Abingdon and Bristol Little League Teams in State Playoffs

Abingdon Catcher #10 Alex Hawkins missed the tag at home to put Spotsylvania ahead in the game on Friday.

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Bristol Tennessee LL #10 Austin Thomas slides into home safe and into the lead in the 5th. inning during the game on Saturday.

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Heartwood is now Southwest Virginia Cultural Center and Marketplace

The name has changed and the inside is just as different.  Come on by Abingdon exit 14 and head to the new big American Flag.

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Political dinners rally troops in Abingdon, Virginia

Karen Mason takes a selfie with candidate Anthony Flaccavento, center, and U.S. Senator Mark Warner during the Swing Thru Rally in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday.

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U. S. Congressman Morgan Griffith talks about his travels around the 9th District as Washington County Republican Chairman Charlie Hargis  reacts during the Washington County GOP Victory Dinner in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday.

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Abingdon vs Virginia High Football Friday

Abingdon #15 River Carter gets caught by Virginia High #81 Will Brown.





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Abingdon vs John Battle Football Friday

Abingdon #15 River Carter runs some fancy foot work as he runs away from Battle #9 Bryson Denton.



Abingdon #23 Martin Lucas breaks through the Battle line for a gain.

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Trainer in Abingdon training dogs for cadaver searching.

Nina Cipriani talks about the Lisa HAnnon Award she recently received from the Virginia Search and Rescue Council.  Cipriani trains cadaver search dogs and also in on the Bliack Diamond Search Team.

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Barter Theatre turns 85 in Abingdon, Virginia

This is the main stage for the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.



Richard Rose is the second-longest serving artistic director in Barter’s history, celebrating his 26th year here at Barter Theatre. He is only the third artistic director in the historic theatre’s 85-year history.



Katy Brown heads casting for Barter Theatre and is the associate artistic director of both The Barter Players and The Barter Players Encore Company.  Katy Brown is an Associate Artistic Director of Barter Theatre and is pleased to be in her eighteenth year at the theatre. She has directed more than 90 professional productions, including: The Three Musketeers, Peter and the Starcatcher, Mary’s Wedding, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Miracle Worker, Little Women, The 39 Steps, Hamlet, Othello, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Anne of Green Gables, Doubting Thomas, The Road to Appomattox, The Fantasticks, Holiday Memories, The Foreigner, Romeo and Juliet, A Thousand Cranes, Violet, as well as Barter’s national tour of Of Mice and Men.

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VDOT holds meeting in Abingdon Virginia to talk I81 concerns

John Buckles, right, looks on as Carroll Collins with Kimley-Horn, points out the Exit 17 section of Interstate 81 that he feels needs attention during the VDOT meeting on Wednesday in Abingdon.

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Memorial Day in Abingdon, Virginia

Captain Bill Sexton, USMC Retired reads about the American Flag and the reasons behind the traditions that are following by the Military during Military Funerals.

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VDOT holds meeting to update road projects

Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine talks to those attending the VDOT meeting on Monday in Abingdon, Virginia.



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Wolf Hills Community School May Day

Wolf Hill Community School held a May Day Celebration in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday.  Current students and those interested were invited to come to the event.  Tiedye shirts were made, faces were painted and a May Pole was made with the children as shown.

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Pakalachian Food Truck comes to Abingdon

Mohsin Kazmi talks about the ingredients that go into the Pakistan style food he grew up with and how he and his wife Katlin add the southern appalachian tastes to make food that celebrates both cultures.



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Spring Garden Tips

When looking for plants to put in your garden or planter make sure the plants look healthy to begin with, like shown.  These better boy tomatos are good for ground or planter planting.

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League of Women Voters holds Candidate Forum

The League of Women Voters of Washington County Virginia held a candidate forum for Town of Abingdon candidates at Virginia Highlands Community College on Monday to a standing room only crowd.

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Business for over 100 years.

Jeff Payne, left, and James Caldwell work the liquid sugar that is made into peppermint stick candy at Helms Candy Co. in Bristol, Virginia.  The 300 degree mixture is allowed to cool to a working temperature and is folded and folded while a section is cut away and colored red from iconic red stripe.







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Player of the Year - Grace Hess Abingdon Lady Falcons

Grace Hess plays for Abingdon lady falcons Basketball.

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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Healthcare round table in Abingdon

U. S. Senator Tim Kaine held a healthcare round table with area health profesionals in Abingdon, Virginia to discuss upcoming legislation on healthcare in Washington D. C.

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Candidate Forum in Abingdon features other candidates

Abingdon Voters heard from Town Council candidates Jim Moore and Albert Bradley on Tuesday at the Washington County Library.

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Abingdon vs John Battle Baseball

John Battle #2 Jake Mumpower waits on the throw as Abingdon #22 Ethan Ketron runs to second during game on Tuesday at Battle Field.  Mumpower missed the throw and Ketron was safe.

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Live Painting outside Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, Virginia

Ron Bayens pauses while painting on the lawn at the The Martha Washington.  His live painting is part of Abingdon in Bloom and the celebration of spring throughout the town of Abingdon, Virginia.

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