Earl Neikirk - Photojournalist

Landmark building up for sale.

2012-02-02T07:50:00.001-05:00

BHC 0202 Auction 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..This property is up for auction in Bristol, Va.

Still no snow just rain.

2012-02-02T07:49:00.001-05:00

BHC 0202 Rain event 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Rain Drops cling to the brances of a dogwood tree along Euclid Ave. on Wednesday.

Still warm January

2012-02-01T09:07:00.001-05:00

BHC 0201 SugarHollow 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Brason Hayes,4, from Bristol, VA. climbs up the rope pyramid at Sugar Hollow Park on Tuesday. The 60 degree temps are a great time to ride but normally the TriCites area would have some snow on Jan. 31.

Racing in Bristol for the scouts

2012-02-01T09:06:00.001-05:00

BHC 0201 Pinewood Derby 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Members of Pak 313 root for their car while watching one of the races of the Pinewood Derby that cub pak 313 held on Tuesday.

VI over King in Men's Basketball

2012-01-31T07:36:00.001-05:00

BHC 0131 VI vs King 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

VI take down King in Men's Basketball

2012-01-31T07:29:00.001-05:00

BHC 0131 VI vs King 05, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Virginia Intermont students rush the court as VI men beat King men in Basketball on Monday evening.

Four school battle at VHS for tittle.

2012-01-31T07:28:00.001-05:00

BHC 0131 VHS wrestling 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Sullivan East Bailey Hodge and Tennessee High School Adam Gottschalk. Hodge won the match. Other school were John Battle and Virginia High.

Stars items on Display in Abingdon

2012-01-29T06:56:00.001-05:00

BHC StarCookbook 09, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Several items from Lucille Ball are on display at the Star Museum in Abingdon, Va. Robert Wisenfield is the owner.

Star Museum full of things from the Stars

2012-01-29T06:53:00.001-05:00

BHC StarCookbook 10, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Shelley Winters poster on display at the Star Museum in Abingdon, Va. Robert Wisenfield is the owner.

Defensive Player of the Year

2012-01-28T08:15:00.002-05:00

BHC 01xx FootballPOY 04b, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Richlands football #44 Devon Johnson talks about his season with the Tornado's.

Sullivan County Spelling Champs word it out for title.

2012-01-27T08:07:00.002-05:00

BHC 0127 SpellingBee 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Kayden Stiltner makes a face while spelling a word during the Sullivan County Spelling Bee on Thursday. Stiltner tied for second place with Austin Yeary.

Clintwood Rick Mullins Coach of the Year

2012-01-27T08:06:00.002-05:00

BHC 0126 Mullins COY 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Coach Mullins from Clintwood High School.

Play written and performed by Vanover

2012-01-26T08:14:00.002-05:00

BHC 0126 Soldier Play 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Robert Vanover has written and performed a play about Gettysburg and a local man who was part of Pickens charge. The play was recently conducted at the Sullivan County Historical Society.

music coming to area

2012-01-25T07:05:00.002-05:00

BHC 0125 BCMA 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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BCMA's Charlene Baker discusses how the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance and area musicians are scheduling concerts to help raise money for the proposed cultural heritage center. The first is tonight at 620 State.

Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Real liquid sunshine and clouds

2012-01-25T07:04:00.002-05:00

BHC 0124 PartlyCloudy 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Partly Cloudy skies are reflected in a puddle along Euclid Ave. in Bristol, Va on Monday. Morning rain gave way to the sun during mid afternoon.

One more penny to mail

2012-01-25T07:02:00.002-05:00

BHC 0124 NewPostage 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

The Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion is having to add a One Cent label to all their outgoing mail as of Monday when postage was increased to 45 cents.

Remote Area Medical coming back to BMS

2012-01-25T07:01:00.002-05:00

BHC 0125 RAM Clinic 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Helen Scott with Healing Hands Health Center discusses the layout for the Remote Area Medical Clinic that will be held at the Bristol Motor Speedway April 14-15 with RAM founder Stan Brock on Tuesday. This will be the second year the track has held the medical clinic.

