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    The J.I. Burton tennis duo of Megyn Duff, left, and Ava Stough have been named to the VHSL Class 1 all-state team. 

    Ridgeview, J.I. Burton duos named to all-state ...

    J.I. Burton’s Ava Stough and Megyn Duff and Ridgeview’s Danica Sutherland and Adrianne Potter...

    Ridgeview, J.I. Burton duos named to all-state ...
    J.I. Burton’s Ava Stough and Megyn Duff and Ridgeview’s Danica Sutherland and Adrianne Potter...
    The officiating crew of, left to right, Brad Christian, Cecil Coleman, Chris Davis, John Campbell and Johnny Poole have called several high school football games over the years. 

    Referees gearing up for football season

    As the year rolls into July, football players and coaches are not the only ones preparing for the...

    Referees gearing up for football season
    As the year rolls into July, football players and coaches are not the only ones preparing for the...
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This photograph from a drone provides an overhead perspective of the Gary Adams Tennis Center.

    Norton dedicates new Gary Adams Tennis Center

    NORTON, VA – On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Norton, Norton City Schools, community...

    Norton dedicates new Gary Adams Tennis Center
    NORTON, VA – On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Norton, Norton City Schools, community...

    Rasnick receives Wise County Education Foundati...

    Congratulations to Makenna Rasnick, who was recently awarded a Wise County Education Foundation...

    Rasnick receives Wise County Education Foundati...
    Congratulations to Makenna Rasnick, who was recently awarded a Wise County Education Foundation...

    ACFCU demonstrates commitment to UVA Wise Athle...

    Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union is a proud supporter of The University of Virginia's...

    ACFCU demonstrates commitment to UVA Wise Athle...
    Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union is a proud supporter of The University of Virginia's...

    UVA Wise hosts successful 2026 Governor’s Schoo...

    The Governor’s School program at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise was a two-week...

    UVA Wise hosts successful 2026 Governor’s Schoo...
    The Governor’s School program at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise was a two-week...

    MECC honored with Mark Ivester Innovation Award...

    Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) is proud to announce that it has received the Community...

    MECC honored with Mark Ivester Innovation Award...
    Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) is proud to announce that it has received the Community...
    The Warriors swept two games from Ridgeview Tuesday in Big Stone Gap to win the District 13 Little League tournament championship. The team advances to Fairfax in July to play in the Virginia Little League state tournament. 

    Warriors win District 13 Little League title in...

    BIG STONE GAP – It was a grueling week for the Warriors Little League baseball team over the past...

    Warriors win District 13 Little League title in...
    BIG STONE GAP – It was a grueling week for the Warriors Little League baseball team over the past...
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    Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open
    June 20, 2026
    In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...
    Big Stone Gap Council holds public hearing on former Walmart...
    June 14, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – A proposal to transform part of the former Walmart property into new housing sparked discussion during Tuesday night's Big Stone Gap Town Council meeting as...
    News
    Wise Council approves major downtown projects and event funding
    June 25, 2026
    Despite low turnout at the Wise Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, the proceedings remained friendly and efficient. Thanks to thorough advance preparation, the...
    Sammy Belcher photo
This photograph from a drone provides an overhead perspective of the Gary Adams Tennis Center. Norton dedicates new Gary Adams Tennis Center
    June 25, 2026
    NORTON, VA – On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the City of Norton, Norton City Schools, community members along with family members held a dedication...
    Wise County grand jury indictments issued
    June 25, 2026
    Grand jury indictments issued on June 17, 2026, in Wise County for crimes spanning from  fraud to malicious wounding.• Rodney Brandon Boggs, 44, 1213 Coventry Lane,...
    Sports
    The J.I. Burton tennis duo of Megyn Duff, left, and Ava Stough have been named to the VHSL Class 1 all-state team.  Ridgeview, J.I. Burton duos named to all-state tennis squads
    June 29, 2026
    J.I. Burton’s Ava Stough and Megyn Duff and Ridgeview’s Danica Sutherland and Adrianne Potter have been named to the VHSL Class 1 and Class 2...
    The officiating crew of, left to right, Brad Christian, Cecil Coleman, Chris Davis, John Campbell and Johnny Poole have called several high school football games over the years.  Referees gearing up for football season
    June 29, 2026
    As the year rolls into July, football players and coaches are not the only ones preparing for the upcoming high school season.July is a busy month...
    The Warriors swept two games from Ridgeview Tuesday in Big Stone Gap to win the District 13 Little League tournament championship. The team advances to Fairfax in July to play in the Virginia Little League state tournament.  Warriors win District 13 Little League title in dramatic fashion
    June 25, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – It was a grueling week for the Warriors Little League baseball team over the past few days, but the reward was District 13...
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    THE TRAIL OF THE
 LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA 

The Barbara Polly Theater,
 Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open at 7:00 pm
Pre show entertainment 
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly at 8:00 pm 

June 27, 2026 
The pre show will be 
Red and Grey June 27 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Red and Grey
    June 25, 2026
    Jenna Riley is 21 years old, and works at the Duffield, Va. Primary School with small children in the Aware Program. Her musical talent and love of...
    Succulents add extra garden or windowsill interest
    June 25, 2026
    If your garden does not have a spill of the succulent called hens and chicks, perhaps your mother or grandmother did. These Sempervivums and...
    What’s going on? Flag dedication ceremony, Chamber Gala and Silent...
    June 25, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comFLAG DEDICATIONIn...
    Obituaries
    MADELINE CORNETT
    June 25, 2026
    Madeline Cornett slipped her earthly bonds on October 23, 2025 and joined her beloved husband, Billy Jack Cornett, who preceded her in death. She...
    SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING COOPER
    June 11, 2026
    September 2, 1937–May 30, 2026Shirley Ann Fleming Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on 30 May, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with...
    JACKIE ADAMS MEMORIAL SERVICE
    June 11, 2026
    A memorial service for JACKIE ADAMS, who passed away on 3/3/26,will be held this Saturday, 6/13/26 at 12 p.m. at the Wise Fire Hall.
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    June 30, 2026

    Classifieds
    PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks...
    June 25, 2026
    PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks applicants for part-time position to coordinate septic and pet waste programs in Wise County. Bachelor’s...
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...
    June 18, 2026
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for waiting list for 1BR and 2BR apartment units. Call (276)679-5280 or come by the office at 520 Alexandria...
    FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE
    May 14, 2026
    FOR RENT - NEWLY REMODELED, SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE. All new appliances. No pets. No HUD.  Deposit and lease required. $750/ month (214)732-4127.  5-15-26-tfn
    Legals
    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP - PROCTOR STREET...
    June 29, 2026
    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSTOWN OF BIG STONE GAPPROCTOR STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT    Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the Town of Big Stone Gap Proctor Street Sidewalk...
    TRUSTEE SALE OF 3500 Glen Echo Drive Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
    June 29, 2026
    TRUSTEE SALE OF3500 Glen Echo Drive Big Stone Gap, VA 24219    In execution of the Deed of Trust dated July 28, 2025, in the original principal amount of $196,377.00,...
    FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Bluff Spur Pumped Storage,...
    June 25, 2026
    UNITED STATES OF AMERICAFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSIONBluff Spur Pumped Storage, LLCProject No. 15425-000NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR...
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