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    US Marshals offer $5,000 reward for capture of...

    The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the...

    US Marshals offer $5,000 reward for capture of...
    The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO

Eastside's Rocky Bond (10) tries to escape the grasp of a Rye Cove defender in Friday's game at Carl McConnell Stadium. 

    Rye Cove repeats as regional champs, ends Easts...

    COEBURN – For the second year in a row the Rye Cove Eagles are the Region 1D football...

    Rye Cove repeats as regional champs, ends Easts...
    COEBURN – For the second year in a row the Rye Cove Eagles are the Region 1D football...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO

Union's Kam Bostic is not out of bounds by Ridgeview's Colin Hill (13) just shy of the goal line. 

    Bears clinch 2D Title, sets up unbeaten showdow...

    BIG STONE GAP – The Union Bears big-play offense produced enough Saturday to win the Region 2D...

    Bears clinch 2D Title, sets up unbeaten showdow...
    BIG STONE GAP – The Union Bears big-play offense produced enough Saturday to win the Region 2D...
    UVA Wise Chancellor Henry and several members of the UVA Wise community showcased their commitment to service by participating in the annual Celebrity Bagging event at Food City to benefit United Way of Southwest Virginia! Delegate and UVA Wise alum Terry Kilgore also joined us for the event, underscoring the importance of coming together in service to our region

    Food City United Way Celebrity Bagging Event

    United Way was proud to once again team up with Food City to host the 19th annual Celebrity...

    Food City United Way Celebrity Bagging Event
    United Way was proud to once again team up with Food City to host the 19th annual Celebrity...

    Union High School football coach charged with p...

    Virginia State Police (VSP) filed charges on Tuesday against Union High School head football...

    Union High School football coach charged with p...
    Virginia State Police (VSP) filed charges on Tuesday against Union High School head football...

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    Pennington Gap, VA – Join Pro-Art and The Barter Players for a heartwarming musical adventure for...

    ‘I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas’ on stage ...
    Pennington Gap, VA – Join Pro-Art and The Barter Players for a heartwarming musical adventure for...
    Hundreds of area families attend the CSX Santa Train in Fremont, Va.

    CSX Santa Train Delivers Toys and Holiday Joy t...

    KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The CSX Santa Train completed its 83rd annual run on Saturday, Nov. 22, once...

    CSX Santa Train Delivers Toys and Holiday Joy t...
    KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The CSX Santa Train completed its 83rd annual run on Saturday, Nov. 22, once...
    Dove Goodpastor (Shifty’s granddaughter) and Darrell Powers (Shifty’s
son) with Joey Carico.

    Local sponsors and partners honor Veterans at C...

    The Veterans Appreciation Cookout, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Country Cabin in...

    Local sponsors and partners honor Veterans at C...
    The Veterans Appreciation Cookout, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Country Cabin in...
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    US Marshals offer $5,000 reward for capture of former Union High...
    December 3, 2025
    The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the capture of Travis Turner, former head football coach...
    Union High School football coach charged with possession of child...
    November 25, 2025
    Virginia State Police (VSP) filed charges on Tuesday against Union High School head football coach Travis Turner following a weekend search. VSP...
    News
    Santa is coming to select Food City locations
    December 3, 2025
    The holiday season has officially kicked off at Food City, all thanks to a little help from a very big friend. This year, the spirit of Christmas is rolling in, compliments...
    UVA Wise Chancellor Henry and several members of the UVA Wise community showcased their commitment to service by participating in the annual Celebrity Bagging event at Food City to benefit United Way of Southwest Virginia! Delegate and UVA Wise alum Terry Kilgore also joined us for the event, underscoring the importance of coming together in service to our region Food City United Way Celebrity Bagging Event
    December 3, 2025
    United Way was proud to once again team up with Food City to host the 19th annual Celebrity Bagging event in support of their annual fundraising...
    US Marshals offer $5,000 reward for capture of former Union High...
    December 3, 2025
    The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the capture of Travis Turner, former head football coach...
    Sports
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO

Eastside's Rocky Bond (10) tries to escape the grasp of a Rye Cove defender in Friday's game at Carl McConnell Stadium.  Rye Cove repeats as regional champs, ends Eastside's historic...
    December 3, 2025
    COEBURN – For the second year in a row the Rye Cove Eagles are the Region 1D football champions. Rye Cove won the battles of the offensive and...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO

Union's Kam Bostic is not out of bounds by Ridgeview's Colin Hill (13) just shy of the goal line.  Bears clinch 2D Title, sets up unbeaten showdown with Glenvar
    December 3, 2025
    BIG STONE GAP – The Union Bears big-play offense produced enough Saturday to win the Region 2D football championship and stay unbeaten.In the end,...
    Boys, girls high school jamboree give preseason hoops a start
    November 21, 2025
    High School basketball fans can get a preseason taste of the upcoming next week with two jamborees on back-to-back days at UVA Wise’s Pryor Convocation Center. On Tuesday,...
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    Santa is coming to select Food City locations
    December 3, 2025
    The holiday season has officially kicked off at Food City, all thanks to a little help from a very big friend. This year, the spirit of Christmas is rolling in, compliments...
    Hundreds of area families attend the CSX Santa Train in Fremont, Va. CSX Santa Train Delivers Toys and Holiday Joy to Thousands of...
    November 25, 2025
    KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The CSX Santa Train completed its 83rd annual run on Saturday, Nov. 22, once again delivering gifts and festive cheer to...
    With help, container plants can over-winter outdoors
    November 25, 2025
    Earlier this fall I bought several potted mums which the nursery classified as “perennial.” Some mums in past years were marked “hardy” but I may...
    Obituaries
    FRAN E. TURNER
    November 24, 2025
    Fran E. Turner, 86, of Big Stone Gap, Va went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 22,2025. Fran was born in Clinchco, Va on November 8,1939....
    NORMA PERSON
    November 24, 2025
    Norma Jean Person, age 84, of Roda, Virginia passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Big Stone Gap on December 29, 1940 to...
    THOMAS "TODD" JOHNSTON
    November 20, 2025
    Though our hearts are heavy, our gratitude is endless as we share that Thomas “Todd” Johnston went home to find his place in Heaven on November 4,...
    Printed Paper Online
    December 2, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT located in Wise
    November 20, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Washer and dryer included. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. ...
    TO GIVE AWAY - GREEN PANEL GARAGE STORGE UNIT.
    November 20, 2025
    TO GIVE AWAY - GREEN PANEL GARAGE STORGE UNIT. Take down and remove from property in Big Stone Gap. Call 704-692-8045. 11-21-2t s11-25
    FOR RENT - SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE.
    November 10, 2025
    FOR RENT - SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE. Stove, refrigerator, dish washer. W&D hookup. No pets. Deposit and lease required. $675/ month (214)732-4127.  11-11-25-tfn t&f
    Legals
    TOWN OF COEBURN - Accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on...
    December 1, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF COEBURNThe Town is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applicants must be Coeburn residents. Submit letters to...
    Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority 5-year and Annual Agency Plan
    November 24, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    The Norton Redevelopment & Housing Authority announces that on November 25, 2025, it will make available for public review a draft copy of components...
    APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PERMIT RIGHTS - CUMBERLAND COAL...
    November 20, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR TRANSFER, OF PERMIT RIGHTSUNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER:10JRJ25APPLICATION NUMBER1011780    (CUMBERLAND...
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