Big Stone Gap News

Bristol Virginia Police Department Dec. 17 * Police went to check on a "vagrant harassing customers" near the Sprint Store on Linden Drive.

She said she unwittingly sent a note to all of her friends claiming she'd been in an accident in England and needed them to wire money for her recovery.

Wilma Smith of Big Stone Gap received free cataract surgery from Vistar in Salem.

The Lexington Herald-Leader quoted state police in reporting a federal indictment was unsealed Tuesday after four of the suspects were arrested.

VANSANT, Va. - Mr. Henry M. Barton, age 80, of Vansant, Va., passed away Sunday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Henrietta and Harold Hale, following an extended illness.

Here you can see the proposed local rules for the Western District of Virginia. Gen. R. 2 is good - civil cases should be filed in the right jury division.

Chainsaws, Clowns And More Await The Public At Local 'Haunted Forests' We've been chased by chainsaws.

BIG STONE GAP, Va. - A raucous crowd arrived Thursday for a public hearing on the future of permits allowing surface mine waste to be dumped into streams.

As public hearings begin on the future of mountaintop mining, both sides are preparing for battle.

Some of the best loved takeout cuisine is of course Chinese food. With budgets tightening and folks cocooning at home with friends and family, what could be better than a quick, easy, and very budget friendly recipe for Crab tons at home? But how can the home cook recreate that crispy wonton with the soft luscious cream cheese filling? There is a ...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Northeast Regional, the first state-supported passenger train in Virginia's history, got off to a rousing start yesterday.

Giving teachers an opportunity to fly on a jet that simulates zero gravity also offers that experience vicariously to the students in their classrooms.

BIG STONE GAP, Va. - If they study hard today, today's coal miners' sons and daughters might grow up to mine the moon for the fuel of the future.

June Tolliver House moves to autumn hours As the Trail of the Lonesome Pine outdoor drama closes its 46th season, the June Tolliver House Gift Shop and Museum adjusts hours to the autumn schedule.

What is it about Barack Obama that gets some folks so riled up? He can't broach health care, doubtlessly one of the most pressing issues in the U.S. without opponents stirring up a bee hive of anger.

Darrin Bondhill pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder, conspiracy and attempted robbery that occurred in 1994.

State mining officials identified the victim as William Wayne Parrott, 58, Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Education : Lonesome Pine Office on Youth Looking for Youth for Sound Tech Program The Lonesome Pine Office on Youth is now accepting applications from area youth ages 16-21 for an exciting new Sound Technician Program.

A magician who teaches children about reading and a posse of zoo animals will make appearances at Center in the Square during the upcoming "Super-sized Free Friday." The event starts at noon Friday and ends at 8 p.m. Big Stone Gap-based entertainer Joseph Young will perform three magic shows during the afternoon.

Despite a court ruling invalidating one of the air permits issued to the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center, the coal-fired power plant will be completed on schedule, Dominion Virginia Power officials vowed Tuesday.