Award Winning Photos 2011

2012-01-24T17:01:00.003-05:00

BHC 1211 Clintwood 21, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

MegaAwards Best Innovation - Honorable Mention 4th. quarter 2011 - Sports Staff - Coverage of a local high school football team’s run to the title game. It included an online special leading up to the title game, four pages in print, slideshows, a last-minute webcast, video, talkbacks with MG partner WJHL and extensive tweeting using the hashtags #HCFH and #Clintwoodfootball.

Clintwood Coach Rick Mullins gets iced down following their win against Galax on saturday. They won 33-28 Group A, Division 1 title win over Galax on Saturday in Salem, Va

Winter run in the 60's.

2012-01-24T07:16:00.002-05:00

BHC 0124 RainRun 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Matt King, left, and Johnathon Jane were running their normal 2 mile run on Monday even in the light rain around Bristol. The two run their route downtown 5 days a week if possible and the warmer January temps have helped keep the duo running every day.

Mountain Stage coming back to Bristol

2012-01-24T07:15:00.002-05:00

BHC 0124 MoutainStage 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Mountain Stage host Larry Groce announced the new lineup for the upcoming Moutain Stage program at the Paramount Center for the Arts on March 11. Marty Stuart and Blue Highway are just two of the acts sceduled to appear.

Old diner open with young couple

2012-01-22T07:26:00.002-05:00

BHC 0120 RobinsDiner 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Robin's Diner is open inside Uncle Sam's in downtown Bristol. Shown are owners Ronnie Shaffer and Lorin. Kids are Esaias, 1, and sister Hannah,2,.

NET Swimmers take to the water.

2012-01-22T07:25:00.003-05:00

BHC 0122 THS Swimming 07, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

THS Bryce McFerrin swims breaststroke during 200 IM on Saturday during the NETS Regional Championships.

Cowboys in town.

2012-01-22T07:24:00.002-05:00

BHC 0122 TennRiders 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Jeff Fraizer fires on a balloon while riding the a course on horseback during the Tennessee Ridge Runners Mounted Shooting "Gunfire on the Mountain" at McPherson's Quarter Horse Arena in Bristol, Tennessee.

New cars for Bluff City Police

2012-01-21T07:34:00.002-05:00

BHC 0121 BluffCityPolice 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Bluff City Policeman Greg Jones sits in one of the two new police cars for Bluff City. He is adjusting the dashboard Camera.

VHS Girls win over Gate City in 2 OT.

2012-01-21T07:33:00.002-05:00

BHC 0121 VirginiaHighvsGateCity 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

VHS #3 Chelsea Delapp shoots for two to put the Gate City game into overtime on Friday. After two overtimes VHS won.

VHS Boys take on Gate City

2012-01-21T07:32:00.002-05:00

BHC 0121 VHSvsGateCity Boys 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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VHS #5 Derek Lee and Gate City #11 Dylan Jenkins.

Christmas is going away at this house.

2012-01-20T23:00:00.002-05:00

BHC 0119 Trashy Santa 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Santa appears to be hiding in this trashcan along Johnson Chapel Road in Sullivan County on Wednesday. He is very short and can only peep over the top at on coming traffic.

Hot Pizza Cold working

2012-01-19T08:03:00.002-05:00

BHC 0119 Cold weather 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Kevin Lewallen waves at traffic along Eudlid Ave. on Wednesday. He was prepared for the cold weather by wearing, 4 thermals, 2 sweatshirts, 2 sweatpants, gloves, and two knit full face hats.

Area Schools honor Arnold with Blue

2012-01-18T06:31:00.002-05:00

BHC 0118 BlueRibbons 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Virginia High student bow their heads and pray during a moment of silence while wearing blue in memory of the Tennessee High Student, Austin Arnold, who was killed this past weekend. Several schools organized the Blue Ribbon night through social media.

Delapp takes Virginia High girls over Battle.

