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Dogwood trees are in full bloom in Big Stone Gap. Dogwoods are native throughout most of the eastern United States and is the official state tree...

County School Board approves numerous personnel changes, including...

WISE – The personnel recommendations, voted on at the Wise County School board meeting on April 13, detail a number of changes, covering retirements, resignations, new...

A collaborative educational attainment agreement between the Appalachian College of Pharmacy and Mountain Empire Community College was celebrated today at MECC. Dr. Kristen Westover, MECC president, left, and Mickey McGlothlin, ACP president, finalized the agreement which will provide MECC students completing MECC’s pre-pharmacy program priority admission to ACP’s accelerated three-year program leading to a doctor of pharmacy degree.

MECC students gain priority admission to ACP's Accelerated PharmD...

OAKWOOD, VA (April 9, 2026) -- The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) in Oakwood, VA and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC), in Big Stone...

Data Center community meeting being held by Wise County residents

Wise, VA. - Rural communities are being targeted for data centers by large corporations such as Amazon, Google, and Meta (Facebook) in a national data center build-out that...

MECC Hosts “Appalachian Mountains Tribute” Exhibit by Jennifer...

BIG STONE GAP, VA — Mountain Empire Community College is currently hosting “Appalachian Mountains Tribute,” a photography exhibit by Jennifer...

Jonesville’s Small Town Scoops receives VCEDA grant to boost...

Jonesville, VA—Small Town Scoops, LLC, a local ice cream and comfort food shop owned by Jessie and Vicki Middleton, recently received a $10,000...

Wise County Treasurer reports $3M shortfall, board debates SRO...

The Wise County Board of Supervisors' regular session on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026, was attended by a large group of concerned citizens. Following several...

Lonesome Pine Regional Library Launches New Mobile App, Offering...

Lonesome Pine Regional Library (LPRL) has released a new mobile app designed to significantly improve patrons’ experience with the library,...

VCEDA provides $230,000 loan to Wise County IDA to expand Blackwood...

WISE, VA – The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) recently finalized a $230,000 loan to the Wise County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) for...

Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy celebrates...

On April 2nd, the 128th Law Enforcement Basic Class marked a major milestone: their graduation after just over 20 weeks of rigorous training....

Flanary takes reins as Wise County/City of Norton Chamber Executive...

Jack Flanary II, a local business owner and dedicated community supporter, has officially begun his role as Executive Director for the Wise...

If Birds Could Fly will bring their traditional country sound to Bullitt Park on May 3 with a free concert following MEOC’s 50th Walkathon.

If Birds Could Fly Free live concert to follow MEOC Walkathon on...

BIG STONE GAP, Va. – A free live performance by If Birds Could Fly will be part of Mountain Empire Older Citizens’ 50th Annual Walkathon on Sunday,...

Pinwheels bloom for Child Abuse Prevention in Big Stone Gap

MEOC’s Children’s Services Department kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month on March 31 with a blue pinwheel planting ceremony in Big Stone Gap....

Participants gather for the start of last year’s MEOC Walkathon. The event returns May 3 for its 50th year, raising funds for the Emergency Fuel Fund for the Elderly.

MEOC to mark 50th Walkathon on May 3 in Big Stone Gap

A free picnic for participants will follow, along with a live concert by If Birds Could Fly at approximately 3:30 p.m.BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Mountain...

Wise County elevates economic opportunity with launch of new website

WISE COUNTY, VA. — The Wise County Office of Economic & Industrial Development is proud to launch a new, best-in-class economic development website designed to serve as...

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