WISE — There was a larger than usual crowd when the Wise Town Council met Tuesday, August 26, for its regular monthly session. More than 30 citizens attended, many in...

One of the healthiest signs of a strong community is when citizens and leaders come together — not only in moments of celebration, but also in times of debate.In every...

At its best, a community newspaper is both a mirror and a watchdog. We reflect the life of the community back to itself, and we keep watch over the institutions, policies,...

NORTON – All three sets of Wednesday’s nondistrict volleyball match between Ridgeview and J.I. Burton had the same result.The two teams battled...

COEBURN – The start to Tuesday’s volleyball match against John Battle was downright embarrassing for the Eastside Lady Spartans. Battle rolled in...

ROSE RIDGE — Ridgeview’s volleyball program lost a lot of talent from last season’s VHSL Class 2 state championship team, but the Wolfpack’s cupboard is far from...

Wise, VA – Grammy nominee and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Corey Harris has carved out his own niche in blues by incorporating influences from reggae,...

Duffield, Va. - On Sunday, Aug. 31, the 22nd Annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Joseph “Papa...

Put a handful of brown bulbs in the ground this fall and a few months later the colorful flowers they produce will lift you out of winter...

January 15, 1946 – August 30, 2025Mary Lou Ramey of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, 79, died at Norton Community Hospital. Mary Lou is survived by her...

Shirley Anne Miller Adkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in...

Tommy Mack Hubbard, 85, of Anderson, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on August 21st, 2025. He was born July 19, 1940, in Jenkins, Kentucky, to...

JOB OPENING – Deputy II Treasury. The City of Norton is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Deputy II Treasury.  Duties include the collection of...

FOR RENT: Well maintained 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhouse apt in Big Stone. W&D supplied with CH&A. $660 month rent and $660 D&S dep. No pets. One year lease...

FOR RENT -1BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTE-LY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. 8-29-tfn t&f

 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WEBSTER COUNTY WEST VIRGINIAIN RE: THE PETITIONS OF BRYAN JOHNSON AND SARA JOHNSON, husband and wife, for the stepparent adoptions of children...

PUBLIC NOTICE     The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Education Center located...

 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ROAD ABANDONMENTROUTE 814:  DINGUS HOLLOW ROAD    Pursuant to §33.2-909 Code of Virginia, the Wise County Board of Supervisors will consider abandonment...