Fallen Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler and two other local law enforcement heroes were honored for valor Sept. 13 during a ceremony...

Some Big Stone Gap residents are being asked to take part in a survey on flood risks, hazards and policies. A study is underway on flooding challenges and to identify what...

WISE — The county School Board approved several personnel actions Tuesday. Of local interest are these: RESIGNATIONS • Lisa Fields, Career-Technical Center teacher of...

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wise County increased by 75 between Sept. 7 and Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Health reported Wednesday morning that the...

BIG STONE GAP — Taking a stroll on the greenbelt may lead you to find hidden surprises among the trees. John Cubine, who passed away last...

The Mountain Tradition Woodcarvers will hold their 11th annual Woodcarving Carv-In and Show Sept. 16-18 at Carnes Gym. The show will include juvenile, novice, intermediate...

Paymerang, a B2B payment and invoice automation company based in central Virginia, will expand into Wise County, the InvestSWVA initiative...

Wise County schools and Norton schools have ranked among the top performing divisions in Virginia for Standards of Learning test performance in the 2021-22 school...

The Wise County grand jury has indicted four people on local charges involving alleged theft and drug possession. Indicted Aug. 17 were: • Cassie Joy Clerkler, 41, 101 W....

An advisory to avoid certain recreational activities on the Powell River remains in effect following last week’s release of sewage into the body of water. The state health...

Josh Azbill lost his life in a house fire Sunday, but his memory will soon be immortalized. Azbill, an eighth grader at Union Middle School,...

WISE — Fire and emergency services are a necessity, not a burden. That was the declaration from fire and emergency service leaders at an Aug. 9 meeting with the county...

Appalachia was jam-packed last weekend with events during this year’s Coal/Railroad Days celebration.

No-cost dental, vision and medical care will be offered Aug. 15-24 during the Health Wagon’s Move Mountains Medical Mission. The event will take place at the Wise County...

BIG STONE GAP — The Big Cherry Brewery will be opening in September and may play a key role in the Blue Highway Fest. Prior to its public launch, an invite-only soft...