2012-01-18T06:28:00.002-05:00

BHC 0118 VHSvsBattle 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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VHS #3 Chelsea Delapp stares down Battle #30 Megan Fisher. Tuesday night, Delapp collected 22 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two steals as the Bearcats stopped the John Battle Trojans 69-47.

Fun off the court and powerhouse on the court

2012-01-15T07:55:00.002-05:00

BHC 01xx THSMitchell 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Tennessee High junior guard Ashlee Mitchell. She just got her 1,000th point and already has school records for steals, etc., etc

Patrick Henry still the top in Hogo

2012-01-14T08:14:00.002-05:00

BHC 0114 PatHenryvsChill 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Patrick Henry #35 Jaymee Copenhaver tries to block Chilhowie #20 Kristen Caudill.

Snowing in East Tennessee

2012-01-13T21:50:00.002-05:00

BHC 0114 Snow 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/ Bristol Herald Courier

Cardinals play and eat on a bird feeder while the snow was falling only in some sections of the TriCities. Bristol did not receive much snow however, Johnson City received several inces.

Taking down Christmas

2012-01-11T19:45:00.002-05:00

BHC 0111 SpeedwayLights 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Workers spool up over 9 miles of lights at the Bristol Motor Speedway on Tuesday. These lights are only the roadway lights and does not include the displays or the 300,000 lights in the seats at turn 3 and 4.

Thank you is not enough.

2012-01-10T07:34:00.002-05:00

BHC 0107 Fire 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Tenn. Police officer Donnie Pierce shakes hands with Barry Gordon several days after the apt. of Gordon burned. Gordon wanted to be reunited with the people who helped him during the past days after the fire. Pierce stayed on the scene that night to talk to Gordon.

Helping the community with faith based help

2012-01-10T07:33:00.002-05:00

BHC 0110 FaithinAction 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Tyler Franklin, Executive Director of Bristol Faith in Action, speaks during the 10 year luncheon in Bristol, Va. on Monday. The group started with 13 churches to help the community and has grown to 66 in 10 yrs..

Johnson City wants to get bigger.

2012-01-09T07:12:00.003-05:00

BHC 0108 PineyFlatAnnex 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

The property along this intersection in Sullivan County (Piney Flats) is proposed to become part of Johnson City. Rocky Mount Historical Site is just across the road from this property.

Henderson Guitar won in auction

2012-01-07T08:12:00.002-05:00

BHC 0107 HeartwoodGuitar 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Mac Sumner, Mt. Airy, NC, plays a Wayne Henderson guitar that he was the winning bid at $21,200. Half the funds for the Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc.

January Car Washing Weather

2012-01-06T07:25:00.005-05:00

BHC 0106 CarWash 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Michael Fincher brushes soap on the his Dodge Truck at the Quality Car Wash on the volunteer Parkway on Thursday.

Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Looking for Nurses in SW Virginia

2012-01-06T07:25:00.004-05:00

BHC 0106 Nurses 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Paula Boyd, left, fills out an online application for a Nursing job with Wellmont Health System on Thursday. Director of Human Resources Patricia Short is helping. Boyd just recently moved back to the area after several years in the DC, northern VA. area.

Cleaning up Christmas

2012-01-05T07:15:00.005-05:00

BHC 0105 CleanCmas 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Anthony fields uses a razorblade to scrap the final bits of decoration that was painted on the windows at the Corner Dog House on West Mary Street in bristol, Va. on Wednesday. Holly, berries and the word Holiday are all that is left to be taken down. Once the painted decorations are off Fields will be cleaning the windows for any last bits left behind.

Dream come true

2012-01-05T07:15:00.004-05:00

BHC 0105 Jeopardy 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Katy Stigers talks about the long process that she went through to be picked to appear on Jeopardy which will air on Jan 11.

Just a little here and there.

2012-01-04T07:14:00.002-05:00

BHC 0104 Snow 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Chris Dinkel uses a leaf blower to remove loose snow from the oval walkway at King College on Tuesday morning. The tricities area received some snow during Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

Tennessee and Virginia elected talk about upcoming sessions

2012-01-04T07:04:00.001-05:00

BHC 0104 Legislators 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Virginia Delegate Joe Johnson , right, speaks about newly elected Delegate Israel O'Quinn during the Tennessee/Virginia Legislative Breakfast at King College sponsored by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Local represenatives from Tennessee and Virginia spoke and answered questions about the upcoming sessions in Richmond and Nashville.

