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Union schools rank well in state measurements

November 14, 2024

Virginia recently released a new framework gauging K-12 school performance.According to its metrics, the Union schools and other Wise County schools are in good shape.On...

Town eyes holiday events

November 14, 2024

BIG STONE GAP — The town has planned its holiday events, from the Christmas tree lighting to the Greenbelt in Lights.Town Council reviewed the dates at its Tuesday...

Solar energy information event scheduled

November 20, 2024

Interested in learning about solar energy?The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Energy Right will host a solar open house Dec. 3 for local residents.It will take...

Safety, training funds awarded

November 19, 2024

Virginia’s mining regulatory agency is getting more than $246,800 in federal mine safety and health training grant funds.The U.S. labor department announced Nov. 6 that...

Schools pursue literacy improvements

November 18, 2024

Staying compliant with state legislation, county schools are pumping more time into reading instruction and have enrolled instructors in a reading specialist masters...

Two huge games on the docket as The Picker delivers the picks

October 10, 2024

I’m Back In The Saddle Again! That’s right friends, last week I did not miss a single contest and while the leaves may be changing, my picks are as ripe as they as come! We...

Braxton Bunch (7) launches Superman-style to take the Graham ballcarrier’s legs right out from under him. PHOTO BY KELLEY PEARSON

Late score by G-Men edges Bears in regional football action

September 26, 2024

BIG STONE GAP — The Bears looked to have things well in hand into fourth quarter Friday night against the G-Men. But an early missed extra point...

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Upcoming Events - Southwest Virginia Museum: November 14

November 14, 2024

• Festival of Trees - Sunday, November 10 - Tuesday, December 31Starting Sunday, November 10, our annual Festival of trees will begin! Come by the...

‘As Good As It Gets’ sermon available to view online

November 14, 2024

Happy Birthday to Phoebe Kennedy 11/16, Teresa Morgan 11/17, Sandy Midkiff 11/17, Holly Maddox 11/21, Charlotte Fleenor 11/21Happy Anniversary to Jack and Mychelle Lawson...

Plant new spring-blooming bulbs, save old tender bulbs

November 14, 2024

Before soil gets harder to dig, get spring-blooming bulbs in the ground right away to ensure the next show of colorful tulips, bright daffodils,...

JOYCE SARGENT VAUGHT

November 13, 2024

Big Stone Gap, Va.-Joyce Sargent Vaught, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap, Va.Joyce was a...

GLENA SUE CORNETT SLEMP

October 30, 2024

Glena Sue Cornett Slemp of Big Stone Gap, Va. entered into His glory on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born in Cornettsville, Kentucky, January...

LOUISE ROBINETTE

October 30, 2024

BIG STONE GAP, VA – Louise Robinette, 95, died Friday, October 25, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Norton. She enjoyed crocheting afghan...

Printed Paper Online

November 21, 2024

FOR SALE - TWO CRYPTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens

October 23, 2024

FOR SALE - TWO CRYPTS in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. For more details call 276-523-3352. If no answer leave name and phone number and I will return the call. 10-24-4t...

DRPT FY26 PUBLIC NOTICE

October 23, 2024

DRPT FY26 PUBLIC NOTICEThe Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is accepting applications from qualified eligible applicants for transit, rail, and...

Leonarda Simas v. Dosha Clasby, Walter Clasby, Unknown Heirs of...

October 16, 2024

ORDER OF PUBLICATIONWise County Circuit Court 206 East Main StreetWise, VA 24293Case No. CL24-1182Leonarda Simas v.Dosha Clasby, Walter Clasby, Unknown Heirs of Dosha and...

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