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Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open

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...

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...

Wise Council approves major downtown projects and event funding

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...

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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 members along with family members held a dedication...

Wise County grand jury indictments issued

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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comFLAG DEDICATIONIn...

MADELINE CORNETT

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

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

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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PART-TIME JOB OPENING - Upper Tennessee River Roundtable seeks...

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...

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

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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP - PROCTOR STREET...

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

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,...

UNITED STATES OF AMERICAFEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSIONBluff Spur Pumped Storage, LLCProject No. 15425-000NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR...

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