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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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‘Set Mind on Things Above’ sermon available to view online

Happy Birthday to Tim Miller 7/10, Jason and Tracy Tipton 7/10, Mary Grace 7/10, Judy Knight 7/13, Addison Gibson 7/13, Ruth Rich 7/15, Wyatt Moses 7/15, Parilee Poole 102...

Catch ‘Red, White, and Tuna’ at ACAC this opening weekend

Cultural Arts WindowsThe windows at the Cultural Arts Building are in full display of coal and railroad equipment used by our parents and grandparents. Carolyn Gilliam,...

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The Roan Street Ramblers

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama Pre-shows: July 11 &...

Friday, July 11, 2025The pre show for the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama will be Timeless Strings Band. Gates open at 6:30 PM with pre...

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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PUBLIC NOTICE - Hearing on MEOC proposed 2024-2027 Area Plan for...

PUBLIC NOTICE Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. (MEOC) will host a public hearing on its proposed 2024-2027 Area Plan for Aging Services on Thursday, July 17, 2025,...

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