Let Winter begin!!

2012-01-03T05:42:00.002-05:00

BHC 0103 CoolTemps 4, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Salt trucks are loaded and waiting for the forecasted weather Monday night

Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

3.2.1 Blastoff in Steele Creek Park

2012-01-02T07:47:00.002-05:00

BHC 0101 RocketBoys 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Nate Lancaster, left, and Joey Spanovich were at Steele Creek Park firing off rockets during the Warm December weather. The rocket was part of Christmas for the two who have not fired rockets since earlier in the year.

New Year resolutions made

2012-01-01T07:36:00.002-05:00

BHC 0101 Resolutions 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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LaToya Wilson holds her daughter Lyric, 7 mos, as she talks about making New Year's resolutions. Son Jaylen looks on from left. The family is from Rogersville.

Christ School take the top spot at Arby's

2012-01-01T07:34:00.002-05:00

BHC 0101 ChristSchoolvsMentor 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Christ School 31 Jermome Hairston lays up two over Mentor High on Saturday.

CPA takes third at Arby's in Bristol

2012-01-01T07:33:00.002-05:00

BHC 0101 CharlotteChristvsChristPres 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Christ Presbyterian Academy #21 Jalen Lindsey goes up for a dunk during game with Charlotte Christian School Saturday.

Ballard Lee Court dedicated on Friday.

2011-12-31T07:56:00.002-05:00

BHC 1231 BallardLeeFloor 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

The newly named floor at Virginia High is named after longtime coach Ballard Lee.

New Chief in Town

2011-12-30T11:03:00.002-05:00

BHC 1223 BluffChief 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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New Bluff City Police Chief Greg Depew

DB still winning at Arby's

2011-12-30T08:09:00.002-05:00

BHC 1229 DBvsIRMO 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

DB #22 Devaun Swafford goes up for two with IRMO #25 Detrek Browning.

Basketball and School together

2011-12-30T08:08:00.002-05:00

BHC 1230 Germans 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Urspring High School (Germany) players and students study Geometry, History and German on Thursday during some down time at the Holiday Inn in Bristol, Va. The team is on vacation and will not start classes again until Jan. 9th. however, the team still has study time while traveling in the US playing basketball.

Charlotte Christian over Cherokee

2011-12-30T08:07:00.002-05:00

BHC 1230 CherokeevsCharlotteChrist 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Charlotte Christian #5 Ben Richter shoots over Cherokee #23 Ethan Hagood.

Mentor over Greater Atlanta Christian

2011-12-30T08:03:00.002-05:00

BHC 1230 MentorvsGreaterAtlantaChrist 07, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Mentor #14 Danny Wallack shoots past Greater Atlanta Christian #4 Troy Morrison.

Urspring (Germany) over Fort Myers in Arby's.

2011-12-29T07:52:00.002-05:00

BHC 1229 UrspringvsFtMyers 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Urspring #94 Sid-Marlon Theis looks to pass.

Tennessee High plays Arby's

2011-12-29T07:51:00.002-05:00

BHC 1229 ChristAcademyvsTHS 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Tennessee High School #24 Adam Mitchell.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T08:08:00.002-05:00

BHC 1223 PlayingCarols 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Gary Crum from St. Paul, VA. took two hours out of his busy schedule to play Christmas Carols on his Concertina (squeeze box) along State Street on Thursday. Crum has been playing for 4 yrs. and with the white beard and red and white clothing he was playing 20 of his favorite carols to people walking or driving downtown as he looked a lot like someone else who will be visiting the area this weekend.

Wise Central comes up short against Science Hill

2011-12-24T07:31:00.001-05:00

BHC 1224 SHHSvsWiseCentral 06, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Wise Central #42 Ashley Mullins and Science Hill #52 Gabby Lyon watch for the shot to drop.

