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Mountain music or bluegrass? Come to Big Stone Gap and hear the...

October 8, 2026

Around these mountains, we've been making music a whole lot longer than we've been calling it bluegrass.Ask an old-timer what his grandparents played and he might just call...

Corn Shuckin' Time When a red ear of corn was worth a kiss

October 8, 2026

If you've ever watched The Trail of the Lonesome Pine outdoor drama in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, there's a scene during the Homecoming that can get a crowd grinning before...

Blue Highway Fest, Part One: How a coalfield town turned its...

October 14, 2026

BIG STONE GAP, VA. — Sold Out!Can there be two sweeter words to a little Appalachian town trying to move beyond an economy built on digging coal...

Supervisors hear positive financial report, citizen concerns on...

October 14, 2026

When the Wise County Board of Supervisors met in regular session October 10, the first business was presented by Treasurer Delores Smith, who had some good news to share....

Wise County early voting ends Oct. 31

October 14, 2026

In-person, early voting for Wise County voters will be available at the locations, dates, and hours listed below and ending Saturday, Oct. 31.General Registrar's Office,...

Camden Maddux finds some running room in Friday's M7 District game with Ridgeview.

Balance attack, strong defense leads Bears past Ridgeview

October 14, 2026

CLINTWOOD, Va. – Union senior Rayvon Jones had three catches with two going for touchdowns Friday in the Bears Mountain 7 District win over...

Abingdon at Central: Game of the week featuring a classic student...

October 14, 2026

Ridgeview’s Wolfpack still can’t tame the Union Bears and delivered me another setback. I’m convinced Ridgeview will beat Union, one day! I will tell y’all this, they won’t...

Union's Faith Riebe (11) sends the ball over the block attempt of Central's Alyssa Marshall in Thursday's Mountain 7 District match.

Bears stun Warriors in three-set sweep

October 14, 2026

BIG STONE GAP – Faith Riebe tallied 17 kills as Union rolled to a 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) Mountain 7 volleyball sweep of rival Central inside...

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Upcoming events at Southwest Virginia Museum : October 15

October 15, 2026

• Creepy Cryptids - Saturday, October 24Come uncover the stories behind the folklore as we explore southern Appalachia’s most captivating legends...

A huge thank you to all the local businesses at Blue Highway Fest

October 15, 2026

We’re so glad the Mountain Artisans of Big Stone Gap joined us once again to bring one of Blue Highway Fest’s most beloved traditions, Artisan...

Pumpkin Carving at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center

October 15, 2026

Oh my gourd, we’re decorating pumpkins! Join us at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center on Sunday, October 25, from 2–6 PM for a fun afternoon of pumpkin carving and...

WORLEY "H" CLARK, JR

October 14, 2026

Worley “H” Clark, Jr., age 94, of Hinsdale, Illinois, died peacefully at home on October 4, 2026. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 69...

DOROTHY ANN "DOTTY" ANDERSON ALLEN

October 14, 2026

Big Stone Gap, VA – Dorothy Ann “Dotty” Anderson Allen passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at her home with her family and friends by her...

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October 15, 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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