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Bill Walton, Dabney Coleman join list of newsmakers who have died in 2024
The world mourned the loss of musicians, athletes and other newsmakers in May. See who else died recently, as well as review a comprehensive list from 2024.
Virginia ABC cuts its way to profit amid liquor sales decline
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is trying to get back on track to profitability and stability after a reckoning with declining liquor sales that hurt profit margins.
Corner Dog House keeps the tradition going
People don’t throw the hot dog wrappers on the ground like they used to at the Corner Dog House, but nearly everything else is the same as it was when the popular eatery opened 63 years ago.
PBS Appalachia studio to open late fall inside Hard Rock
The new television studios of PBS Appalachia are expected to open before the end of this year inside the new Hard Rock Bristol complex.
Apple Announces AI Program, Partnership With OpenAI - TaiwanPlus News
Apple has unveiled a new artificial intelligence program called Apple Intelligence as well as a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
Strongwell Signs Multi-State Utility Rep Agreement with NTS
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell, the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composites utilizing the pultrusion process, recently announced the addition of National Transformer Sales, Inc., more commonly known as NTS, as a manufacturer sales representative agency for the …
Appalachian Orthopedics opens new Elizabethton office
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Appalachian Orthopedics opened a new office in Elizabethton on June 3.
Appalachian Orthopedics opens new Elizabethton office
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Appalachian Orthopedics opened a new office in Elizabethton on June 3.
Goods for Good grand opening will be June 15
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — The Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness will hold a grand opening June 15 for its Goods for Good thrift store.
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The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95
The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died. He was 95. His family said Monday that Lawson died peacefully on Sunday. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. called Lawson “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world.” Lawson and King were both 28 years old when they bonded over the ideas of Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi. Lawson schooled civil rights activists to withstand brutal treatment from white authorities. He shaped the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee to organize the sit-in movement, and he organized the sanitation workers strike that brought King to Memphis. Lawson said decades after King’s assassination that he was still anxious and frustrated because their work remains unfinished.
10 thoughtful Father's Day gifts with two-day shipping
If you haven’t bought your dad a gift for Father’s Day on June 16th, there’s still time to get the perfect one delivered before Sunday. These thoughtful Father’s Day gifts show your gratitude and have two-day shipping.
Bristol homes for big families
Bristol homes with at least five bedrooms.
Shark attack victims are recovering from life-altering injuries in Florida panhandle
A teenager who lost both a leg and one of her hands in a Florida shark attack has this to say of her ordeal: “I made it.” That’s according to Lulu Gribbin’s mother, Ann Blair Gribbin, who wrote about the Friday ordeal in a post on Caringbridge.org. Gribbin is one of three people injured in attacks Friday in the Florida panhandle. A second victim’s husband says his wife is “hanging in there.” The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says the victims are in stable condition despite “life-altering injuries.” Authorities are encouraging beachgoers to watch for beach flags and be aware of their surroundings in the water.
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Bristol homes for big families
Bristol homes with at least five bedrooms.
Bristol home listings for people who need a lot of living space
Browse Bristol homes over 4,000 square feet in size.
Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for June 9
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Newly listed homes for sale in the Bristol area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Bristol real estate market and find your next home!
Virginia ABC cuts its way to profit amid liquor sales decline
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is trying to get back on track to profitability and stability after a reckoning with declining liquor sales that hurt profit margins.
Charles City deputy dies after medical emergency during struggle with subject
A Charles City County sheriff's deputy died after he experienced a medical emergency as a result of a physical altercation with a person.
Poverty mires many Virginians in segregated schools; some seek solutions
Over the years ideas to combat the problem have ranged from busing and school district consolidation, to rezoning, open enrollment, increased funding, extended school years and expanded school choice.
Ax-wielding man shot, killed by police in Roanoke after repeated threats
A spokesman said the suspect struck one patrol car several times with the weapon. He then advanced toward officers. “At that time, two Roanoke police officers discharged their service weapon.”
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What happens after bitcoin's halving in 2024?
Contributor content. Learn the purpose behind bitcoin's halving and how it will affect it'svalue over time.
What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?
Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.
New play shines a spotlight on the legendary woman’s journey in ‘Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk’
Content by Barter Theatre.“Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk” will have stage performances from May 11 to June 2, 2024. For tickets, please visitbartertheatre.com.
Go on an epic musical journey with a fiery performance featuring the songs of Johnny Cash
Content by Barter Theatre. Experience the powerful musical “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” on the Gilliam Stage this spring.
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How to turn grief and loss into healing
Get Healthy.Here are some suggestions on how you can start to transform the pain of grief into healing.
Quick first-aid fixes for scratches, aches, bruises and more
Get Healthy.Being ready for sniffles, scrapes, cuts and sickness before they occur makes them easier to deal with when they inevitably do pop up.
Good carbs, bad carbs: Surprising facts about metabolic health
Get Healthy. “Carb” doesn’t have to be a dirty word.
Crime
UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.
White pleads guilty to 2021 Big Stone Gap murder
Michael Donivan White, age 36, originally of Cross, South Carolina, pleaded guilty Thursday to first degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler in 2021.
Woman charged following police chase, standoff on I-81
A Tennessee driver faces felony charges following an incident that ultimately shut down Interstate 81 in Sullivan County on Thursday.
TBI: SCSO officer and man injured in incident at BRMC
A Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a man in custody were injured Wednesday evening as a result of an incident at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Politics
Bristol, Tennessee Council approves utility rate increases
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Residents will see their water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste rates increase by $2, and their stormwater rates increase by $1, after the Bristol, Tennessee City Council unanimously approved increasing utility rates for the first time in years.
Board to host public hearing on solar proposal
Five public hearings are scheduled during the Tuesday meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors including one dealing with a proposed solar project.
Washington board approves school budget, pay increases
ABINGDON, Va. — Washington County Schools Superintendent Keith Perrigan’s plan to increase salaries has been approved by the Washington County Virginia School Board.
Abingdon approves sewer rate hike as part of budget
ABINGDON, Va. The Abingdon Town Council passed its next fiscal year budget on first reading Monday.
