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    Dove Goodpastor (Shifty’s granddaughter) and Darrell Powers (Shifty’s
son) with Joey Carico.

    Local sponsors and partners honor Veterans at C...

    The Veterans Appreciation Cookout, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Country Cabin in...

    Local sponsors and partners honor Veterans at C...
    The Veterans Appreciation Cookout, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Country Cabin in...

    What a Monday!

    A HUGE Thank You to Family Crisis Support Services Inc. for being willing to step in and assist...

    What a Monday!
    A HUGE Thank You to Family Crisis Support Services Inc. for being willing to step in and assist...
    PHOTO BY TORI VILLIARD 

The result of months of dialogue and ideas, a partnership was formalized between the two student governing bodies, ensuring that both groups will now work side-by-side to amplify student voices across the University of Virginia system.

UVA Wise SGA President William Rudeseal, Chancellor Donna Henry, UVA Student Council President President Clay Dickerson.

    UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Association...

    On NOV. 14, history was made between the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise)...

    UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Association...
    On NOV. 14, history was made between the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise)...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO 


Eastside's Keldan Hamilton (12) will be key for the Spartans in Friday's Region 1D semifinal game. 

    Eastside, Union, Ridgeview look for regional wins

    Three Coalfield area football teams head into the weekend looking to continue their winning ways...

    Eastside, Union, Ridgeview look for regional wins
    Three Coalfield area football teams head into the weekend looking to continue their winning ways...
    Meeting hostesses Terry Winters and Diane Cornett

    Town and Country Garden Club : November Minutes

    The November 2025 meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church.  There...

    Town and Country Garden Club : November Minutes
    The November 2025 meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church.  There...

    C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library Addition Open ...

    Big Stone Gap -- The C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library...

    C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library Addition Open ...
    Big Stone Gap -- The C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library...

    Happy 65th Anniversary

    Jimmy and Rosie Vanover celebrated 65 years of marital bliss on November 18, 2025. They live in...

    Happy 65th Anniversary
    Jimmy and Rosie Vanover celebrated 65 years of marital bliss on November 18, 2025. They live in...
    Margaret Sturgill, President Pound Historical Society and Charlene Shortt, President Pound Lions Club

    The Pound Gets a LOVE Sign

    On Saturday, November 15,  the Pound LOVE sign found a home thanks to the Pound Historical...

    The Pound Gets a LOVE Sign
    On Saturday, November 15,  the Pound LOVE sign found a home thanks to the Pound Historical...
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    featured
    Sarah Bright’s story is one of transformation, faith, and community service. As she dons her black helmet and continues to serve Big Stone Gap, she embodies the resilience and heart that make our first responders true heroes. Sarah Bright: Service and dedication in Big Stone Gap Fire Department
    October 11, 2025
    BIG STONE GAP, Va. – In the heart of Southwest Virginia, where community ties run deep and acts of service define the spirit of the people, Sarah...
    Local Author Spotlight: Conrad R. Dreas and his debut western novel
    October 3, 2025
    In the hills of Southwest Virginia, where history whispers through the Appalachian winds, a new voice has emerged in the world of Western fiction....
    News
    Dove Goodpastor (Shifty’s granddaughter) and Darrell Powers (Shifty’s
son) with Joey Carico. Local sponsors and partners honor Veterans at Country Cabin cookout
    November 21, 2025
    The Veterans Appreciation Cookout, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Country Cabin in Norton, was an immense success thanks to the...
    What a Monday!
    November 21, 2025
    A HUGE Thank You to Family Crisis Support Services Inc. for being willing to step in and assist us with delivering bags to two local primary...
    PHOTO BY TORI VILLIARD 

The result of months of dialogue and ideas, a partnership was formalized between the two student governing bodies, ensuring that both groups will now work side-by-side to amplify student voices across the University of Virginia system.

