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One deceased following shooting incident; suspect in custody

On July 4th, at approximately 06:40 AM, deputies responded to a report of a shooting on Coronet Road in Big Stone Gap, VA. Upon arrival, deputies located an individual who...

Supervisors pass budget despite concerns over school funding and...

The next meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:00 p.m. Only a handful of people attended the June 25th recessed meeting of the Wise County Board of Supervisors, as they...

Sunshine, games, and good times: A great day at the MEOC picnic!

What a fantastic turnout for our annual summer picnic! On July 8, we were thrilled to welcome over 100 guests from all seven of our Connections...

From Big Stone Gap to Hollywood: The Enduring Legacy of The Trail...

Who was the first American author to sell a million copies of a novel?If you stopped folks on the street in New York City and asked, you'd probably...

Holler to Horizon Back-to-School Bash is Aug. 3

Get ready for the Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. (MEOC) and the Healthy Families Southwest Virginia Holler to Horizon Back-to-School Bash! Join us at Cumberland Bowl...

Local stars to play in SWVA vs. NET all-star senior softball game

Central’s Sophie Fleming, Union’s Kaylee Rutherford and J.I. Burton’s Makayla McCurdy are on the Southwest Virginia roster for Tuesday’s all-star softball game, pitting...

Lonesome Pine Invitational begins Saturday

BIG STONE GAP – The longest running golf tournament in Southwest Virginia tees off Saturday at Lonesome Pine Country Club. The annual Lonesome Pine Invitational, which has...

Abe Hall prepared to take the reins at Union High School

BIG STONE GAP – Rising senior Abe Hall has already had an impressive high school career at Union High School. Hall earned honorable mention all-district last fall as a...

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Jason Mellon, Commander Dicky Wampler, and Sherry Wampler

Forget-Me-Not Drive Contributions Help Local Disabled Veterans

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 56 would like to thank our community for its support during our annual Forget-Me-Not Drive. Contributions...

THE TRAIL OF THE
LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA

The Barbara Polly Theater,
Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open at 7:00 pm
Pre show entertainment
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly at 8:00 pm

July 25, 2026
Pre Show will be
Brandon Maggard

July 25 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Brandon Maggard

In the hills of Southwest Virginia, the art of Appalachian Music has been passed from generation to generation each taking a new approach different...

Coal Camp Bus Tour

Discover the rich coal mining heritage of Southwest Virginia with the “Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour,” hosted by the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State...

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...

MADELINE CORNETT

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

ROBERT GREGORY SCALF

April 10, 1962 - June 3, 2026 Litchfield Beach, South Carolina It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert Gregory Scalf, 64, announces his...

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