Looking for a place to connect, create, and have some fun? Join the vibrant group at Clintwood Community Central! From field trips and crafts to...

BREAKS, VA – The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) has approved a grant of up to $95,000 to the Breaks Interstate Park to support the expansion of...

The MECC Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Pearcy Family Annual Scholarship, created in loving memory of Eddie Pearcy, an...

Some history shouts at you from courthouse lawns and battlefield monuments.Other history sits quietly under glass, waiting for somebody curious enough to stop and ask...

The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens has been awarded a "Meals on Wheels Loves Pets" grant, funded by PetSmart Charities, to bolster its pet assistance program. This...

The Mountain Empire Community College Fall 2026 Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is now accepting applications. Build a strong foundation for your medical career with our...

It was a special morning at the Clerk's Office recently, where Dickenson County Circuit Court Clerk Josh Evans had the pleasure of sitting down...

Whenever I speak to a civic club, library group, or book club about one of my books, I tell folks I'm from Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Somebody almost always asks where that...

Blue and GoldLet’s stop and consider the beauty of the sunflower against the blue sky. Take a closer look at the center, where there is one of...

CSX Transportation has scheduled essential rail maintenance in Dickenson County the week of July 27, 2026. This work requires the temporary closure of the Big Ridge Road...

Big news from the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust! We are thrilled to introduce the Pine Mountain Birding Trail, a new way to explore and protect the...

Wednesday, July 151st Place: Sam and Johnathan (8.70 lbs) | Biggest Largemouth: 5.43 lbs2nd Place: Casey and Ryan (7.32 lbs)3rd Place: Keith and...

What a fantastic weekend at Breaks Interstate Park! We loved welcoming so many guests to explore the park with us. Highlights included Ranger...

UVA-Wise Appalachian Young Writers Camp helps preserve Appalachia's storytelling traditionBig Stone Gap – In a world where children spend more and more time staring at...

Who was the first American author to sell a million copies of a novel?If you stopped folks on the street in New York City and asked, you'd probably hear the usual names....