Patrick Henry over Union Thursday

2011-12-23T07:43:00.002-05:00

BHC 1223 PHenry vs Union 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Cadence Wilmoth drives downcourt leading her team against Union High School. Wilmoth scored 20 points in Thursday’s game.

Slow moving on I81 this holiday

2011-12-23T07:41:00.002-05:00

BHC 1222 Travel 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Traffic will be slowed on I81 this holiday weekend as bridge work is being done on the North and South bound lanes at the 45 mile marker in Marion, Va.

Lee Foundation helps out families in Bristol, VA.

2011-12-22T07:45:00.002-05:00

BHC 2022 LeeCmas 2, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Santa holds one of several food boxes that were given out to 7 families by the Lee Foundation on Wednesday. Toys were also given out.

Mac Store coming to Bristol!!

2011-12-21T06:58:00.002-05:00

BHC 1221 CityMac 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Bristol Virginia announced Tuesday that CityMac Bristol is coming to the Downtown. Owners Needly and Jim Neu, left, and Mayor Ed Harlow announced with an iMac and apples with the CityMac logo on them during a called meeting.

VHS Girls over Abingdon on Tuesday

2011-12-21T06:57:00.002-05:00

BHC 1221 VHSvsAbingdon 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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VHS #3 Chelsea Delapp and Abingdon #44 Taylor Blevins

Virginia High takes charge of Abingdon

2011-12-21T06:56:00.002-05:00

BHC 1221 VHSvsAbingdon 07, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Abingdon #24 Jacob Meade looks to pass between VHS #50 Alex Couch, left, and #5 Derrick Lee.

Helping the Generation Gap work together

2011-12-20T07:59:00.005-05:00

BHC 1220 JessicaStrang 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..Jessica Stollings Strang stands in front of the displays that she helped put together for the new offices of Alpha Natural Resources in Bristol, Va.

Fun in the Sun

2011-12-20T07:59:00.004-05:00

BHC 1220 RCCar 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..Shon Vasquez drives his gas powered remote control ATV outside his house on Oakview Ave. in Bristol Va on Monday. He has been practicing driving for the past 3 mos. and still is trying to control the car which can reach speeds over 25 mph. The sunny day made for some good practice time.

Great lady and friend.

2011-12-13T08:14:00.002-05:00

BHC 1118 NightSmiles 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Claudia Byrd, Exec. Director of the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities, smiles during the 2011 Night of Smiles thursday.

New regulations may stop farming

2011-12-12T08:27:00.005-05:00

BHC 1212 WaterRegulations 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Austin Owens stands next to a creek that flows through one of his cow pastures near Cleveland, Va. New Gov't regulations may cause him to stop using this area due to runoff from the cows into the stream.

Coming down to make new Food City offices

2011-12-12T08:27:00.004-05:00

BHC 1208 HospitalTeardown 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Progress is being made in the demolition of the old Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. This view shows the back of the building is being torn down.

Clintwood State Champs

2011-12-11T07:45:00.002-05:00

BHC 1211 Clintwood 21, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Clintwood Coach Rick Mullins gets iced down following their win against Galax on saturday. They won 33-28 Group A, Division 1 title win over Galax on Saturday in Salem, Va

Tree is lit, now bring on the parade and Santa.

2011-12-10T06:24:00.003-05:00

BHC 1210 BvilleTree 05, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Blountville Christmas tree.

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2011-12-09T08:10:00.002-05:00

BHC 1209 BvilleCmas 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..The columns at the Sullivan County Courthouse have become candycanes after they were wrapped with red ribbons on Thursday in Blountville. The town will light their christmas tree on Friday evening at 6 PM. The Annual Christmas Parade is 2 pm . Saturday.

Lebanon over Twin Valley in Tourney at VHS

2011-12-09T08:06:00.002-05:00

BHC 1209 LebanonvsTwinvalley04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..Lebanon #32 Hannah Cox goes up against Twin Valley #30Emily McClanahan

Time to remember their service and how it all got started

2011-12-07T07:28:00.005-05:00

BHC 1207 PearlHarbor 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier

Clifford McKinney describes the ribbons on his dress uniform jacket that he wore during WWII while he served in the US Army. McKinney joined the Army when he was 19 yrs. old the year before Pearl Harbor.

