The stories of Wise County, VA
8 narrated audio stories from across Wise County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
When UVA Wise Joined a Bigger Sports World
A coalfield college finds a wider map through conference play.
Wise County
When a County Became a Political Thank-You
How Henry A. Wise’s rise helped put his name on a new Virginia county.
High Knob Observation Tower
A Tower That Lets You Borrow the Summit
How a stone tower made High Knob feel open to everyone.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
From Access to Ambition at UVA Wise
How a college built for opportunity gave Wise County bigger games to cheer.
High Knob
Where Virginia Climbs Into the Clouds
A mountain lookout shaped by height, weather, and public access.
High Knob
Where Wise County Meets the Horizon
How a mountain overlook became Wise County’s signature view.
Wise County
A County, a Name, and the Calendar
How Wise County was formed, and why the timing matters.
High Knob Observation Tower
High Knob Tower and the Art of Seeing Far
A stone tower that turned a high summit into a public view.
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