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    Saturday, July 19
Momma Molasses

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, July 18The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre show for July 18, 2025, will be...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, July 18The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre show for July 18, 2025, will be...

    Summer Fun at the Library

    The Wise County Public Library Summer Reading Program had a great time at Rockin’ & Reading...

    Summer Fun at the Library
    The Wise County Public Library Summer Reading Program had a great time at Rockin’ & Reading...

    Nature’s masterpiece

    Deer have long been a symbol of grace, beauty, and serenity. Their gentle nature and elegant...

    Nature’s masterpiece
    Deer have long been a symbol of grace, beauty, and serenity. Their gentle nature and elegant...

    Dani Kerr concert Friday

    America's Got Talent contestant Dani Kerr will be performing on Friday from 4:00-4:30 PM on the...

    Dani Kerr concert Friday
    America's Got Talent contestant Dani Kerr will be performing on Friday from 4:00-4:30 PM on the...

    Shortt brings home national award

    SkillsUSA Virginia State Barbering winner Mika Shortt, a Wise County Career Technical Center...

    Shortt brings home national award
    SkillsUSA Virginia State Barbering winner Mika Shortt, a Wise County Career Technical Center...
    The Eastside Spartan offense lines up for the next play in Thursday's 7-on-7 football tournament at UVA Wise.  

    Football teams prepare for upcoming season with...

    WISE –  Teams from three different states battled rain showers and each other Thursday in a...

    Football teams prepare for upcoming season with...
    WISE –  Teams from three different states battled rain showers and each other Thursday in a...
    Central's Ethan Foster and Union's Liam Skeen earned the Silver medal as part of the West team in last weekend's Commonwealth Baseball All-Star tournament in Lynchburg. 

    Foster and Skeen compete at Commonwealth Games

    LYNCHBURG – Two Wise County stu- dent-athletes put their skills to the test against the top...

    Foster and Skeen compete at Commonwealth Games
    LYNCHBURG – Two Wise County stu- dent-athletes put their skills to the test against the top...
    Most recently, Hall was part of the opening team for Epic Universe, Universal’s third park. The groundbreaking project includes immersive lands themed after Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, Universal Monsters and Super Nintendo. 

    UVA Wise alum Alex Hall brings magic to life at...

    While most of us spend our summer vacations strolling through theme parks, Alex Hall is behind...

    UVA Wise alum Alex Hall brings magic to life at...
    While most of us spend our summer vacations strolling through theme parks, Alex Hall is behind...
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    J.I. Burton High School

In early 1952, students of Norton High and Norton Elementary walked two blocks from their schools on Virginia Avenue, led by the band and cheerleaders, to form the shape of a new high school on 11th Street, to be named for its principal, Prof. John I. Burton, who broke ground with several youngsters. The school opened in 1953 and the first class graduated in 1954. What’s going on? Welcome home J.I. Burton Alumni 1955-1974! Best...
    June 19, 2025
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comBREAKFAST Suthers Lodges...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 13, 2025
    SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...
    News
    Nature’s masterpiece
    July 15, 2025
    Deer have long been a symbol of grace, beauty, and serenity. Their gentle nature and elegant presence inspire awe and admiration. The elegance of a...
    Dani Kerr concert Friday
    July 15, 2025
    America's Got Talent contestant Dani Kerr will be performing on Friday from 4:00-4:30 PM on the Big Glades stage, kicking off the Chillin’ and...
    Shortt brings home national award
    July 15, 2025
    SkillsUSA Virginia State Barbering winner Mika Shortt, a Wise County Career Technical Center student and rising Central High School senior,...
    Sports
    The Eastside Spartan offense lines up for the next play in Thursday's 7-on-7 football tournament at UVA Wise.   Football teams prepare for upcoming season with 7-on-7 tournament
    July 15, 2025
    WISE –  Teams from three different states battled rain showers and each other Thursday in a 7-on-7 football exhibition at UVA Wise. Heavy rain...
    Central's Ethan Foster and Union's Liam Skeen earned the Silver medal as part of the West team in last weekend's Commonwealth Baseball All-Star tournament in Lynchburg.  Foster and Skeen compete at Commonwealth Games
    July 15, 2025
    LYNCHBURG – Two Wise County stu- dent-athletes put their skills to the test against the top amateur baseball players in the Commonwealth of...
    Union Softball Little League McClean beats Warriors 9-11 softball team in state semifinals 
    July 11, 2025
    The Warriors 9-11 softball team’s run in the state tournament ended Tuesday after the team rallied from a tourney-opening loss to advance to the...
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    Homespun
    Saturday, July 19
Momma Molasses The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre-shows: July 18 &...
    July 18, 2025
    Friday, July 18The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre show for July 18, 2025, will be Tommy Bright, III. The gates will open at 6:30 pm,...
    ‘Pass-along’ plants reflect generosity of gardener friends
    July 18, 2025
    Many plants in my gardens not only enhance the landscape, they are treasures to me because they were gifts from others. They can be called...
    Trevor’s Team Heart Screening July 18 & 19
    July 18, 2025
    July 18 and 19 at the Wise Smiddy Clinic.As part of our Move Mountains Medical Mission, we are providing FREE cardiac screenings to help detect early signs of heart disease...
    Obituaries
    SAVANNAH JOHNSON
    July 17, 2025
    POUND, VA - Savannah Brooke Johnson, 28, received her heavenly healing surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 after a...
    STELLER COFFEY
    July 17, 2025
    WISE, VA - Steller D. Beatley Coffey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of...
    KENNETH MARSHALL
    June 30, 2025
    NORTON, VA - Kenneth Marshall, 90, of Norton, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Ramsey.Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife...
    Printed Paper Online
    July 18, 2025

    Classifieds
    WILL CUT GRASS
    July 17, 2025
    WILL CUT GRASS. Need money for medical expenses from transplant. Call Luke, Wise, 276-639-1976. 7-18-2t s7-22
    FOR SALE - 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens
    June 26, 2025
    FOR SALE - 2 CEMETERY PLOTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Veterans section. 865-585-7396. 6-27-8t s7-27
    FOR LEASE - 1,000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE located on Main Street in Wise.
    June 16, 2025
    FOR LEASE - 1,000 SQ FT RETAIL SPACE located on Main Street in Wise. Central air and heating. Electric, water, garbage and sewer included. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905....
    Legals
    NOTICE - A Special Called meeting of the Wise County Board of...
    July 17, 2025
    NOTICE     A Special Called meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors has been requested by two Board members for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the...
    Request for Proposals - Repairs to the Exterior of the Ralph...
    July 17, 2025
    TOWN OF CLINTWOOD, VARequest for ProposalsRepairs to the Exterior of the Ralph Stanley Museum    The Town of Clintwood is seeking licensed general contractors to perform...
    Application for Bond Reduction - PUBLICATION NUMBER: 25SRW505 -...
    July 17, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICEApplication for Bond ReductionUnder Chapter 19 Title 45.1Code of VirginiaPUBLICATION NUMBER: 25SRW505 APPLICATION NUMBER: 1011670     Red River Coal Company,...
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