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    A Message From the Big Stone Gap Post Team

    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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    The 2020-21 Union Lady Bears. PHOTO BY LACIE HOLMES

    Union boys and girls take two from Battle Saturday

    The Union boys overcame a slow start Saturday night to trounce John Battle, 71-32. Two minutes h...

    Union boys and girls take two from Battle Saturday
    The Union boys overcame a slow start Saturday night to trounce John Battle, 71-32. Two minutes h...
    From the Jessie Reasor Zander Collection.

    Vote: Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts: Z...

    Big Stone Gap, VA — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to announce th...

    Vote: Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts: Z...
    Big Stone Gap, VA — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to announce th...
    In January, G.W. Clisso relocated his growing salad dressing business from Pound to Appalachia’s former Save-A-Lot building.

    Looking back at a most eventful year

    Most of us are delighted to say goodbye to 2020. The bad news wasn’t all centered on the COVID-1...

    Looking back at a most eventful year
    Most of us are delighted to say goodbye to 2020. The bad news wasn’t all centered on the COVID-1...

    Construction students improve storefront

    Mountain Empire Community College has partnered with the town of Appalachia and a small business ...

    Construction students improve storefront
    Mountain Empire Community College has partnered with the town of Appalachia and a small business ...
    Kelly with Mandy Pennington at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap.

    Union teacher, club helps nursing home resident...

    KELLEY PEARSON STAFF WRITER BIG STONE GAP — Each year, Union Middle and High School chorus te...

    Union teacher, club helps nursing home resident...
    KELLEY PEARSON STAFF WRITER BIG STONE GAP — Each year, Union Middle and High School chorus te...

    Dental assisting graduates

    The second cohort of Mountain Empire Community College’s Dental Assisting students graduated on T...

    Dental assisting graduates
    The second cohort of Mountain Empire Community College’s Dental Assisting students graduated on T...
    Though unable to serve in area schools due to COVID-19 restrictions, Wise County and City of Norton volunteers with MEOC’s AmeriCorps Seniors have found ways to continue helping the community outside the classroom.

    AmeriCorps Seniors find ways to help communitie...

    Unable to serve in area classrooms during the pandemic, MEOC AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have f...

    AmeriCorps Seniors find ways to help communitie...
    Unable to serve in area classrooms during the pandemic, MEOC AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers have f...
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    Carols coming Dec. 19

    The local musicians known as Random Acts of Caroling provided a pop-up Christmas performance in d...

    Carols coming Dec. 19
    The local musicians known as Random Acts of Caroling provided a pop-up Christmas performance in d...
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    Featured
    Six more deaths, 220 new cases
    January 14, 2021
    The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wise County increased by 220 between Jan. 6 and Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Health reported Wednesday morning that the...
    Appy pharmacy offers vaccine for age 75-plus
    January 14, 2021
    Cornerstone Pharmacy in Appalachia has doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available for people age 75 and older. During a phone interview, pharmacist Dwight Jessee...
    News
    Town workers get vaccine
    January 18, 2021
    BIG STONE GAP — Town Manager Steve Lawson informed Town Council last Tuesday that about half of the town’s employees who were eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have...
    Utility customers to get relief
    January 15, 2021
    BIG STONE GAP — Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution that will cover late payments and interest for utility customers. The town received nearly...
    Senate special election called for late March
    January 14, 2021
    Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered a special election to fill Virginia’s Senate District 38 seat. But unless the legislative schedule changes, the election will not take place...
    Sports
    The 2020-21 Union Lady Bears. PHOTO BY LACIE HOLMES Union boys and girls take two from Battle Saturday
    January 14, 2021
    The Union boys overcame a slow start Saturday night to trounce John Battle, 71-32. Two minutes had elapsed and several turnovers had occurred on...
    VHSL sports return as basketball season gets underway
    December 23, 2020
    High school basketball begins this week with all 10 local girls and boys teams taking to the court. With the VHSL’s new rules, most schools are not selling tickets, but...
    VHSL will not require masks to be worn in games and practices
    December 14, 2020
    CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – On December 10, the VHSL announced that it “is requiring each school to follow the recommendations of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the...
    Family Drug
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    On The Trail
    From the Jessie Reasor Zander Collection. Vote: Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts: Zander collection...
    January 13, 2021
    Big Stone Gap, VA — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to announce that the Jessie Reasor Zander Collection, circa 20th...
    Appalachia Mercantile to feature local artisans
    January 13, 2021
    BY MARY LOU BUSH APPALACHIA NEWS • 565-1386 gabgrandadva@yahoo.com renovation Construction Workers are working long hours still to renovate the former Senior...
    Thoughts on energizing our brains
    January 13, 2021
    By Howard E. Cummins Columnist As a senior citizen I have long been drawn to the concept of keeping my brain active and energized. My personal strategy is to actively...
    Obituaries
    DOUGLAS WAYNE BEAVERS
    January 17, 2021
    Isaiah 40:31. But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be...
    OCTAVIA DINSMORE
    January 17, 2021
    John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have...
    MARY CATHERINE STONE TATE
    January 10, 2021
    Mary Catherine Stone Tate, 64, of Herndon VA.,/ Big Stone Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at Dulles Health and Rehab. John 3:16 For God so...
    Printed Paper Online
    January 14, 2021

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    January 7, 2021

    December 31, 2020

    Classifieds
    Ad Network Ads for 1-14-21
    January 13, 2021
    AUCTIONS ATTN. AUCTIONEERS: Advertise your upcoming auctions statewide and in other states. Affordable Print and Digital Solutions reaching your target audiences....
    Legals
    ABC LICENSE The Big Stone Gap General Store & Cafe
    December 23, 2020
    ABC LICENSE The Big Stone Gap General Store & Cafe, LLC, trading as The Big Stone Gap General Store & Cafe, 215 Wood Ave E., Big Stone Gap, VA, 24219-2823, Wise...
    Family Drug
    Mountain Empire Hearing & Balance
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