Coalfield Progress Online

Dickenson County man charged with father's murder in Pressley...

February 11, 2026

The Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, Feb. 5 on Pressley Branch.At approximately 9:57 p.m., deputies...

Ohio Sexual Assault Suspect Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot After...

February 10, 2026

Wise County & City of Norton Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert from the Scioto County Sheriff's Office in Ohio concerning a...

Angry citizens confront Wise County Board over taxes; Pound...

February 17, 2026

An estimated crowd of several hundred citizens attended the regular Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting, held at the Central High School auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12....

Toddler killed, mother seriously injured in Lee County pedestrian...

February 17, 2026

LEE COUNTY, Va. — A 22-month-old boy was killed and his 22-year-old mother from Big Stone Gap was seriously injured in a pedestrian crash on Route 23 in Lee County on...

Major milestone achieved: CIS-AH celebrates serving over 100 schools

February 17, 2026

Communities In Schools of Appalachian Highlands (CIS-AH) is celebrating a major organizational milestone: partnering with over 100 schools to support students, families,...

Union defeats Abingdon, claims fifth district title and top...

February 17, 2026

ABINGDON – It may not have been pretty but, when the dust settled, Union left Abingdon with a 35-30 boys basketball victory and more importantly the fifth regular season...

UVA Wise men beat Coker, 86-69, behind Ramsey's double-double

February 17, 2026

WISE — UVA Wise did what it needed to Saturday. The Cavaliers established the game’s pace and a lead early in the game and held onto throughout the contest to take an 86-69...

UVA Wise falls to No. 14 Coker despite Mullins’ 29-point effort

February 17, 2026

WISE – UVA Wise kept pace with Coker for most of Saturday’s South Atlantic Conference game, but the Cavaliers never could find a way to get past the nation’s NCAA DII 14th...

Pepsi Cola Bottling

HDMA

Noche Flamenca to perform Searching for Goya

February 20, 2026

Pound, VA – Conceived and directed by Martín Santangelo and choreographed by Bessie Award-winning principal dancer Soledad Barrio and Martín...

Off to state competitions, Graybeal award, Suthers Lodge community...

February 20, 2026

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

New Orleans jazz band Tuba Skinny to play Big Stone Gap

February 20, 2026

Big Stone Gap, VA – Right off the streets of New Orleans, Tuba Skinny brings the best in traditional early jazz, blues and swing to audiences...

ANNA LOIS "BOOTSIE" AUSTIN

February 16, 2026

Appalachia, Virginia - Anna Lois “Bootsie” Austin, 95, of Appalachia, Virginia went home to be with the Lord at her home surrounded by her children...

JAMES "JIM" ERNEST CORNETT

February 12, 2026

Big Stone Gap, VA-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Ernest Cornett, age 83, of Big Stone Gap, VA, on Monday,...

ARNOLD THOMAS "TOM" SHRADER

February 12, 2026

Arnold Thomas “Tom” Shrader, 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, after a long illness, with his family by his side. He was born July 16, 1945.Tom is...

Printed Paper Online

February 20, 2026

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS - TOWN OF WISE - Human Resources...

February 19, 2026

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE The Town of Wise is accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Administrator. This is an exempt,...

JOB OPENING – Deputy II Treasury, the City of Norton

February 12, 2026

JOB OPENING – Deputy II Treasury. The City of Norton is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Deputy II Treasury. Duties include the collection of...

HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia

January 22, 2026

HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia. 3BR, 1BTH, single story. Call 276-701-6203. 2-6-4t s2-27

The Wise County Board of Supervisors - Amendment to Ordinance...

February 19, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board Education Center, 628 Lake Street,...

Invitation for Bid: John I. Burton Parking Lot & Track Paving

February 19, 2026

NORTON CITY SCHOOLSInvitation for Bid: John I. Burton Parking Lot & Track PavingDate: 2/9/2026Point of Contact:Gina Wohlford, Ph. D. Superintendent Norton City...

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT NO. 0082356, J.W....

February 19, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT NO. 0082356UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NO. 26JKC210 J.W. Construction Company,...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Morgan McClure 2

Dear Valued Readers,

January 27, 2026

Please be advised that the delivery of the Tuesday, Jan. 27th print edition of the Coalfield Progress will be delayed due to weather-related issues experienced by our...

Loading...