BIG STONE GAP — The town is owed $29,010 in past due utilities. During Tuesday’s council workshop, Town Manager Stephen Lawson gave an update on the town’s suspension of...

BIG STONE GAP — Town council will vote July 14 on a resolution supporting highway improvement project funding applications. The town has already applied for grant funding...

Regional industrial parks, a residential sewer project, an opioid addiction program and small business assistance efforts will benefit from proposed Appalachian Regional...

Local businesses are trying to bounce back as the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Ralph Northam’s related safety mandates have slowed down commerce....

Eight organizations have told a federal bankruptcy court that Blackjewel LLC has not yet transferred most of the mine permits that were to change hands when the company...

A Wise County grand jury indicted several people June 17 on charges ranging from alleged assault to theft and drug crimes. Those indicted include: • Kevin Ray Ingle, 32,...

Two major local summer events have been cancelled due to concern about the COVID-19 virus. Appalachia Special Projects is cancelling Coal Railroad Days. On its Facebook...

BIG STONE GAP — Town council has passed the municipal budget for fiscal year 2020-21. There are no increases to water, sewer or tax rates in the...

The town of Appalachia is gradually making progress toward being caught up on its fiscal year municipal audits. Town government has received much criticism from residents...

BIG STONE GAP — Following last week’s peaceful protest in Norton, local black youth, community leaders and their allies held a march in solidarity...

On a June 3 Zoom call, Union High School principal Mike Goforth released his plans to seniors for their 2019-20 graduation ceremony. The prospective date for graduation is...

Judging from behavior seen locally since Friday morning, enforcement of a state requirement to wear face masks in some settings could come down to...

With Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent decision to make face coverings mandatory in a public setting, two local good Samaritans are donating their time...

A Big Stone Gap man faces charges of allegedly attacking a woman, taking her vehicle and crashing it during a police pursuit. Larry A. Lowe Jr., 33, of 4567 Powell Valley...

Got your face mask handy? Effective May 29, as ordered by Gov. Ralph Northam, Virginians are required to wear face masks or other suitable coverings at indoor public...