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Big wastewater projects are in line for funding

November 30, 2023

Several local wastewater improvement projects could get major funding, thanks to an infusion of federal dollars. Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Water limits remain in place

November 30, 2023

Water use restrictions remain in effect in Appalachia. Last week, town officials announced restrictions would take effect because of the recent lack of rainfall. In a...

Crisis center event set for Dec. 13

December 5, 2023

Family Crisis Support Services will celebrate the opening of its new facilities during a Dec. 13 event. The new Family Crisis Resource Center, located at 5668 Freedom...

Blood drives planned next week

December 4, 2023

Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in coming days: • Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Union High School. • Thursday,...

PROVIDED BY KAREN EARLEY

December 3, 2023

It’s time to show some appreciation to the Union High School marching band, says Karen O’Neill Earley. The band performs at half time of each home...

Paul Huff pulls down a third-down catch for the Bears, much to the dismay of G-Men head coach Tony Palmer. PHOTO BY STEPHEN KING

Bears drop heartbreaker in Region D championship

December 1, 2023

BIG STONE GAP — The Graham G-men ventured into Bullitt Park on Saturday to take on the Union Bears in the Region 2D Championship. It was a rematch...

Union’s Kam Bostic hauls down an amazing grab in the midst of double coverage. PHOTO BY DONALD RATLIFF

Bears take care of business, send Bearcats packing

November 17, 2023

Union was once again successful in the first round of the Region 2D playoffs with a 34-6 trouncing of Virginia High. The Bear defense was once...

Kam Bostic hauls in a pass for the Bears and turns it upfield for extra yardage. PHOTO BY JOHN SCHOOLCRAFT

Union sends Trojans packing to finish up regular season

November 9, 2023

The Bears posted 362 total offensive yards last Friday in their 40-14 slaughter of John Battle. Keith Chandler got his first score of the night on...

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Birding in the Gap December 9

November 30, 2023

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly Birding in the Gap series on the second Saturday of each month. The next series will be on...

‘When God Crashes the Party’ sermon available to view online

November 30, 2023

Happy Birthday Jeanette Maddox 12/2, Elizabeth Mullins 12/5, Valerie Mullins 12/6; Mark Swindall 12/7 and Bill Powers 12/7 Prayer List: Judy Knight, Larry Midkiff, Nate...

Reserve a spot for Tea with Mrs. Claus

November 30, 2023

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to present the annual “Tea with Mrs. Claus” program on Sunday, December 10 from 2...

DANIEL JACK SCOTT, JR.

November 15, 2023

Daniel Jack Scott, Jr. (Danny), 67, of Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away at home on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1956 to June...

WILLIAM ‘PAT’ OSBORNE

November 8, 2023

William “Pat” Osborne, age 90, a former longtime resident of Pennville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland. Pat was born on May 7,...

GLADYS MARIE SHELTON MAXWELL

November 8, 2023

Gladys Marie Shelton Maxwell, 97, of Appalachia went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Wise. She...

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November 30, 2023

Ad Network Ads for 11-30-23

November 29, 2023

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November 15, 2023

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DRPT FY25 PUBLIC NOTICE

November 21, 2023

DRPT FY25 PUBLIC NOTICE The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transpor-tation (DRPT) is accepting applications from qualified eligible applicants for transit, rail,...

ABC LICENSE - Family Dollar Store #33711, 27 Callahan Avenue,...

November 1, 2023

ABC LICENSE Family Dollar Stores of Virginia, LLC, trading as Family Dollar Store #33711, 27 Callahan Avenue, Appalachia, VA 24216, Wise County is applying to the VIRGINIA...

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