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...

As the nation pauses this Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, to honor those who gave their lives for freedom, a musician named Cody Mabe offers a...

School is out, summer meals are in! Norton City Schools and Wise County Public Schools are participating in the Summer Food Service   Program. Meals will be provided to all...

A large number of people have been indicted on charges ranging from assault of correctional officer, murder and concealment of a dead body.Those indicted May 21 by a Wise...

Easton Richardson landed the biggest fish weighing in at 5 lbs. 4 oz . during Kids Fishing Day held May 24 at Big Cherry Lake. Congratulations!

The songwriting competition is a fan favorite at the Gathering in the Gap Music Festival. We see a ton of gifted musicians come to the competition...

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Mountain Empire Community College proudly celebrated the graduation of its 23rd Power Lineman Training cohort. The event...

Thanks to the more than 300 supporters who laced up their shoes and opened their hearts on Sunday, May 4 to raise $109,432 at the 49th Annual MEOC...

ABINGDON, Va. — A major supplier of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Southwest Virginia—and a pair of related dealers—were sentenced this week to...

Richmond – Mr. J.C. “Clay” Stiles, III, of Bumpass, Virginia, has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He...

HISTORY OF EAST STONE GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL(1882-1975)This is one of the oldest schools in Wise County. The first school was taught in 1882 in the...

NORTON, VA - The High Knob Music Festival, a beloved summer tradition in Norton, is set to return on June 14, 2025, at the High Knob Recreation...

Get ready for a night of pure country grit and Appalachian soul as Cody Mabe & Rt. 23 take the stage at The Lyric Theater in St. Paul! Friday,...