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    Members of the class of 1966 Powell Valley High School are: front row, bottom to top: Judy Tate Riggs, Charlotte Lane Griffin, Janet Hall Wilson, Deborah McKenzie Evans, Becky Witt Williams, Julie Fuller Bolling, Benny Mason, Barbara Mumpower Heller, Louise Collins Sampson, Charlie Demoisey Cornett, Ralph Herron, Linda Salley Shuler, Nancy Darnell, and Gary Sexton. Back row, bottom to top: Jerry White, Donnie Herron, Montana Pitman Herron, Dennis Blanton, Eddie McCoo, Pat Franks, Johnny Black, and Larry White. Not pictured: Judy Jackson Gilliam and Johnny Weatherspoon.

    Powell Valley High School Class of 1966 celebra...

    The 1966 class of Powell Valley High School celebrated its 60th class reunion Saturday, July 25....

    Powell Valley High School Class of 1966 celebra...
    The 1966 class of Powell Valley High School celebrated its 60th class reunion Saturday, July 25....

    Rain or shine: Success at the 8th Annual Coal/R...

    The 8th annual Coal/Railroad Days car show may have been a bit damp, but the spirit was high! We...

    Rain or shine: Success at the 8th Annual Coal/R...
    The 8th annual Coal/Railroad Days car show may have been a bit damp, but the spirit was high! We...

    Main Street Shootout: A festival fan-favorite

    The Main Street Shootout remains a standout favorite at our festival, and for good reason—these...

    Main Street Shootout: A festival fan-favorite
    The Main Street Shootout remains a standout favorite at our festival, and for good reason—these...

    5K Run/Walk sponsor

    A big thank-you to Powell Valley National Bank for serving as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026...

    5K Run/Walk sponsor
    A big thank-you to Powell Valley National Bank for serving as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2026...
    THE TRAIL OF THE
 LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA 

The Barbara Polly Theater,
 Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open 
at 7:00 pm
Pre show 
entertainment 
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly 
at 8:00 pm 

DON’T MISS OUR FINAL WEEKEND 
Please come and see our play, this will be our final show for 2026!

August 8, 2026
The pre show be Katie Bledsoe and the Holler Dogs 

    August 8 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Katie ...

    Hailing from the old coal camp hollers of St. Charles, Virginia, Katie and The Holler Dogs...

    August 8 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Katie ...
    Hailing from the old coal camp hollers of St. Charles, Virginia, Katie and The Holler Dogs...

    Smiles and Splashes: A successful debut for ne...

    This year’s Coal/Railroad Days Festival featured two exciting new additions for our younger...

    Smiles and Splashes: A successful debut for ne...
    This year’s Coal/Railroad Days Festival featured two exciting new additions for our younger...

    ‘Meet the Future Bears’ a smash hit for Railro...

    The turnout for our newest event, ‘Meet the Future Bears,’ was fantastic! It was wonderful to see...

    ‘Meet the Future Bears’ a smash hit for Railro...
    The turnout for our newest event, ‘Meet the Future Bears,’ was fantastic! It was wonderful to see...

    Andover Community Church News

    Another simple ramp done in Big Stone Gap. If you live in the area, need a ramp of any sort, and...

