The newest in a rash of antibiotic-resistant staph infections was confirmed last week at the University of Virginia's College at Wise, according to college officials. Meanwhile, another case of staph infection is suspected at Appalachia High School, according to county schools Director of Secondary Education Gene Rowland.

I thought this was pretty cool..Students offered free UVa-Wise tickets in October
All Wise County students will be offered free tickets to UVa-Wise's football games Oct. 13 against Belhaven and Oct. 20 against Pikeville at Smith Stadium in Wise. The opening kickoff for each game is 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available at all Wise County schools and by request for youth groups through the UVa-Wise Athletics Office. All groups will be recognized during the games if they pre-register by calling 328-0188. Additional information is available by calling 328-0206.