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WISE — David Prior, chancellor of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, died unexpectedly Thursday morning following a brief illness. The Highland Cavalier, UVa-Wise’s student newspaper, reported that Prior, 68, died around 3 a.m. after being transported by ambulance from his home on cam...
Chuck Quillen, a certified flight instructor, studies the Lonesome Pine Regional Airport’s recently upgraded Automated Weather Operating System, a project made possible through a $60,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Aviation. KATIE DUNN PHOTO. Click Here to order photo reprints
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WISE — Pilots landing at Lonesome Pine Regional Airport now have a new weather tool at their disposal. The airport recently upgraded its Automated Weather Observing System with help from a $60,000 state grant. The Virginia Department of Aviation awarded the grant late last year, a funding source that also required a 20 percent, or $12,000, contribution from the Cumberlands Airport Commission. An automated weather observing system provides airports and pilots with weather reports, recording factors such as wind speed and direction, visibility and temperature. The grant helped Lonesome...
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WISE — Selfishness is usually a trait that most coaches don’t want in their players. But Central Lady Warriors coach Robin Dotson wants one of his freshman players to be just that. At least on th...
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NORTON — J. I. Burton ripped past John Battle Wednesday night to post a 64-45 nondistrict win over the visitors from Washington County at Stan Wilson Gym. Burton was impressive in the first half, ...
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NORTON — They talked budgets, cuts in staff, courses and programming, and finally consolidation before city school board members Monday came down to a crucial question: What do THEY think? Chairma...
Well servicing trucks sit parked at Halliburton’s facility in the Wise County industrial park at Esserville. JEFF LESTER PHOTO. Click Here to order photo reprints
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Two major players in the region’s natural gas and coalbed methane industries are now the subject of rumored job cuts. Gas producer EQT, which has numerous wells in Wise County and substantially mo...
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Forty-three vendors have signed up for Saturday’s craft show sponsored by Appalachia Parks and Recreation. The show will be held in the high school gym from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizer Trenna Wri...
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