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    Norton Lions Club

    Norton celebrates Independence Day!

    Norton celebrates Independence Day!

    Cathy Rigg’s That Which Binds Us brings Civil W...

    Big Stone Gap’s literary scene is abuzz with anticipation for That Which Binds Us, the debut...

    Cathy Rigg’s That Which Binds Us brings Civil W...
    Big Stone Gap’s literary scene is abuzz with anticipation for That Which Binds Us, the debut...

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

    The pre show for July 5, 2025 for the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Katie and The Holler...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    The pre show for July 5, 2025 for the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Katie and The Holler...

    Pound Historical Society

    On June 21st the Historical Society of the Pound met, after a long interruption. This was a...

    Pound Historical Society
    On June 21st the Historical Society of the Pound met, after a long interruption. This was a...
    June Jones presents Libbey Fleming, Administative Office Manager of Norton DDS, with a foam basketball from the toy donation.

    Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist ...

    The Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church recently donated new books, coloring...

    Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist ...
    The Ladies Mission Action Circle of Norton Baptist Church recently donated new books, coloring...
    Saturday, June 28, 2025 
Steve and Tracey Edwards

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

    Friday, June 27, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, June 27, 2025 The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud...

    Happy 106th Birthday Teresa Lanz!

    Teresa Lanz, a one-time resident of Big Stone Gap, VA, celebrated her 106th birthday this June...

    Happy 106th Birthday Teresa Lanz!
    Teresa Lanz, a one-time resident of Big Stone Gap, VA, celebrated her 106th birthday this June...

    Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies brings summer mu...

    Pennington Gap – For the final performance of the 48th Pro-Art season, Symphony of the Mountains...

    Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies brings summer mu...
    Pennington Gap – For the final performance of the 48th Pro-Art season, Symphony of the Mountains...
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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
    Norton Lions Club Norton celebrates Independence Day!
    July 7, 2025
    Paralyzed Veterans of America kicks off annual donation drive with...
    July 7, 2025
    The campaign encourages Food City shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at check out from July 2-29, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 2, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America – the...
    Cathy Rigg’s That Which Binds Us brings Civil War-Era Appalachia to...
    July 7, 2025
    Big Stone Gap’s literary scene is abuzz with anticipation for That Which Binds Us, the debut novel by local author Cathy Rigg, released in June...
    Sports
    The Eastside Spartans pose for a team photo after winning the VHSL Class 1 softball state championship on Saturday.  Ice baths, yoga and state championship ring, Spartans take state title
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - Eastside’s Braelyn Hall was not as perfect on Saturday as she was on Friday. She was close enough. One day after throwing a perfect...
    Central's Kaelyn Dales (10) looks to put the ball in play for the Lady Warriors in Friday's VHSL Class 2 softball state semifinal against Woodstock Central at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.  Woodstock Central edges Lady Warriors in softball state semifinals
    June 17, 2025
    SALEM, Va. - It was a game that came down to one play here or one play there. In the end, it was Central-Woodstock that came away with a 4-3 win...
    Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship
    June 17, 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...
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    Homespun
    Local Events Coming Up
    July 8, 2025
    • Saturday, July 12, 6-8 PM Gather in the Round, 411 East Main in Wise for a laid-back songwriting showcase featuring: Jonathan Short, Ryan Clevenger, Cody Mabe and Julia...
    Freedom etched in memory 
    July 7, 2025
    Each year, as fireworks fill the sky and families gather under the summer sun, I’m reminded that July 4th is so much more than barbecues, sparklers, and patriotic...
    Made In SWVA: Summer Showcase
July 31- August 2
    July 7, 2025
    Southwest Virginia’s vibrant artisan community will take center stage this summer during the Made In SWVA: Summer Showcase, July 31- August 2 at the Southwest Virginia...
    Obituaries
    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...
    CAROL HOPKINS
    June 25, 2025
    NORTON, VA - Carol Mae Connor Hopkins, age 86, of Norton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A...
    MICHAEL SINECOFF SR
    June 23, 2025
    Michael (Mike) Dwayne Sinecoff Sr. unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2025, at age 55. Born on May 9, 1970, to parents Arkie Sinecoff and Thelma...
    Printed Paper Online
    July 8, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - 3BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME on private lot in Coeburn
    July 3, 2025
    FOR RENT - 3BR, 2BTH MOBILE HOME on private lot in Coeburn. ABSOLUTELY NO INDOOR PETS. $675. 276-393-1469. 7-4-2t s7-8
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT IN WISE WITH CENTRAL AIR AND HEATING.
    June 30, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR  APARTMENT IN WISE WITH CENTRAL AIR AND HEATING.  Ground floor with private entrance. Water, garbage and sewer included. Non smoking property. (276)337-1171...
    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
    Legals
    VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY MINED LAND REPURPOSING - Bold Camp...
    July 3, 2025
    COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIADEPARTMENT OF ENERGYMINED LAND REPURPOSING3405 MOUNTAIN EMPIRE RDBIG STONE GAP, VA 24219PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER TO CONDUCT RECLAMATION...
    HEARING - Amend the Norton City Schools and the City of Norton...
    July 3, 2025
    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING     The City Council of the City of Norton, Virginia will Hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Municipal Council...
    ASP is seeking funding assistance from the USDA Rural Development...
    June 19, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICE    Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a non-profit specializing in providing home repairs and replacement for income eligible households.   ASP is...
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