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    Joe Rasnick receiving flag with Jack Johnston, Clyde Phipps and June Jones.

    Rasnick honored by community and friends

    Long time resident of Southwest Virginia, Major Joe D. Rasnick and his daughter, Suzanne of East...

    Rasnick honored by community and friends
    Long time resident of Southwest Virginia, Major Joe D. Rasnick and his daughter, Suzanne of East...

    Mission of Mercy Project – 26th annual event wa...

    The Virginia Dental Association Foundation's 26th annual dental care event in Southwest Virginia...

    Mission of Mercy Project – 26th annual event wa...
    The Virginia Dental Association Foundation's 26th annual dental care event in Southwest Virginia...

    Reflect : This sign, y'all ...

    This sign, y’all . . . When Savannah Foster Johnson was in her sign making days, I ordered a sign...

    Reflect : This sign, y'all ...
    This sign, y’all . . . When Savannah Foster Johnson was in her sign making days, I ordered a sign...
    Saturday, July 26
Richard Phillips and Friends

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, July 25The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud of their...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, July 25The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud of their...
    Saturday, July 19
Momma Molasses

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, July 18The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre show for July 18, 2025, will be...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, July 18The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre show for July 18, 2025, will be...

    A big THANK YOU from the Gap Partnership!

    We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Pancake Breakfast and Freedom 5K such a...

    A big THANK YOU from the Gap Partnership!
    We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Pancake Breakfast and Freedom 5K such a...
    Saturday, July 12, 2025 
The Roan Street Ramblers

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    Friday, July 11, 2025The pre show for the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    Friday, July 11, 2025The pre show for the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...

    The pre show for July 5, 2025 for the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Katie and The Holler...

    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama P...
    The pre show for July 5, 2025 for the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Katie and The Holler...
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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
    June 19, 2025
    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
    June 13, 2025
    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...
    News
    Woman fatally struck by train
    July 24, 2025
    On Friday, a woman was fatally struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Big Stone Gap, according to the Virginia State Police. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. on the...
    A fundraiser for JAMS
    July 24, 2025
    Join us for an evening of music, mayhem and mountain culture as legendary local Bill Smith is losing the beard and the hair — and doing it all for a good cause!...
    Mission of Mercy Project – 26th annual event was a great success
    July 24, 2025
    The Virginia Dental Association Foundation's 26th annual dental care event in Southwest Virginia was a great success! The event, which has been...
    Sports
    Senior Betsy Prewitt gave Powell Valley some points at the state track meet with a fifth-place finish in the triple jump. Sports history
    June 25, 2025
    Union's Aliyah Davidson is an All-Region 2D pitcher.  All-Region, All-District
    June 25, 2025
     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...
    June 19, 2025
    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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    On The Trail
    Joe Rasnick receiving flag with Jack Johnston, Clyde Phipps and June Jones. Rasnick honored by community and friends
    July 24, 2025
    Long time resident of Southwest Virginia, Major Joe D. Rasnick and his daughter, Suzanne of East Stone Gap made a return visit to Norton on...
    Home Boy Home Girl Reunion August 2
    July 24, 2025
    Visit With GrandsonCharlotte Green enjoyed a week with her grandson Michael and his wife and children last week. “Wow”, Charlotte loves her family and this was a...
    Saturday, July 26
Richard Phillips and Friends The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre-shows: July 25 &...
    July 24, 2025
    Friday, July 25The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud of their Appalachian roots and enjoys performing a wide...
    Obituaries
    IRENE WELLS
    June 18, 2025
    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...
    BETTY BUTLER
    June 18, 2025
    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...
    NELDA DENNISON
    June 11, 2025
    Norton, Virginia (Formerly of Stonega)Nelda Maurine “Moe” Davis Dennison took her last breath, but gained her healed body and her heavenly home on...
    Printed Paper Online
    July 24, 2025

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