    Andover Community Church News
    Another simple ramp done in Big Stone Gap. If you live in the area, need a ramp of any sort, and...
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    Financial losses force closure of Big Stone Gap’s Minnick School...
    July 29, 2026
    After 15 years of serving students with special education needs and their families in the region, enCircle has made the difficult decision to close its Wise Minnick School,...
    State historical marker to be dedicated for Big Stone Gap’s James...
    July 29, 2026
    —The segregated Black school was built during a time when localities across the Commonwealth sought to establish ‘separate but equal’ facilities to avoid...
    News
    Members of the class of 1966 Powell Valley High School are: front row, bottom to top: Judy Tate Riggs, Charlotte Lane Griffin, Janet Hall Wilson, Deborah McKenzie Evans, Becky Witt Williams, Julie Fuller Bolling, Benny Mason, Barbara Mumpower Heller, Louise Collins Sampson, Charlie Demoisey Cornett, Ralph Herron, Linda Salley Shuler, Nancy Darnell, and Gary Sexton. Back row, bottom to top: Jerry White, Donnie Herron, Montana Pitman Herron, Dennis Blanton, Eddie McCoo, Pat Franks, Johnny Black, and Larry White. Not pictured: Judy Jackson Gilliam and Johnny Weatherspoon. Powell Valley High School Class of 1966 celebrates 60th reunion
    August 6, 2026
    The 1966 class of Powell Valley High School celebrated its 60th class reunion Saturday, July 25. It was the tenth reunion the classmates had...
    Why Americans vote… and why they don't: The surprising history of...
    August 6, 2026
    If you want to start an argument at the feed store, don't bring up religion or college football. Just ask, "Why don't people vote anymore?"You'll hear everything from,...
    Rain or shine: Success at the 8th Annual Coal/Railroad Days
    August 6, 2026
    The 8th annual Coal/Railroad Days car show may have been a bit damp, but the spirit was high! We had a fantastic group of 20 cars this year, and...
    Sports
    Zach Helton, left, Darrell-Dingus Ely  ‘Pigskin Picks’ crew returns for another season
    July 29, 2026
    NORTON – The longest running sports talk show based in far Southwest Virginia is back for another season on WAXM FM 93.5 radio this fall. This year...
    Kaylee Jones Slagle tabbed to lead Union softball
    July 29, 2026
    BIG STONE GAP – The Wise County School Board announced Kayle Jones Slagle as Union High School’s new softball coach at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday. An all-state...
    New TCU quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins keeps a close eye on his QBs during a recent practice. Robbins, a former high school and collegiate star at Powell Valley and UVA Wise, says the Horned Frogs need to make a National Playoff appearance this season for the year to be successful.  Big Stone Gap's Brad Robbins ready for college football's bright...
    July 24, 2026
    FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Big Stone Gap native Brad Robbins has been on quite the journey since his three-sport high school career at Powell Valley High...
    HDMA
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    On The Trail
    Enjoyed seeing everyone at the Home Boy/Home Girl Reunion
    August 6, 2026
    Birthday WishesSaturday, August 8th a man who has covered every water line in Appalachia and some surrounding coal camps will be having a birthday! He has been retired...
    THE TRAIL OF THE
 LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA 

The Barbara Polly Theater,
 Big Stone Gap, VA
Gates open 
at 7:00 pm
Pre show 
entertainment 
begins at 7:15 pm
Play starts promptly 
at 8:00 pm 

DON’T MISS OUR FINAL WEEKEND 
Please come and see our play, this will be our final show for 2026!

August 8, 2026
The pre show be Katie Bledsoe and the Holler Dogs  August 8 Outdoor Drama pre-show features Katie Bledsoe and the...
    August 6, 2026
    Hailing from the old coal camp hollers of St. Charles, Virginia, Katie and The Holler Dogs consists of fearless leader Katie Bledsoe on lead vocals...
    Join us for the Final Show!
    August 6, 2026
    The Tolliver House in Big Stone Gap Virginia will be hosting the Mountain Rose Vineyard to help us celebrate the final show for the season of the state historical outdoor...
    Obituaries
    RUTH ANN NICKELS
    August 4, 2026
    Anne Ruth Nickels went home to the Lord on Wednesday July 15. Waiting to greet her were her parents, Launa Marrs Nickels and Walter Washington...
    ROBERT (B0B) RAY MOORE
    July 21, 2026
         Robert (Bob) Ray Moore, 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026,  following a lengthy illness.     Bob was born on...
    MADELINE CORNETT
    June 23, 2026
    Madeline Cornett slipped her earthly bonds on October 23, 2025 and joined her beloved husband, Billy Jack Cornett, who preceded her in death. She...
    Printed Paper Online
    August 6, 2026

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