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    Brooklyn and Charlie Wampler.

    House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickens...

    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating...

    House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickens...
    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating...
    Heartwarming meeting: Ernest T. Bass and Eleanor Thrower at Rural King

Recently, while dressed as Ernest T. Bass for a video, I went to Rural King for dog food. As I got out of my truck, a lovely elderly lady named Eleanor Thrower, who was in a parked SUV with her daughter Katherine, immediately recognized me. I went to her window, and she greeted me with a big smile and said, “Ernest T, how are you?” I replied that I was fine and complemented her. I gave her a photo card, and we briefly chatted about some rocks she had painted. I was so happy to share that moment with Eleanor and her daughter. Always remember to appreciate and spend time with our elders. God Bless.

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    Napoleon Hill Foundation Sponsors Innovative Ne...

    Pound — The Napoleon Hill Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of a newly commissioned...

    Napoleon Hill Foundation Sponsors Innovative Ne...
    Pound — The Napoleon Hill Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of a newly commissioned...

    From students to producers: WCCTC program buil...

    The Building Trades & Carpentry program at the Wise County Career and Technical Center...

    From students to producers: WCCTC program buil...
    The Building Trades & Carpentry program at the Wise County Career and Technical Center...

    Eagle Scout Aidan Greear beautifies Wise with f...

    The Town of Wise is grateful to Aidan Greear of Boy Scout Troop 630 in Wise for selecting the...

    Eagle Scout Aidan Greear beautifies Wise with f...
    The Town of Wise is grateful to Aidan Greear of Boy Scout Troop 630 in Wise for selecting the...
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Eastside's Chase Williams (4) finished Friday's game with Thomas Walker with 20 points, six assists and four steals. 

    Eastside dominates Thomas Walker, boys stay ato...

    COEBURN – Thursday was a night of domination for the Eastside Spartans boys and girls basketball...

    Eastside dominates Thomas Walker, boys stay ato...
    COEBURN – Thursday was a night of domination for the Eastside Spartans boys and girls basketball...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTOS

Union's Katelynn Witt had another 40-point night Friday. This time in a Lady Bears win against Ridgeview. 

    Union girls stage 15-point comeback in OT for d...

    ROSE RIDGE – Union left Ridgeview High School with a boys and girls basketball doubleheader sweep...

    Union girls stage 15-point comeback in OT for d...
    ROSE RIDGE – Union left Ridgeview High School with a boys and girls basketball doubleheader sweep...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS

J.I. Burton's Cash Mullins goes to the basket in Thursday's Cumberland game with Castlewood. 

    Cash Mullins' 30-point explosion leads Burton b...

    It was a win for the Castlewood Blue Devil girls and a loss for the Blue Devil boys as they...

    Cash Mullins' 30-point explosion leads Burton b...
    It was a win for the Castlewood Blue Devil girls and a loss for the Blue Devil boys as they...
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    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...
    Brooklyn and Charlie Wampler. House fire claims lives of two teens in Dickenson County
    January 27, 2026
    A community and the Haysi Fire Department are mourning a tragic loss following a devastating house fire that occurred on Friday.At approximately 7...
    News
    From students to producers: WCCTC program builds student skills...
    January 27, 2026
    The Building Trades & Carpentry program at the Wise County Career and Technical Center (WCCTC) led by veteran instructor Hassel Phillips is...
    Grow Wise: Your start to a successful garden
    January 27, 2026
    Are you a new gardener in Wise County? Grow Wise is a program designed just for you, funded by Grow Appalachia.To get started, please join our Sign-up and Garden Planning...
    Celebrate 50 years of literature: The John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival
    January 27, 2026
    Big Stone Gap, VA — The MECC Foundation is proud to announce the 50th Anniversary John Fox, Jr. Literary Festival, featuring acclaimed New York Times best-selling authors...
    Sports
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTO


Eastside's Chase Williams (4) finished Friday's game with Thomas Walker with 20 points, six assists and four steals.  Eastside dominates Thomas Walker, boys stay atop Cumberland standings
    January 27, 2026
    COEBURN – Thursday was a night of domination for the Eastside Spartans boys and girls basketball teams. Eastside’s boys used a 14-0 scoring run in...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTOS

Union's Katelynn Witt had another 40-point night Friday. This time in a Lady Bears win against Ridgeview.  Union girls stage 15-point comeback in OT for doubleheader sweep at...
    January 27, 2026
    ROSE RIDGE – Union left Ridgeview High School with a boys and girls basketball doubleheader sweep Friday. The girls team overcame a 15-point fourth...
    SAMMY BELCHER PHOTOS

J.I. Burton's Cash Mullins goes to the basket in Thursday's Cumberland game with Castlewood.  Cash Mullins' 30-point explosion leads Burton boys to win; Lady...
    January 27, 2026
    It was a win for the Castlewood Blue Devil girls and a loss for the Blue Devil boys as they visited Stan Wilson gymnasium in Norton on Thursday...
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    Eagle Scout Aidan Greear beautifies Wise with flag pole installation
    January 27, 2026
    The Town of Wise is grateful to Aidan Greear of Boy Scout Troop 630 in Wise for selecting the installation of a flag pole at Bear Creek Reservoir...
    Extend the Warmth: Donate a jacket, get a free meal
    January 22, 2026
    The Cluck Truck crew is excited to announce the launch of our 3rd Annual Jacket Drive!Due to a slight logistical delay, we've extended the drive, and you can now...
    Focus on Iris for springtime blooms
    January 22, 2026
    As you make a springtime “to do” list — maybe on cold or snowy January days — your list could include one which is on mine: renovating beds of Iris...
    Obituaries
    DARRELL EDWARD JACKSON
    January 22, 2026
    Darrel Edward Jackson, affectionately known as “Big Cookie”, passed away in Nashville, TN on January 22, 2026, after a short illness.  He was...
    TERESA MITCHELL
    January 22, 2026
    Teresa Mitchell, a devoted sister, cherished aunt, and a cornerstone of the Mitchell family, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Corbin Baptist Hospital at the age of...
    THREVA BOGGS
    January 12, 2026
    Threva Lorena (Osborne) Boggs, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 9, 2026. Threva was of the Pentecostal faith and spent her last good...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 28, 2026

    Classifieds
    E FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia
    January 22, 2026
    HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia. 3BR, 1BTH, single story. Call 276-701-6203. 1-23-2t s1-30
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...
    January 19, 2026
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for waiting list for 1BR and 2BR apartment units. Call (276)679-5280 or come by the office at 520 Alexandria...
    HELP WANTED - COUNTY OF LEE, VIRGINIA - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
    January 12, 2026
    HELP WANTED - COUNTY OF LEE, VIRGINIA - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR    The Lee County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. ...
    Legals
    IN RE: Estate of Jennie Ellen Hill Estate File No: 202401873
    January 26, 2026
    VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WISE COUNTY & CITY OF NORTON OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTSIN RE: Estate of Jennie Ellen Hill Estate File No: 202401873 NOTICE...
    REQUEST FOR BIDS - Asphalt, patch and preparation work
    January 26, 2026
    REQUEST FOR BIDS    The Town of Wise, Virginia is accepting sealed bids for the installation of approximately 3618 tons of SM-12.5 Non-Polishing Asphalt in place, 868 tons...
    NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Property located at: 11042...
    January 26, 2026
    NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALEProperty located at:11042 Highland DrivePound, Virginia 24279Parcel ID Number: 039379 & 003625     In execution of that certain Deed...
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    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...
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