Gov. Glenn Youngkin remains determined to launch small modular nuclear reactor research in Southwest Virginia. Visiting Abingdon Thursday, the governor signed into law...

Danny Sturgill’s trial on a charge of second-degree murder was set to begin Wednesday. Now, the trial dates have been moved to July 11-13. Meanwhile, a motions hearing has...

NORTON — The city, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Opportunity SWVA and Do Good Brands are partnering to bring about CreatorCon, an...

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has reached another historic milestone — approval of its first graduate degree program. Tuesday, the...

The Wise County grand jury has handed down indictments against 18 people for alleged crimes including theft, drug offenses and more. Those indicted March 15...

Black lung benefits have not kept up with the cost of living or with inflation, a new report states. Last week, the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and Appalachian Voices...

Four people faces charges of violent crimes, according to indictments the Wise County grand jury handed down Wednesday. Also indicted was a man who allegedly made bomb...

WISE — The county School Board has not responded to the public comments from its meeting last month regarding an incident in which a photo of board member Rosalind McAmis...

WISE — County residents will receive a tax break on used vehicles this year. The county Board of Supervisors approved a change to the personal property tax valuation...

Norton City Council has agreed to move forward with buying an aerial fire truck for more than $2 million and to seek a federal Rural Development...

WISE — County officials face fiscal 2023-24 funding requests that exceed projected income by about $7.6 million. The Board of Supervisors held a budget planning meeting...

A Coeburn man has been arrested and found in possession of a machine gun, along with various drugs. Rodney Allen Pickett, 49, was taken into custody Tuesday following...

Many local folks who struggle financially are likely to face greater challenges in months to come. Several medical, food and financial assistance provisions and programs...

POUND — Local kids will have the opportunity to learn various life skills thanks to a new program sponsored by the Pound Police Department. The program is called FLIP,...

POUND — The town will be returning to talks of a boundary adjustment. The topic was addressed at council’s Feb. 21 meeting. Vice Mayor Leabern Kennedy said a boundary...