POUND — A slate of proposed tax increases brought several protesters to Pound’s council meeting — including some who suggested the town should cease to be a town.
Eleven people spoke Tuesday durin...
Mother-daughter pageant winners a fair tradition Mothers of daughters are daughters of mothers and have remained so, in circles joined to circles, since time began.
As the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair celebrates its 100th anniversary this year...
Teen faces Grainger charges An Appalachia teen was arrested in Grainger County, Tenn. last Saturday, bringing an end to the search for a missing 15-year-old girl.
A spokeswoman for the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said We...
Walkathon nears goal Rain showers held off long enough Sunday for participants in the 37th annual Mountain Empire Older Citizens Walkathon to complete the course and raise more than $149,461 for the Emergency Fuel Fund...
MECC professor bikes for fun, good health When the state of Virginia sent out an email notifying employees that May is Bike Month and challenging them to bicycle to work, Robert England was ready.
England, criminal justice professor at Mou...
Post Scripts May 23, 2013 Relay for Life yard sale. Relay for Life will have a yard sale in the parking lot below Appalachia Parks and Recreation (the former Appalachia High School) on Saturday, June 1. Call Darlene Field...
Clintwood council seeks answers to cable complaints CLINTWOOD — After receiving numerous complaints about cable television service in the community, Clintwood Town Council wanted to know what could be done to fix the problems.
So council invited a C...
Local campgrounds ready for summer season With Memorial Day fast approaching, lots of folks are getting their campers, tents and outdoor gear in order and planning trips to local campgrounds to enjoy what many consider the unofficial start...
Violent crimes alleged: Grand jury indicts seven people Three people have been charged with physically assaulting others during two separate robberies.
Wise County grand jury indictments handed down last week also charge a man with assaulting a woman an...