Tennessee High Girls fall to Science Hill

2011-12-07T07:28:00.004-05:00

BHC 1207 THSvsScienceHill 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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THS #11 Keely Easterling and Science Hill #24 Morgan Knack

THS falls to Science Hill in Boys and Girls Bball

2011-12-07T07:27:00.002-05:00

BHC 1207 THSvsScienceHill 07, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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THS #5 Brett Golackey

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2011-12-03T08:24:00.002-05:00

BHC 1201 CmasPainting 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Tracy Cioffe has spent this week painted Christmas Trees, snowflakes, and stockings on the front windows at Builders First Source along State Street in Bristol, Va. This was her first time painting the windows. She is shown filling in the stocking for her daughter Josie. All the empolyees have their own stocking.

JI Burton over Eastside in Basketball

2011-12-03T08:23:00.003-05:00

BHC 1203 BurtonvsEastside 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Eastside #12 Lindsay Lawson tries not to foul JI Burton #22 Mercedes Woods on Friday during the Boarderline Classic at Virginia High School.

THS over East in Basketball

2011-12-03T08:22:00.002-05:00

BHC 1203 THS vs East 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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THS #10 Austin Delp goes up over East #14 Logan Jorden.

Coins, dolls all make money at show

2011-12-01T06:40:00.005-05:00

BHC 1201 Coinshow 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Richard Martin inspects a Walking Liberty 1/2 Dollar during the International Coin Show in Bristol, VA at the Holiday Inn.

Help goes out to Washington County Va.

2011-12-01T06:40:00.004-05:00

BHC 1201 Food 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Feed the Children and Speedway Children's Charities volunteer, Az Atzenhofer loads waiting cars with food, personal care items and Avon products in various boxes on Wednesday at the Morgan -McClure Motorsports at Exit 22. 400 boxes were to be given out to families in Washington and Russell counties.

Academy @ King open and teaching

2011-11-30T06:39:00.002-05:00

BHC 1130 AcademyKing 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Art teacher Christine Berg, right, shows off her Art Classroom during the Academy at King open house on Tuesday. The school is now located in a new building on the King college campus.

Season beginning in Bristol.

2011-11-29T06:41:00.002-05:00

BHC 1129 Treelighting 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Chloe Brooks, 21 mos. starts to dance to the Christmas music being played by the Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Band during the Bristol Community christmas tree lighting on Monday evening.

Clintwood wins over George Wythe

2011-11-27T07:30:00.002-05:00

BHC 1127 Clintwood 13, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Clintwood #31 Nathaniel Mullins breaks up a pass to GW #21 Shaquille Calfee.

Small Business Saturday in Bristol

2011-11-27T07:20:00.002-05:00

BHC 1127 SmallBusinessDay 02, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Santa greets 5 yr. old Marley Sturgill inside the Christmas store at Cranberry Lane in Bristol, Va. on Saturday. With Sturgill is Rhonda Eller her grandmother.

Shop till you drop came early for the kids

2011-11-26T07:25:00.002-05:00

BHC 1126 BlackFriday 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Janice Conyers refolds some of her recent purchases as her son Jonathan,9, sleeps on her shoulder at the Bristol Mall on Black Friday just after 7 am. She and her husband William brought their kids shopping for the first time as Daughter Lydia was asleep against William. The family started at midnight at exit 7 and hit the mall at 4 am.

Thanksgiving special with family home after Tornado's

2011-11-25T06:24:00.002-05:00

BHC 1125 Thankful 1, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Specialist David Myers, left, talks about how he heard about the storm damage in Glade Spring last April on Facebook while he was thousands of miles away in training with the Army. His mother, Aretta Myers, right, spent the night under the stairs in the basement of her house and could not reach her son for some time.

