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Sorah’s impact extends to the community. He founded and conducts Winds of the Mountain Empire, a volunteer wind ensemble now in its 19th year. With 60–70 musicians, many with ties to Southwest Virginia, the group performs professional-level concerts, including world premieres of works by regional composers.

UVA Wise’s Sorah celebrates Grammy Music Educator Award nomination

Donald W. Sorah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, has been named a quarter finalist for the...

Braeyln Hall's perfect game sends Spartans to championship

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...

Sorah’s impact extends to the community. He founded and conducts Winds of the Mountain Empire, a volunteer wind ensemble now in its 19th year. With 60–70 musicians, many with ties to Southwest Virginia, the group performs professional-level concerts, including world premieres of works by regional composers.

UVA Wise’s Sorah celebrates Grammy Music Educator Award nomination

Donald W. Sorah, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Music at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, has been named a quarter finalist for the...

Lester golf tourney raises over $7,000

Thank you to everyone who made the 14th Annual Harold Lester Memorial Golf Tournament a success!Held Friday, June 13, at Lonesome Pine Country Club, the tournament raised...

Everything from hotdog eating contest to a luau you can find it at...

Join us for a week-long celebration from June 27th to July 4th as Big Stone Gap decks out in red, white, and blue to honor our nation's independence! Enjoy live music,...

Senior Betsy Prewitt gave Powell Valley some points at the state track meet with a fifth-place finish in the triple jump.

Union's Aliyah Davidson is an All-Region 2D pitcher.

All-Region, All-District

BASEBALL ALL-REGION 2D 1st TeamPlayer of the Year - Porter Gobble, John BattleCoach of the Year - Jimmy Gobble, John BattlePitchers - Nathan...

Members of the West and East Fellowship of Christian Athletes all-star teams from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.

Players cherish the opportunity to compete in FCA All-Star Softball...

EMORY - The West won the first game 3-2 and the East won the second 5-4 in extra innings, Tuesday at Emory & Henry University.Even with the...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens

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The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre-shows: July 5

The pre show for July 5, 2025 for the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Katie and The Holler Dogs. Gates open at 6:30 p, with pre show from...

Blue Highway Fest Rising Stars Challenge

Blue Highway Fest is excited to announce a the return of the Rising Stars Challenge! Artists and bands of all genres are invited to be a part of Blue Highway Fest – Rising...

Upcoming Events - Southwest Virginia Museum: July 3

• Lunch on the Lawn - Friday, July 18On Friday, July 18, from 12 to 1 p.m., the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will present the...

Big Stone Gap, Va.- Irene Wells, 87, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap.She was born in West...

June 18, 1936 – June 8, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Estella Butler, who departed this life peacefully on June...

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE - Hearing on MEOC proposed 2024-2027 Area Plan for...

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,...

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