UVA Wise SGA President William Rudeseal, Chancellor Donna Henry, UVA Student Council President President Clay Dickerson. UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Associations join forces
    November 21, 2025
    On NOV. 14, history was made between the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) Student Government Association (SGA) and the...
    Sports
    Boys, girls high school jamboree give preseason hoops a start
    November 21, 2025
    High School basketball fans can get a preseason taste of the upcoming next week with two jamborees on back-to-back days at UVA Wise’s Pryor Convocation Center. On Tuesday,...
    RODDY ADDINGTON PHOTO 


Eastside's Keldan Hamilton (12) will be key for the Spartans in Friday's Region 1D semifinal game.  Eastside, Union, Ridgeview look for regional wins
    November 21, 2025
    Three Coalfield area football teams head into the weekend looking to continue their winning ways in the regional semifinals Eastside (11-0) hosts...
    REMEMBERING KATLIN UVA Wise women stay unbeaten with strong second...
    November 21, 2025
    BRISTOL, Tenn. – Katlin would be proud. The memory of Katlin Burger is being honored by the UVA Wise women’s basketball team this season and the team continued to honor her...
    Morgan McClure 1
    Mountain Empire Older Citizens
    Homespun
    Meeting hostesses Terry Winters and Diane Cornett Town and Country Garden Club : November Minutes
    November 21, 2025
    The November 2025 meeting of Town and Country Garden Club was held at Wise Baptist Church.  There were 19 members and one guest, Betsy Grossmans,...
    New books by some of your favorite authors : November 21
    November 21, 2025
    The Christmas Stranger by Richard Paul EvansAfter losing his family on Christmas Eve, Paul, a computer repairman, has lost his will to live. His...
    Happy 65th Anniversary
    November 21, 2025
    Jimmy and Rosie Vanover celebrated 65 years of marital bliss on November 18, 2025. They live in Wise, Virginia and have three children, Debbie,...
    Obituaries
    THOMAS "TODD" JOHNSTON
    November 20, 2025
    Though our hearts are heavy, our gratitude is endless as we share that Thomas “Todd” Johnston went home to find his place in Heaven on November 4,...
    PEGGY "PJ" DIMICK (SKEEN)
    November 17, 2025
    Peggy Joyce "PJ" Dimick (Skeen) died November 10, 2025. She returned to her heavenly father peacefully surrounded by family. Peggy Joyce Skeen was...
    FRANCES STURDAVANT
    November 17, 2025
    Frances Mason Straughan Sturdavant, 72, passed away peacefully in her home, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.Frances was born in Charleston, WV to the...
    Printed Paper Online
    November 21, 2025

    Classifieds
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT located in Wise
    November 20, 2025
    FOR RENT - 2BR APARTMENT located in Wise. Washer and dryer included. Water, garbage and sewer included. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. (276)337-1171 or (276)393-0905. ...
    TO GIVE AWAY - GREEN PANEL GARAGE STORGE UNIT.
    November 20, 2025
    TO GIVE AWAY - GREEN PANEL GARAGE STORGE UNIT. Take down and remove from property in Big Stone Gap. Call 704-692-8045. 11-21-2t s11-25
    FOR RENT - SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE.
    November 10, 2025
    FOR RENT - SPACIOUS 2BR DUPLEX IN WISE. Stove, refrigerator, dish washer. W&D hookup. No pets. Deposit and lease required. $675/ month (214)732-4127.  11-11-25-tfn t&f
    Legals
    APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PERMIT RIGHTS - CUMBERLAND COAL...
    November 20, 2025
    PUBLIC NOTICEAPPLICATION FOR TRANSFER, OF PERMIT RIGHTSUNDER CHAPTER 19 TITLE 45.2 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIAPUBLICATION NUMBER:10JRJ25APPLICATION NUMBER1011780    (CUMBERLAND...
    LEGAL NOTICE - 2000 Ford Excursion, 2015 Ford Explorer
    November 20, 2025
    LEGAL NOTICE    Notice is hereby given that a public sale will be held at 3:00 p.m. on November 25th, 2025 at Miners Exchange Bank located at 483 Front Street in Coeburn,...
    Wise County Board of Supervisors Budget Recessed Meeting on Friday,...
    November 17, 2025
    NOTICE    The Wise County Board of Supervisors Budget will hold a Recessed Meeting on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the School Board Education Center Meeting...
    Morgan McClure 2
    CCC
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