This year, director Brandon White, a former cast member stepping into the director’s chair for the first time, has introduced original scenes, new...

Known as one of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history, the explosions at the Scotia Mine rocked this region and resulted in numerous changes in health and safety...

In 1971, the Westmoreland Coal Company’s Virginia Division in Big Stone Gap established a mine rescue team.  Handing the responsibility over to...

SALEM - - Throwing a perfect game in any contest is pretty special, throwing a perfect game in a state semifinal game is straight out of a Hollywood film. Eastside senior...

The second week of the postseason is in full swing with Region 2D tournaments in baseball, softball, boys soccer and girls soccer scheduled to begin Thursday. Union teams...

The Union Bears boys track and field team placed in almost every event to earn a second-place finish in the Mountain 7 Track and Field Championships at Abingdon High School...

Your vegetable garden could let you carry on a long tradition, based on an ancient legend, and produce nutritious food for your family’s...

Happy Birthday to Dennis Sturgill 6/12, Barbara Thomas 6/12Praise God!  Mike Sanders is home from receiving healthcare and Carmen Gilley will be soon if not before this is...

• AHS Class of ‘75Calling all AHS 1975 classmates! 50 years have passed since we walked the halls of Appalachia High School as students. We are planning to have a Class...

Norton, Virginia (Formerly of Stonega)Nelda Maurine “Moe” Davis Dennison took her last breath, but gained her healed body and her heavenly home on...

Big Stone Gap, VA – Betty Jo Burdick, 87, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap. Born in the Bonny Blue...

FOR RENT:  Well maintained 2 Bedroom, 1 bath townhouse apt in Big Stone Gap.  W&D hook ups, central H&A.  $600 month rent and $600 Damage & Security dep., no...

FOR SALE - 15.5 ACRES OF LAND WITH TIMBER in Ben Hur. If interested call Emily, 270-866-2702. 5-15-4t s6-5

PUBLIC NOTICE     Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. (MEOC) will host a public hearing on its proposed 2024-2027 Area Plan for Aging Services on Thursday, July 17, 2025,...

ABC LICENSE    Big Stone Hospitality, LLC, trading as Quality Inn & Suites, 4609 Aerial Way, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-2997, Wise County, is applying to the VIRGINIA...

ADVERTISEMENT FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE    In execution of a certain deed of trust from Jackie Huneycutt, to Jaxon Wilkens, Trustee, dated October 8, 2019 and recorded October 16,...