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Dr. Je’Gail Judson of New Orleans, granddaughter of Cato and Mary Shorter served as the day's emcee.

More Than a Marker: Remembering James A. Bland High School

August 12, 2026

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...

County Administrator search ongoing; Supervisors approve sale of...

August 12, 2026

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....

Pictured left to right: Sarah Harris-Food City Human Relations Coordinator; Vicki Welch-Vice Principal and Paul Clendenon—Principal Union Middle School; Heather Sykes—Principal and Todd Bennett—Vice Principal Union Primary School; Tyler McFarland—Vice Principal and Jerred Chandler—Principal Union High School and Kathy Edwards—Food City Store Manager.

Food City continues tradition of supporting local education with...

September 2, 2026

Food City is once again supporting local education through its School Bucks program, awarding $800,000 to over 1,000 participating schools from the...

Join us for Substance Abuse Awareness Night!

September 2, 2026

We are excited to partner with the Power Team 2.0 for a high-energy evening of inspiration and education!Join Frontier Health and PDI on Saturday, September 26, at the Big...

Planning commission weighs community concerns over proposed...

September 2, 2026

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Most Big Stone Gap Planning Commission meetings don't draw much of a crowd. Tuesday night's special called meeting was different. The reason could be...

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Union quarterback Abe Hall had a big season-opening game for the Bears in Thursday's game with Lee High at Bullitt Park in Big Stone Gap.

Bears set tone early in win as Harless era begins

September 2, 2026

BIG STONE GAP — Union wasted no time Thursday in taking control of its season-opening football game. Mixing up a variety of looks, with a no-huddle...

Big upsets and showdowns: Picker looks at this week's matchups

September 2, 2026

The season started with one of the biggest upsets in recent history and I ain’t gonna lie, the Central Warriors shocked me too! That was my lone setback last week but I...

Raiders edge out Union in five-set volleyball thriller

September 2, 2026

NORTON – UVA Wise commit Pressley Hall recorded 22 kills, 15 digs, four blocks and a service ace to lead John I Burton to a 3-2 (20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-11, 17-15)...

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Upcoming events at Southwest Virginia Museum : September 3

September 2, 2026

• Annual Yard Sale : Saturday, September 5Our annual fall yard sale, presented by the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum, will return on...

New family friendly play coming to ACAC

September 2, 2026

Saddened by LossesWe were so saddened to get the news that Charles Hicks had passed away at his home on Friday night. Keep Brother Randal Hicks in your prayers. Holding...

Andover Community Church News

September 2, 2026

Just in time! The East Stone Gap homeowner has just finished rehab and is set to go home. Our Ramp Men had a little cooler day today for...

RUTH ANN NICKELS

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 (B0B) RAY MOORE

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...

Printed Paper Online

September 3, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS

August 18, 2026

FOR SALE - TWO CEMETERY PLOTS IN POWELL VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS. $1500 each. 423-416-1580. 8-20-1t

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