There was a crowd of about 50 citizens attending the Wise County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, many of whom had a lot to say. The two items of...

Shannon Steffey, Director of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library, gave an informative and inspiring presentation at the Wise County Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday,...

NORTON, Va. – Ballad Health leaders announced plans to open a second comprehensive addiction services center, including a residential treatment...

WISE, VA — The community is invited to come together in unity, remembrance and celebration during the 30th Anniversary of the Reverend Martin...

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, which now moves to the U.S. Senate for...

Pro-Art Studio is a new initiative debuting later this year that will provide hands-on artmaking opportunities to the community at large. Pro-Art Studio will expand our...

During the Norton City Council meeting on January 6, council members formally recognized and congratulated three long-term city employees on their...

Countywide general reassessment of all real estate in Wise County has concluded. New values for 2026 are effective as of January 1st. The full process began in August 2024....

Three Southwest Virginia natives will be induced into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame, presented by the VHSL and VAcorp.The three local...

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia motorists will see updated safety inspection stickers as the calendar turns to 2026, the Virginia State Police announced.The passed inspection...

Are you looking for a fulfilling new hobby, a welcoming group, or a meaningful way to give back to your community?Caring Friends of Wise needs volunteers! We create...

Join artist Neil Walker for a hands-on Found Object Landscape Art Class at the High Knob Destination Center on Saturday, January 17, from 1-4 p.m.!This unique class invites...

On December 19, the Wise County and the City of Norton Grand Jury returned indictments covering a broad range of felony and misdemeanor charges including drug trafficking,...

The Health Wagon, a non-profit health clinic serving Southwest Virginia, has been honored with the Commerce with All Nations Award from the...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Ballad Health is taking temporary safety measures in response to a sharp increase in influenza and norovirus cases across the region. These steps are...