The U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday that it has temporarily closed all facilities in the Clinch Ranger District in response to Hurricane...

Wise County is urging residents to report storm-related property damage online to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.Doing so is essential “to enable state and...

WISE — County school officials are considering whether to install metal detectors across the district. However, the school system’s current security measures and input from...

Wise County and Norton continued cleanup efforts Monday after the remnant of Hurricane Helene roared through northeast Tennessee and Southwest...

NORTON — City schools Superintendent Gina Wohlford has received one of four national awards honoring excellent leadership.The National Association...

WISE — Town Council named Bob Adkins the Wise Centennial hometown hero at its Tuesday meeting.The council-approved resolution reads that “The town...

The former executive director of the Spearhead Trails outdoor recreation group has admitted that she embezzled more than $16,600 from the organization.Melissa Slemp Rose...

The Coalfield Progress does not publish information that could identify the victim of a sex crime.Two people have been indicted for alleged sex crimes while two others have...

POUND — Town government now has greater power to require land, business and home owners to clean up their properties.Town Council approved three ordinances at its Tuesday...

WISE — County schools will soon host an auction featuring kitchen equipment, school furniture, lawn equipment and various vehicles.Superintendent Mike Goforth announced the...

WISE — County and city of Norton Commonwealth Attorney Brett Hall needs more help.His is the largest prosecutor’s office west of Roanoke, and the workload is huge.Last...

WISE — County supervisors have approved a courthouse renovation and upgrade financing plan that their advisor says will reduce the actual dollars paid out.The plan depends...

WISE — County students averaged among the top in the state on the Standards of Learning tests last year.Superintendent Mike Goforth presented the scores at the School...

A Pound man faces prison time after pleading guilty to multiple crimes involving theft.Mickey Neal Hollyfield Jr., 39, pleaded guilty Monday in Wise County circuit court to...

The town of Wise centennial celebration will soon be in full swing.Festivities have already begun, as this past weekend, community members dressed...