Salamander kiosk finished
Coeburn Troop 301 Boy Scout Isaac Meade and fellow Scouts have completed construction of an informational kiosk about the rare green salamander population at Norton's Flag Rock recreation area.
View ArticleColliers welcome new pony to farm
We would like to express our condolences to the family of Betty Flashing who passed away recently.
View ArticleSenator talks drones, jobs
Fred Coeburn, who teaches drone classes at Mountain Empire Community College, shows off a small drone to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner during Warner's visit Tuesday.
View ArticleArvil Carson Lawson
Arvil Carson Lawson Sr., 78, of the Sandy Ridge area in Coeburn, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 at Bristol Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.
View ArticleMan sentenced for drugs
Mickey Shane Hayes, 43, was sentenced Aug. 15 in Wise County Circuit Court, according to a press release from Commonwealth Attorney Chuck Slemp.
View ArticleMiss Guest River Rally Pageant is Aug. 26
The Coeburn Civic League is sponsoring the 8th Annual Miss Guest River Rally Pageant on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 4 p.m. at the Coeburn Depot Stage.
View ArticleSpecial needs celebration in works
Set for Sept. 23 at Coeburn Middle School, the ball provides an opportunity for special needs individuals to be pampered with a night designated just for them, their families and caregivers.
View ArticlePartial eclipse gets attention
Seven-year-old James Funk and his mom Nikki watch the solar eclipse at Flag Rock Recreation Area.
View ArticleThree men charged with violent acts
A Coeburn man has been indicted for allegedly brutalizing his wife, and two prison inmates have been charged with attacking corrections officers.
View ArticlePrice Less comes to Coeburn
The Wise County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 17 for the new Price Less Foods store in Coeburn.
View ArticleVarious criminal charges handed down
Several people were indicted last week on charges ranging from making a false statement to failing to appear in court.
View ArticleBetty Lee Willis
Betty Lee Willis, 85, of Coeburn, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home.
View ArticleREUNIONS
9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at Pyles Memorial Church in Pound beginning at 2 p.m. both days.
View ArticleCoeburn examines income, budget
The town's anticipated income for the fiscal year that began July 1 is greater than the actual income collected in the previous fiscal year.
View ArticleCourt says no to restored gun rights
Wise County Circuit Court has denied a Coeburn man's request to possess a gun, despite Gov. Terry McAuliffe having restored his civil rights following a felony conviction.
View ArticleChurch news
30, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes a Continental Breakfast and Light Lunch.
View ArticleCelebrate 50th anniversary
Anthony and Beverly Willis of Coeburn are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.The couple was married September 22, 1967.
View ArticleAbduction, beating charges filed
A Coeburn man has been indicted for allegedly abducting and beating a woman and threatening to kill her and her daughter.
View Article