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    The Looney Ridge mine sits at the base of Black Mountain near Appalachia. When the environmental groups announced they would sue in May 2022, they said there had been no mining there since spring 2013.  FILE PHOTO

    Coal firm settles suit with reclamation pledge

    A&G Coal Corp. has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to the terms for reclaiming three Wise County st...

    Coal firm settles suit with reclamation pledge
    A&G Coal Corp. has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to the terms for reclaiming three Wise County st...
    Recent snow gave way to frosty beauty in Big Stone Gap, as captured by town tourism and economic development director Ked Meade.  KED MEADE PHOTO

    Frosty

    Frosty
    Gracy McKinney nails the game winner as the Lady Bears took down Central Tuesday night. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT

    Grace under pressure: McKinney’s late layup tak...

    NORTON — Abby Slagle found Gracy McKinney wide open under the basket with 1.5 seconds remaining a...

    Grace under pressure: McKinney’s late layup tak...
    NORTON — Abby Slagle found Gracy McKinney wide open under the basket with 1.5 seconds remaining a...
    This distinctive yellow structure will have to be demolished.  JEFF LESTER PHOTO

    Fire ravages downtown buildings

    A visually distinctive set of buildings in downtown Appalachia was gutted by fire Jan. 18. The A...

    Fire ravages downtown buildings
    A visually distinctive set of buildings in downtown Appalachia was gutted by fire Jan. 18. The A...
    The only way to turn anything at the old Southern yard was on the wye, and F-unit No. 4217 has just been taken around that wye so it can lead a section of train 88 to Yuma, Virginia. The head brakeman is riding the step to the cab while the fireman is looking out. That 40-foot Southern box car is probably a partial load of LCL (less than carload) freight to be off-loaded at the combination yard office and freight station. Just ahead of the F-unit is a contraption that monitored for broken wheel flanges. It had small metal fingers that depressed as the flange passed. If there was a break in the progression, it set off an alarm inside the operator’s office.

    A Sunday in Appalachia: March 7, 1965

    I did my best to keep notes and records of my photography as a youngster, but sadly I wasn’t alwa...

    A Sunday in Appalachia: March 7, 1965
    I did my best to keep notes and records of my photography as a youngster, but sadly I wasn’t alwa...

    Appalachian Music Project offers free music les...

    Wise – The Appalachian Music Project (AMP) at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise resume...

    Appalachian Music Project offers free music les...
    Wise – The Appalachian Music Project (AMP) at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise resume...

    Gathering in the Gap music festival announces ...

    Big Stone Gap—The “Gathering in the Gap” Music Festival at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historic...

    Gathering in the Gap music festival announces ...
    Big Stone Gap—The “Gathering in the Gap” Music Festival at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historic...
    This recent image shot using a drone captured the first snowfall of 2023 in Big Stone Gap, highlighting the downtown area surrounding Wood Avenue. It was shared on the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center Facebook page.  DAVID MCARTIN PHOTO

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    Featured
    The Looney Ridge mine sits at the base of Black Mountain near Appalachia. When the environmental groups announced they would sue in May 2022, they said there had been no mining there since spring 2013.  FILE PHOTO Coal firm settles suit with reclamation pledge
    January 26, 2023
    A&G Coal Corp. has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to the terms for reclaiming three Wise County strip mines. The company, owned by West...
    Regional foster care system is under pressure
    January 26, 2023
    What happens when there are zero available spots in local foster homes? A foster child has to leave — not only their home, but often their hometown or county. The Wise...
    News
    Recent snow gave way to frosty beauty in Big Stone Gap, as captured by town tourism and economic development director Ked Meade.  KED MEADE PHOTO Frosty
    January 27, 2023
    This distinctive yellow structure will have to be demolished.  JEFF LESTER PHOTO Fire ravages downtown buildings
    January 26, 2023
    A visually distinctive set of buildings in downtown Appalachia was gutted by fire Jan. 18. The Appalachia and Big Stone Gap fire departments were...
    Court clerk candidate field grows
    January 26, 2023
    There are now four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for an office that will become open slightly less than one year from now. Robert England, Dezarah Hall,...
    Sports
    Gracy McKinney nails the game winner as the Lady Bears took down Central Tuesday night. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT Grace under pressure: McKinney’s late layup takes down Central
    January 26, 2023
    NORTON — Abby Slagle found Gracy McKinney wide open under the basket with 1.5 seconds remaining as the Lady Bears upset the Lady Warriors 36-35...
    Union’s Abby Slagle goes up for an open shot in the lane. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Wolfpack take two from Union
    January 19, 2023
    ROSE RIDGE — On the back of 23 team assists, the Lady Wolfpack dispensed of the Lady Bears 62-34 last Friday on The Ridge. “We talked about...
    Union’s Abby Slagle sinks one of many jump shots Tuesday against the Lady Falcons. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON Union splits with Abingdon in Tuesday night action
    January 12, 2023
    BIG STONE GAP — The young Bears team gave it everything they had in a chippy affair Tuesday night against a more experienced, much taller Abingdon...
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    On The Trail
    Bear Facts of the Month: January
    January 25, 2023
    • A bear’s claws can grow as long as a whiteboard eraser. • Bears can walk a short distance on their hind legs. Bears typically stand on their hind legs to get a better...
    The only way to turn anything at the old Southern yard was on the wye, and F-unit No. 4217 has just been taken around that wye so it can lead a section of train 88 to Yuma, Virginia. The head brakeman is riding the step to the cab while the fireman is looking out. That 40-foot Southern box car is probably a partial load of LCL (less than carload) freight to be off-loaded at the combination yard office and freight station. Just ahead of the F-unit is a contraption that monitored for broken wheel flanges. It had small metal fingers that depressed as the flange passed. If there was a break in the progression, it set off an alarm inside the operator’s office. A Sunday in Appalachia: March 7, 1965
    January 25, 2023
    I did my best to keep notes and records of my photography as a youngster, but sadly I wasn’t always consistent in my methods of data collection and...
    Dollar Tree/Family Dollar opening soon
    January 25, 2023
    ­Appalachia Lions Club Tonight, Thursday, January 26th the Appalachia Lions Club members will meet for their dinner at 6:00 p.m. which will consist of soup beans, corn...
    Obituaries
    RICHARD E. HONEYCUTT
    January 18, 2023
    Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Richard E. Honeycutt "Rick" age 65, passed away...
    KAYLA HONEYCUTT
    January 18, 2023
    Kayla Honeycutt age 32, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home in Appalachia. Kayla was born in Wise County Virginia, the daughter...
    WILLIAM ‘BILL’ J. HENDRICK
    January 18, 2023
    William (Bill) J. Hendrick, 94, loving husband, father and friend, passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2023. A gentle soul with a larger than life...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 26, 2023

    Classifieds
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    January 25, 2023
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences. Call...
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