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

The deadline to pay the first half of Wise County 2026 Real Estate taxes is June 10, 2026.  After the June 10th due date, penalty will be added to taxes that have not been...

To the Editor:The non-disclosure agreement(s) related to data centers and locations prevented Wise County citizens from making timely input about how data centers affect...

To the Editor:Tourism and its importance to the economic development of SWVA communities was the focus of the annual Economic Forum at UVA Wise last Thursday. However, the...

Major regional planning effort seeks community input to guide tourism, outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and economic development across 19 counties and four...

The Wise County PSA has experienced a waterline break near the 11000 block of Laurel Street in Pound.  Out of an abundance of caution, a boil water advisory is now in...

The Wise Town Council held its regular meeting May 26 at the Municipal Building, where the 2026-2027 budget was opened to a public hearing. Town Manager Laura Roberts cited...

At the Town of Wise Council meeting Tuesday night council passed two key proclamations.Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Day: June 30th,...

Wise community event offers essential resources and fun on July 30(Wise, Va.) – The Health Wagon is excited to announce the return of the highly popular Davey’s 5th Annual...

The Norton Friends and Farmers Market is just one week away from opening day for its 2026 season!The first market will be held on Tuesday, June 2, from 4–6 p.m. at the...

The Town of Wise Water and Sewer Department will begin several important infrastructure projects next week, and the public should anticipate significant traffic delays and...

Wise, VA – May 21 at the David J. Prior Convocation Center on the campus of The University of Virginia's College at Wise, the 2026 Southwest Virginia Economic Forum brought...

Grand jury indictments issued on May 20, in Wise County. ​Charges range from driving under the influence to fraud, forgery and assault on law enforcement officers.Colby...

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — In Appalachia, people can often tell where you are from before you finish your first sentence.Sometimes it is a single word. Sometimes it is the way a...

Mountain Empire PACE is now serving a record 113 individuals, marking the highest participant enrollment in its 18-year history. This milestone underscores our ongoing...