ABINGDON, Va. - According to a press release, Michael Donivan White was sentenced today to 100 years in federal prison on federal charges related to the November 2021...

The Get Outside in Norton Birding Photography Contest winners were announced Monday, Feb. 17. Thanks to the 8 talented photographers that submitted...

NORTON - The City Council of Norton met Tuesday, February 18. As the meeting opened for audience John Polly of Norton spoke to the council concerning both the condition of...

According to Cody McElroy, Executive Director, Wise County PSA has experienced a waterline break on Bean Gap Road near Pound.  Out of an abundance of caution, a boil water...

Wise County has declared a local State of Emergency due to heavy rainfall and ongoing flash flooding across the region, according to Wise County, Virginia Emergency...

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....

Governor Youngkin has announced over $23.6 million in Community Development Block Grants for 33 projects across the Commonwealth. Almost $7.5 million will be used for...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens invites local churches and individuals to join the upcoming Hearthwarming Sunday, an initiative that provides vital...

Coeburn Town Council formally recognized Coeburn Police Officer Brandon Meade at its Jan. 27 meeting.On the night of Jan. 20, Wise County dispatch...

Wise, Va. – Dr. Joseph F. Smiddy, the longtime Health Director for the Health Wagon was recently presented with the “Appalachian Hero Award” during...

Congratulations to the Burton scholastic bowl team on their season! Second place in the Cumberland District and third in Region 1D. Team members...

WISE -  At Monday’s Wise County School Board meeting, representatives elected board leadership, made a school schedule change, received presentations from leadership at JW...

The town of Wise Council elected a new mayor and vice mayor, and gave itself a pay bump, at its first meeting of the year held Monday, Jan....

The Virginia State Police has announced new vehicle safety inspection sticker requirements starting in 2025.The sticker, which is utilizing the...

At 11:43am, Wise County Dispatch Center received notification from Beverly Hills Police Department in California that an officer had come into contact with a male subject....