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The Peake building, constructed around 1925, was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. JEFF LESTER PHOTO

Real estate auction includes downtown buildings

September 21, 2023

A big transition in the town of Appalachia’s history is set to take place Oct. 14. More than 30 real estate properties from the estate of Sue...

Broadband growth to get federal funding

September 21, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced his administration’s plan for bringing high-speed broadband internet to an estimated 160,000 unserved homes, businesses and community...

County taxes due soon

September 24, 2023

Notices have been mailed for the second half of Wise County 2023 real estate taxes and personal property taxes. If you own real estate or personal property and have not...

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Bridge to honor fallen officer

September 23, 2023

A bridge in Big Stone Gap may soon honor the memory of fallen police officer and firefighter Michael D. Chandler. Wise County supervisors agreed...

Runners stepped off Saturday for the annual Leigh Ann Bolinskey 5K, which benefits cancer support and research. KED MEADE PHOTO

Events in the Gap

September 21, 2023

Brayden Mosier charges into the backfield to take down the G-Men ballcarrier. PHOTO BY DONNIE RATLIFF

Union unseats state champion Graham on their home turf

September 21, 2023

The last time Graham lost to a Region 2D opponent was when Union pulled off a walk-off victory in the 2D championship at Mitchell Stadium. It would...

Camden Wharton kicks off as the Bears battled the Hilltoppers. PHOTO BY STEPHEN KING

Bears drop a tough battle to Hilltoppers

September 15, 2023

BIG STONE GAP — The 6A Science Hill Hilltoppers made the two hour trek into the Bear Den Friday night, only to be met by a stout 2A Union team. The...

Paul Huff takes to the air to bring down the reception Friday against Richlands. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT

Bears blast the Blues as defense retains clean slate

September 7, 2023

BIG STONE GAP — A matchup that used to be one of the most heralded of the year has fallen to more of a warm-up game in recent years. Friday night,...

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Wise County Food Banks

September 20, 2023

The Food Bank of Wise County, Inc. has been in operation since 1985 and continues to work on behalf of the residents of Wise County and the City of Norton. We are an...

Lyrical Collisions at the Lyric Theater

September 20, 2023

St. Paul, VA – Alaska’s Fiddling Poet Ken Waldman plays old-time Appalachian-style fiddle, writes smart poems, and tells Alaska-set stories. He’ll perform with “The Wild...

Appalachian Quilter’s Guild meeting

September 20, 2023

Happy Birthday wishes to Judy Hall 9/21, Daniel Maddox 9/22, Amanda Hill 9/22, Brooklyn Clarkston 9/22 Happy Anniversary to Michael and Michelle Ireson 9/25. Praise God!...

ALDAS MARIE VINCENT

September 13, 2023

Aldas Marie Vincent, 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She...

DIANA DIETS WILDER

August 30, 2023

Diana Diets Wilder, 61, of Big Stone Gap, VA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an...

BARBARA RUTH HARKLEROAD

August 30, 2023

Barbara Ruth Harkleroad, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home in Duffield, VA. She was born...

Printed Paper Online

September 21, 2023

Ad Network Ads for 9-21-23

September 20, 2023

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

ABC LICENSE Black Bear BBQ, LLC,

August 30, 2023

ABC LICENSE Black Bear BBQ, LLC, trading as Black Bear BBQ, 516 W. Main Street, Appalachia, VA 24216, Wise County is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ...

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