An estimated crowd of several hundred citizens attended the regular Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting, held at the Central High School auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12....

LEE COUNTY, Va. — A 22-month-old boy was killed and his 22-year-old mother from Big Stone Gap was seriously injured in a pedestrian crash on Route 23 in Lee County on...

Communities In Schools of Appalachian Highlands (CIS-AH) is celebrating a major organizational milestone: partnering with over 100 schools to support students, families,...

ABINGDON – It may not have been pretty but, when the dust settled, Union left Abingdon with a 35-30 boys basketball victory and more importantly the fifth regular season...

WISE — UVA Wise did what it needed to Saturday. The Cavaliers established the game’s pace and a lead early in the game and held onto throughout the contest to take an 86-69...

WISE – UVA Wise kept pace with Coker for most of Saturday’s South Atlantic Conference game, but the Cavaliers never could find a way to get past the nation’s NCAA DII 14th...

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Even After this by Deborah ClackFour years after a devastating loss, Meredith Harper leaves Texas for Colorado Springs, hoping a fresh start—and a...

The Virginia Lions Club sponsors a Bland Music Scholarship competition each spring that includes vocal and instrumental categories There is a local, a regional, and a final...

Appalachia, Virginia - Anna Lois “Bootsie” Austin, 95, of Appalachia, Virginia went home to be with the Lord at her home surrounded by her children...

Big Stone Gap, VA-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Ernest Cornett, age 83, of Big Stone Gap, VA, on Monday,...

Arnold Thomas “Tom” Shrader, 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, after a long illness, with his family by his side. He was born July 16, 1945.Tom is...

FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITSTOWN OF WISE    The Town of Wise is accepting applications for the position of  Human Resources Administrator.  This is an exempt,...

JOB OPENING – Deputy II Treasury. The City of Norton is currently accepting applications/resumes for the position of Deputy II Treasury.  Duties include the collection of...

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PUBLIC  NOTICE     The Wise County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board Education Center, 628 Lake Street,...

NORTON CITY SCHOOLSInvitation for Bid: John I. Burton Parking Lot & Track PavingDate: 2/9/2026Point of Contact:Gina Wohlford, Ph. D. Superintendent Norton City...

PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NPDES PERMIT NO. 0082356UNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NO. 26JKC210    J.W. Construction Company,...

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...