🌱 How Union High is coping as their missing coach search intensifies

Hi Big Stone Gap! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Union High is coping as their missing coach search intensifies

Also on today's calendar: Weds 7pm Yoga and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 29 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Periods of wet snow, 1-2", temps: high: 37, low: 26.
• Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Travis Turner Goes Missing Amid Child Porn Investigation: Timeline (usmagazine.com) — Residents of Big Stone Gap are still grappling with the disappearance of Union High School head football coach Travis Turner, who vanished November 20 as investigators pursued child pornography allegations. Authorities, including Virginia State Police, U.S. Marshals, and the FBI, continue searching rugged Appalachian terrain while the Wise County school community, school board, and Turner’s family navigate postseason football, sealed court records, and growing public concern.
   

📸 Around Big Stone Gap

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Stone Gap

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Mommy and Me Yoga- Sat 12:30
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage, 604 Park Ave NW, Norton
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Weds 7pm Yoga
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Thurs 7pm Pilates
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Mommy and Me Yoga- Sat 12:30
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Scott Co. EDA Monthly Meetings
  Scott County, VA Calendar
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel
  Natural Tunnel State Park , 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy , Duffield
  6:00 pm
• Fri 6:30 Yoga
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Winter Yoga Flow Classes
  Norton, VA Calendar , 1147 Laurel Ave. SW , Norton
  9:00 am
• Sat 10:00 Yoga
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  10:00 am
• Group Hike: Clinch River State Park
  Norton, VA Calendar
  10:00 am
• Sat 11:15 Pilates 1 hr
  Appalachian Moon Yoga and Massage , 604 Park Ave NW , Norton
  11:15 am
• Festival of Trees: Night Viewing
  Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park , 10 W 1st St N , Big Stone Gap
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Virginia in Big Stone Gap. Apply here.
• University of Virginia posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty in Wise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Stone Gap here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wise

• Union High School parent says he's concerned with school board's accountability (wjhl.com)
• 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: DJ Powell, WR, UVA Wise (nfldraftdiamonds.com)
• James 'Jimmie' Fletcher McReynolds, 91, of Poquoson (wydaily.com)

Gate City

• Tuesday Night Roundup: High school basketball scores across the region (wjhl.com)

Bristol

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-- The Patch AM Team

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