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    The expansion is funded through the support and partnership of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA). VOAA Chair Virginia State Sen. Todd Pillion of Virginia’s Sixth District presented a check for nearly $1 million to fund the program expansion.

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    NORTON, Va. – Ballad Health leaders announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction...

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Brylee Mosier fires up a shot for Central against Abingdon at Robin Dotson Gymnasium on Friday. 

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    NORTON — The Central Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Abingdon Friday to take 73–69 win...

    Moore’s 30 leads Central girls past Abingdon; b...
    NORTON — The Central Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Abingdon Friday to take 73–69 win...
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Central's Isaiah Tompkins scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds against Graham on Saturday. 

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    Supervisors meeting: Citizens blast budget and property tax hikes
    January 13, 2026
    There was a crowd of about 50 citizens attending the Wise County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, many of whom had a lot to say. The two items of...
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    January 13, 2026
    Shannon Steffey, Director of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library, gave an informative and inspiring presentation at the Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday,...
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    Supervisors meeting: Citizens blast budget and property tax hikes
    January 13, 2026
    There was a crowd of about 50 citizens attending the Wise County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, many of whom had a lot to say. The two items of...
    Beyond Books: Library director showcases extensive programs to...
    January 13, 2026
    Shannon Steffey, Director of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library, gave an informative and inspiring presentation at the Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday,...
    The expansion is funded through the support and partnership of the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (VOAA). VOAA Chair Virginia State Sen. Todd Pillion of Virginia’s Sixth District presented a check for nearly $1 million to fund the program expansion. Ballad Health expands addiction services program for women in...
    January 13, 2026
    NORTON, Va. – Ballad Health leaders announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction services center, including a residential treatment...
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    NICK MARSHALL PHOTOS

Brylee Mosier fires up a shot for Central against Abingdon at Robin Dotson Gymnasium on Friday.  Moore’s 30 leads Central girls past Abingdon; boys fall to Falcons
    January 13, 2026
    NORTON — The Central Lady Warriors held off a late surge from Abingdon Friday to take 73–69 win in a Mountain 7 District girls basketball clash at...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTOS 

 
Central's Isaiah Tompkins scored 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds against Graham on Saturday.  Central coach finds positives in loss, focused on hard play
    January 13, 2026
    With his team on a three-game losing skid, Central coach Patrick Damron could be worried about what the future holds for his team. Instead, the...
    Eastside boys surge in third quarter, claim sole possession of...
    January 13, 2026
    NICKELSVILLE - Eastside continued its pattern of coming out of the locker room strong Friday with a strong third-quarter performance. The Spartans (7-3, 2-0) claimed sole...
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    The Viper by Brad Meltzer​Andrew Fechmeier, a master of concealment, hides a priceless secret in his burial suit. After being diagnosed with a...
    30th Anniversary Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr
    January 9, 2026
    Please join the UVA Wise Black History Month Committee and the Town of Wise for the 30th Anniversary Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.  Dinner, March and Remembrance Program...
    Theatre Bristol Holds January Auditions for ‘Charlotte’s Web’
    January 9, 2026
    Bristol  – Play a role at Theatre Bristol! Auditions for “Charlotte’s Web” are January 17 and 18 at Theatre Bristol, 512 State Street, Bristol, TN. Roles available for...
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    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...
    LARRY KENNETH REEVES
    January 8, 2026
         Wise, VA - Larry Kenneth Reeves, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, VA.  Larry lived most of...
    MARY PLASTER
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    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. ...
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    November 20, 2025
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    January 12, 2026
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    January 5, 2026
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