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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...

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 success! From our amazing business partners,...

Ballad Health notifies public of data breach at third-party vendor...

JOHNSON CITY, TN – July 7, 2025 – Ballad Health announced that Renkim, a third-party vendor it uses for mail processing, experienced a data security breach in March 2025....

Mountain Empire Community College awarded $358,413 TRIO grant

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Mountain Empire Community College in Wise County, Virginia, has been awarded a $358,413...

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...

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Blue Highway Fest tickets available now

Ticket price alert! Blue Highway Fest fans, now is the time to lock in your tickets! Prices fo up after August 1st so don’t wait to grab your pass to five unforgettable...

New deadline for Appalachia News

Our Loss is Heaven’s GainWe are very sad for the loss of a dear friend Sue Kilbourne. We know she is with our Savior, Jesus. Sue and Bud Kilbourne were together all the...

Bullitt Park stadium lighting upgrade

Over the next few weeks, starting Monday, July 14th, Bullitt Park will be undergoing a stadium lighting upgrade. This requires large-scale equipment and extremely heavy...

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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