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    Celebrating 20 Years of Music: Winds of the Mo...

    For two decades, the Winds of the Mountain Empire has been a vital part of our regional arts...

    Celebrating 20 Years of Music: Winds of the Mo...
    For two decades, the Winds of the Mountain Empire has been a vital part of our regional arts...
    Members of the FCA 17-under Red vs. White game pose for a photo after Monday's game at Mack Shupe Field in Wise. 

    FCA Trevor Easterling Baseball Day celebrates l...

    Baseball was the focus at Shupe Field on Monday, but the true purpose of the day extended far...

    FCA Trevor Easterling Baseball Day celebrates l...
    Baseball was the focus at Shupe Field on Monday, but the true purpose of the day extended far...
    Members of the West vs. East FCA All-Stars pose for a photo after doubleheader action at Central on Tuesday. 

    FCA Senior All-Stars enjoy final games in high ...

    NORTON — Eastside’s Emma Sartin enjoyed getting another chance to wear number 22 on her uniform,...

    FCA Senior All-Stars enjoy final games in high ...
    NORTON — Eastside’s Emma Sartin enjoyed getting another chance to wear number 22 on her uniform,...
    Camden Wharton, Union soccer

    Overall Sports Leaders announced for the Spring...

    Sports leadership award recipients are chosen each week during the regular season. Throughout the...

    Overall Sports Leaders announced for the Spring...
    Sports leadership award recipients are chosen each week during the regular season. Throughout the...
    Laura Mullins, Wise Town Manager, Teresa Adkins, Town Council Member and Garden Club President, and Mayor Caynor Smith.

    National Garden Week 2026

    Town and Country Garden Club of Wise observed National Garden Week June 7-13. A proclamation...

    National Garden Week 2026
    Town and Country Garden Club of Wise observed National Garden Week June 7-13. A proclamation...
    THE TRAIL OF THE
 LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA 

The Barbara Polly Theater,
 Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open at 7:00 pm
Pre show entertainment 
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly at 8:00 pm 

June 20, 2026
Pre Show will be 
the White Brothers

    June 20 Outdoor Drama pre-show features the Whi...

    The White Brothers, Trevor and Cody, hail from the Possum Creek community of beautiful Scott...

    June 20 Outdoor Drama pre-show features the Whi...
    The White Brothers, Trevor and Cody, hail from the Possum Creek community of beautiful Scott...

    Wolford places second in Bland Music Scholarsh...

    The Pound Lions Club is proud to announce that Aria Taylor Wolford won second place in the Bland...

    Wolford places second in Bland Music Scholarsh...
    The Pound Lions Club is proud to announce that Aria Taylor Wolford won second place in the Bland...
    Seated are Jen and Luke Shortt. Standing from left to right: Lions, Charlene Shortt, Liz Niemeyer, Janice Bolling, Felicia Powers, Johnny Tompkins, and Lavonne Baker.

    Delights by the Pound receives bench from Pound...

    Delights by the Pound was the recipient of bench #11 from the Pound Lions Club. The benches are...

    Delights by the Pound receives bench from Pound...
    Delights by the Pound was the recipient of bench #11 from the Pound Lions Club. The benches are...
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    Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open
    June 20, 2026
    In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...
    Big Stone Gap Council holds public hearing on former Walmart...
    June 14, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – A proposal to transform part of the former Walmart property into new housing sparked discussion during Tuesday night's Big Stone Gap Town Council meeting as...
    News
    Celebrating 20 Years of Music: Winds of the Mountain Empire...
    June 20, 2026
    For two decades, the Winds of the Mountain Empire has been a vital part of our regional arts landscape, bringing together musicians through a...
    UVA Wise announces Dana G. Kilgore endowed professorship in accounting
    June 20, 2026
    Today, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced a new professorship to support service to students. Funded by Richard B. Gilliam Sr. and the...
    Early voting for Aug. 4 primary election now open
    June 20, 2026
    In-person, early voting for the City of Norton primary election is now available at the Norton Community Center, located at 201 Park Ave. NE, Norton. Voting runs from June...
    Sports
    Spartans get an early taste of football in 7-on-7 tourney
    June 20, 2026
    It’s still a couple of months until the high school football season kicks off. But the preseason is in full swing. With teams working out and running preseason drills...
    Sartin heads the list of postseason honors for area
    June 20, 2026
    Eastside pitcher Emma Sartin did not keep track of her stats during her high school playing days. Her humility also doesn’t allow her to make it a habit to keep track of...
    Members of the FCA 17-under Red vs. White game pose for a photo after Monday's game at Mack Shupe Field in Wise.  FCA Trevor Easterling Baseball Day celebrates legacy, fellowship...
    June 20, 2026
    Baseball was the focus at Shupe Field on Monday, but the true purpose of the day extended far beyond the field.Players, coaches, families, and fans...
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    Homespun
    Laura Mullins, Wise Town Manager, Teresa Adkins, Town Council Member and Garden Club President, and Mayor Caynor Smith. National Garden Week 2026
    June 19, 2026
    Town and Country Garden Club of Wise observed National Garden Week June 7-13. A proclamation recognizing the week was signed by the mayor and was...
    What’s going on? Mountain Misfits open auditions, High Knob Music...
    June 19, 2026
    Do you have community news or an event you would like to appear in this column? Please contact Myra at mmyra9639@gmail.comDR. P.D. MILLERThe John...
    8th Annual Golf Tournament
    June 19, 2026
    The 8th annual golf tournament benefiting Paws of SWVA will be on Friday, July 31 at the Lonesome Pine Country Club in Big Stone Gap, VA. Lots of great prizes. Breakfast...
    Obituaries
    SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING COOPER
    June 11, 2026
    September 2, 1937–May 30, 2026Shirley Ann Fleming Cooper, 88, passed away peacefully on 30 May, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with...
    JACKIE ADAMS MEMORIAL SERVICE
    June 11, 2026
    A memorial service for JACKIE ADAMS, who passed away on 3/3/26,will be held this Saturday, 6/13/26 at 12 p.m. at the Wise Fire Hall.
    WADE "JUNE" WORLEY MILLER, JR
    June 8, 2026
    Wade “June” Worley Miller, Jr. 94 of Big Stone Gap, VA passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, at Lee Health and Rehabilitation Center in...
    Printed Paper Online
    June 19, 2026

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - NORTON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS now taking applications for...
    June 18, 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 - NEED HELP IN MY HOME.
    June 15, 2026
    HELP WANTED - NEED HELP IN MY HOME. Prefer to go through PPL Program or Companion Service Program through Social services. Also some private pay work. 276-267-0561.  6-16-1t
    Hubbard Chapel Church Yard Sale June 6, 8 - 2
    June 3, 2026
    Hubbard Chapel Church Yard Sale June 6, 8 - 2. Rain or shine. Wise Fire Hall, 307 Norton Road, Wise. All proceeds go to the Youth League Program. 6-5-1t
    Legals
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE - Nally &...
    June 18, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE OF SURFACE MINING BLASTING SCHEDULE     In compliance with Section 4 VAC 25-130-816.64 in Chapter 19 of the Virginia Coal Surface Mining Reclamation...
    ABC LICENSE - Exxon Appalachia
    June 15, 2026
    ABC LICENSE    Orin Mercury, Inc, trading as Exxon Appalachia, 636 West Main Street, Appalachia, VA 24216, Wise County, is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE...
    Notice of Application for Formation of Bank Holding Company and...
    June 15, 2026
    Notice of Application for Formation of Bank Holding Company and Bank Merger    Client First Holdings, LLC, Coeburn, Virginia, intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board...
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