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As members of the Wise County area, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

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Local residents face grand jury indictments

October 22, 2020

Several local residents have been indicted on charges ranging from assault to larceny. A Wise County grand jury handed down indictments Monday. Among those charged...

Mutual Aid dinner planned

October 22, 2020

Lonesome Pine Mutual Aid, a new volunteer group, is hosting a community dinner Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the parking lot of the SAMS community center, located at 21 E. Fifth...

Income tax deadline coming soon

October 25, 2020

If you haven’t done so, you have until Nov. 1 to file your Virginia individual income taxes. However, because that day is a Sunday, you have until Monday, Nov. 2 to submit...

Health department: Region sees COVID-19 surge

October 24, 2020

COVID-19 cases “have been increasing steadily over the last four weeks” in Wise, Lee and Scott counties along with Norton, the Virginia Department of Health announced late...

County taxes are due by Nov. 2

October 23, 2020

The deadline to pay the second half of Wise County 2020 real estate and personal property taxes is Nov. 2. Normally the tax would have been due Oct. 31. However, this...

Big Stone Gap’s Connor Giza was the OIC for Saturday’s event.

UVA Wise Fighting Cavs run virtual Army Ten-Miler

October 21, 2020

BIG STONE GAP — Since 1985, the Army’s annual Ten-Mile Race has been conducted in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington...

James Mitchell has first 100-yard game

October 16, 2020

Virginia Tech’s James Mitchell had one of the best games of his college career in Saturday’s loss to No. 8 North Carolina. Mitchell got the Hokies...

Powell Valley’s Todd Zirkle outruns the Clintwood defense 25 years ago this week.

This week in sports history October 5-11

October 7, 2020

1995 High school football action saw J.I. Burton preserve a 15-8 victory with a late game drive stop against Coeburn, Powell Valley hammered...

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Mountain Empire Older Citizens

Irma Snodgrass (center) is the 2020 Mae French Outstanding Older Worker Award recipient. Mountain Empire Older Citizens presents the award annually. Snodgrass has worked for MEOC for 41 years. With her are MEOC Executive Director Michael Wampler and Older Worker Program Director Carrie Stallard.

Snodgrass receives older worker award

October 21, 2020

For more than four decades, Irma Snodgrass has been the face of Mountain Empire Older Citizens in Scott County. As an MEOC employee since 1979,...

Toys for Tots program preparations are underway

October 21, 2020

It is time once again to begin preparing for the Toys for Tots program. Due to the unprecedented year we are having, there will be some changes/differences from...

‘Amazing Grace’ recital with pianist Bomin Park

October 21, 2020

Wise, VA — After a stunning performance last fall, pianist Bomin Park returns with a recital entitled “Amazing Grace” on Friday, October 30 at 7:30...

October 21, 2020

MARY RUTH WARD Mary Ruth Ward, 84, of Big Stone Gap, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at her home. She was born and raised in Patrick...

Billie L. Cress

October 14, 2020

Billie L. Cress, of Dryden, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Kirk)...

GEORGE GLENN BOLLING

October 7, 2020

George Glenn Bolling, 95, passed peacefully at his home in Dandridge, TN on October 4, 2020. Born in Norton, he was predeceased by his parents...

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October 21, 2020

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FOR SALE: In Powell Valley Memorial Gardens

October 21, 2020

FOR SALE: In Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, 2 lots in Gethsemane Block 16 flat, great location, one vault, one opening and closing, one Vet-3V1 Companion Granite with base...

SERVICES- CERTIFIED CARE GIVER

October 14, 2020

SERVICES- CERTIFIED CARE GIVER– 5 years experience w/references. (276)807-7493 or (276)210-2197. 10-15-2T S10-22

October 14, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Big Stone Gap is requesting a permit from Virginia Marine Resources Commission to construct an approximately 170 foot...

INVITATION FOR BIDS Water Infrastructure

September 23, 2020

INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia requests sealed bids to provide and install the following scope of automation work for water infrastructure: •...

INVITATION FOR BIDS Sewer infrastructure

September 23, 2020

INVITATION FOR BIDS The Town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia requests sealed bids to provide and install the following scope of automation work for sewer infrastructure: •...

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