Thanksgiving playtime in Bristol

2011-11-25T06:23:00.002-05:00

BHC 1125 Playtime 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Zeus, Boston Terrier, plays with katie Long at the Dog Park in Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol Va. on Thursday. The two are in town from Myrtle Beach to visit friend Ray Ratheal. The dog had on a sweater to keep him warm.

Thankful to have Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T07:24:00.002-05:00

BHC 1124 ThankfulShooting 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Rich Kiser is spending Thanksgiving at the Johnson City Medical Center after a bullet either entered or exited his chest this past week.. Kiser is from Castlewood, Va.

Sandwiches for the masses

2011-11-23T07:21:00.002-05:00

BHC 1123 BrownBag 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Kaylee Edwards,5yr. old., works on smoothing out some peanutbutter on her PBJ Sandwich she is making with her kindergarten class at Fhea Valley Elem. School on Tuesday. The classes were making 200 + lunches for Faith in Action

Bagging for a cause

2011-11-23T07:19:00.002-05:00

BHC 1123 UnitedBagging 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Virginia High School princpal Ronnie Collins loads up a grocery cart at the Food City on Euclid Ave. on Tuesday during the United Way Celebrity Bagging.

United Way is proud to team with Food City to host the fifth annual Celebrity Bagging Event in support of their annual fundraising campaign. The event includes Food City locations in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Jonesborough, Gray and Blountville, TN and Bristol, Abingdon, Damascus and Lebanon, VA and will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Local celebrities from throughout the region have volunteered their time and talents to bag groceries at the participating Food City locations. Shoppers who wish to do so can make a contribution to the United Way at the checkouts, via collection containers; or they can elect to have their contribution conveniently added to their grocery total. All donations will benefit area United Way Campaigns. The United Way allocates resources to member agencies that address the most pressing human service needs.

Santa Trian 2011

2011-11-20T07:13:00.002-05:00

BHC 1120 SantaTrain 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Santa throws out some stuffed toys in St. Paul Virginia on Saturday during the 69th. Santa Train to raised hands of adults and children. Toys and food were thrown to the waiting hundreds.

Clintwood over Chilhowie

2011-11-20T07:12:00.002-05:00

BHC 1120 ChilhowieClintwood 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Clintwood #11 Gavan Mead flies high over Chilhowie #34 Allen Peake to score during the first quarter in Clintwood, Va.

Tears, smiles, and love shown Thursday night.

2011-11-18T08:24:00.002-05:00

BHC 1118 NightSmiles 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Kurt Pomrenke, board member of the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities, announces the agency that received the first Jeff Bryd Grant during the 2011 Night of Smiles thursday.

Time for the lights again, load up the car!

2011-11-18T08:23:00.002-05:00

BHC 1118 SpeedwayLights 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Symphony of Lights with more than 300,000 LED lights light up the Darrell Waltrip Grandstand during the preopening of the Speedway in Lights that will open Friday in Bristol. The 15th season of the Autotrader.com Speedway in lights will remain open throught Jan. 7. with all procedes going to Speedway children's Charties.

Load it up and send it out. Santa Train!

2011-11-17T07:59:00.002-05:00

BHC 1117 SantaTrain 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Bill Helton, left, and his wife, Jan are helping to load totes for the first time at the Food City in Kingsport on Wednesday for the 69th. annual Santa Train this weekend

Eastside Still #1

2011-11-16T08:00:00.002-05:00

BHC 1116 EastsidevsPatrickHenry 07, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Eastside celebrates win over Patrick Henry and is on their way to Richmond for the Stat Finals.

Owner helped by United Way

2011-11-14T08:30:00.002-05:00

BHC 1107 UnitedWayPrabhakar 01, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Kimberly Prabhakar has opened her own business in Bristol, Va called Divine Couture.

Castlewood still in playoffs

2011-11-12T11:16:00.002-05:00

BHC 1112 CastlewoodvsRyecove 04, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

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Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier..Castlewood #7 Reid Edmonds runs from Rye Cove #2 Silas Bush #75 Isaac Hammonds.