529,133 grant.This funding will support a water line replacement project along Ramsey Road and U.S....

WISE, Va. — The Town of Wise is preparing for another year of tradition, community spirit and hometown fun as the 48th Annual Wise Fall Fling...

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Woodbooger Festival! Mountain Misfits Theatre Company always loves collaborating with our talented community artists for...

Lonesome Pine Office on Youth-CASA had a wonderful time at the first annual Farm-to-Table fundraiser supporting MEOC’s Healthy Families program at...

The American Pickers are excited to return to Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit...

Thursday, Oct. 1, Food City, Wise, 12-6 p.m.Monday, Oct. 5, Wise County Chamber of Commerce, Norton, 1-4 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 6, Heritage Hall, Wise, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Thursday,...

During the later days of summer, the Town of Clintwood has been hosting Car Cruise-Ins at Cummins Field. Cruise-ins have a way of bringing together...