There is no way to tell the story of James A. Bland High School without first acknowledging why it existed. Virginia's system of segregated...

The Wise County Board of Supervisors faced a slight delay in beginning their regular meeting on August 6 while awaiting the arrival of Robert Adkins to establish a quorum....

About the Let Freedom Ring: America 250 CelebrationThe Let Freedom Ring: America 250 Celebration is a free regional community event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the...

BIG STONE GAP – The fall sports season is underway and many local teams competed in their second golf tournament of the season Friday at the third annual Powell Valley...

BIG STONE GAP – Union claimed last season’s Region 2D Football crown and if the program is to reach similar heights this fall, the Bears’ offensive...

NORTON – The longest running sports talk show based in far Southwest Virginia is back for another season on WAXM FM 93.5 radio this fall. This year...

• The Melungeon Heritage Bus Tour: Saturday, August 15The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to present the Melungeon Bus...

Our Ramp Men were at it again. This was in Appalachia and the ramp was placed for an elderly man who formerly had to be carried down his steps...

WHAT A BLESSING! Our youth praise band, The Way, had the incredible opportunity to minister at Sulphur Springs Methodist Camp Meeting! We are so...

Anne Ruth Nickels went home to the Lord on Wednesday July 15. Waiting to greet her were her parents, Launa Marrs Nickels and Walter Washington...

     Robert (Bob) Ray Moore, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026,  following a lengthy illness.     Bob was born on...

Madeline Cornett slipped her earthly bonds on October 23, 2025 and joined her beloved husband, Billy Jack Cornett, who preceded her in death. She...