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Wise County Sheriff’s Office addresses proposed budget reductions...

Wise County, VA — The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to significant budget challenges being considered by the Wise County Board of Supervisors and...

Wanted individual arrested at Union Primary School

WISE COUNTY, VA – A wanted individual, Steven Douglass Quillen of Big Stone Gap, was arrested on the property of Union Primary School on March 24,...

Participants gather for the start of last year’s MEOC Walkathon. The event returns May 3 for its 50th year, raising funds for the Emergency Fuel Fund for the Elderly.

MEOC to mark 50th Walkathon on May 3 in Big Stone Gap

A free picnic for participants will follow, along with a live concert by If Birds Could Fly at approximately 3:30 p.m.BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Mountain...

Wise County elevates economic opportunity with launch of new website

WISE COUNTY, VA. — The Wise County Office of Economic & Industrial Development is proud to launch a new, best-in-class economic development website designed to serve as...

Appalachia Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire late Monday evening just off Dunbar Rd., near the Kent Junction Intersection.Upon arrival,...

BEARS SPORTS ROUNDUP

BASEBALL SATURDAYUnion 8, Asheville, N.C. 7Union finished big with three runs in the sixth inning and one more in the seventh to take a one-run road win over the Cougars of...

Rye Cove holds off Lady Bears for softball victory

CLINCHPORT – Rye Cove used timely hitting and strong pitching to hold off the Union Lady Bears and take a 5-3 nondistrict softball win Friday at Rye Cove’s Eagles...

Union's Kailee Rentfrow looks to move the ball up the floor in Friday's Class 2 state championship game at the VCU Siegel Center.

Lady Bears fall just short of state title, finish historic season...

RICHMOND — The Union Lady Bears came up just short in their quest for the program’s first state championship Friday afternoon, falling to Clarke...

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Local Easter event schedules: Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, and...

Town of Big Stone GapWillard Fleenor Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at Bullitt Park. Over 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes for kids 12 and...

Make time now for needed tree pruning

Trees are among the most permanent plants in a home landscape, and likely the most expensive, so tending them is important.Most tree species can...

Appalachia Easter Egg Hunt April 4

Birthday Party at HomeWhat a party for our son, Shawn, at home. As most of you know I spent 88 days in the hospital. Much to my surprise our son wanted a family party at...

Bill Locke, 90, of Bristol, VA passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at NHC in Bristol, VA. He was born on December 02, 1935 in Atoka, OK to the...

MARTHA DRESS BEAN

Martha Dress Bean, 74, Loving Wife, Mother, Grammy and ‘Gramcrackers’, passed away on February 22, 2026. Martha was born on August 18, 1951, in...

WILLIS "MOON" PRESTON MULLINS

February 24, 2026

Willis “Moon” Preston Mullins, 91, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 6th, 2025 in Newport Beach, California. Moon was born on...

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HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia

February 4, 2026

HOUSE FOR SALE - 207 Railroad Avenue, Appalachia. 3BR, 1BTH, single story. Call 276-701-6203. 2-5-4t s2-26

Eli Grey Stidham V. NONE - Change the child's name

February 11, 2026

ORDER OF PUBLICATIONWise County Circuit Court206 East Main Street, Wise, VA 24293Eli Grey StidhamV.NONEThe object of this suit is to: change the child's nameIt is ordered...

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