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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

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

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...

Woman fatally struck by train

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

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

The Virginia Dental Association Foundation's 26th annual dental care event in Southwest Virginia was a great success! The event, which has been...

Senior Betsy Prewitt gave Powell Valley some points at the state track meet with a fifth-place finish in the triple jump.

Union's Aliyah Davidson is an All-Region 2D pitcher.

All-Region, All-District

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...

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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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 Stone Gap made a return visit to Norton on...

Home Boy Home Girl Reunion August 2

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 &...

Friday, July 25The Hillbilly Hippies are a mountain music string band that is very proud of their Appalachian roots and enjoys performing a wide...

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...

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...

Norton, Virginia (Formerly of Stonega)Nelda Maurine “Moe” Davis Dennison took her last breath, but gained her healed body and her heavenly home on...

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