Interested in learning about solar energy?The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and Energy Right will host a solar open house Dec. 3 for local residents.It will take...

Virginia’s mining regulatory agency is getting more than $246,800 in federal mine safety and health training grant funds.The U.S. labor department announced Nov. 6 that...

Staying compliant with state legislation, county schools are pumping more time into reading instruction and have enrolled instructors in a reading specialist masters...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens reminds us that now through Dec. 7, Medicare recipients have the once-a-year opportunity to review and make changes to their Medicare...

Last month, county schools gave the public a deep look into their physical security measures. The division is now showcasing its cybersecurity efforts to protect the data...

Friends of Southwest Virginia, the regional tourism and creative economy organization, is launching a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan for the Powell and Clinch river...

Big Stone Gap hosted its Veterans Day parade Saturday, featuring veterans, Union High School students, local businesses and other organizations. At...

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials will be in Wise today to assist people seeking disaster assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in late September.FEMA...

Teachers, there is one day left to apply for a classroom equipment grant of up to $500.Virginia Professional Educators is offering the grant to reimburse teachers for...

Virginia recently released a new framework gauging K-12 school performance.According to its metrics, the Union schools and other Wise County schools are in good shape.On...

BIG STONE GAP — The town has planned its holiday events, from the Christmas tree lighting to the Greenbelt in Lights.Town Council reviewed the dates at its Tuesday...

Miranda Deboard will continue to sit the Big Stone Gap Redevelopment and Housing Authority board.Town Council reappointed her at its Nov. 5 meeting.Deboard’s current term...

Members of Ninth District U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith’s staff will be available at the following local sites to meet with citizens during November:• Nov. 13: Big Stone Gap...

Mountain Empire Older Citizens reminds us that now through Dec. 7, Medicare recipients have the once-a-year opportunity to review and make changes to their Medicare...

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise has received the largest single gift in the institution’s history.Monday morning, the college...