Virginia High and John Battle Split Soccer

Virginia High #5 Alex Adkins moves downfield with the ball as John Battle #7 Brayden Stout slides in front of #8 Bailey Farmer on Friday.

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The Olde Farm to host another PGA event for Mountain Mission School

Tim Finchem, past commissioner of the PGA, speaks during the announcement of the American Legends for Mountain Mission Kids Golf Tournament at the Olde Farm on Wednesday.



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Bristol Prep Basketball

Isaiah Francis is from Beckley, WV and plays basketball for Bristol Prep.

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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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Springtime allergies are HERE!!

Gwen Orman with Gwen's Herb Shop in Bristol Virginia talks about seasonal allergies and what to do year round to help with sinus problems.  In business for 24 years the inventory can help with many problems for those who want a more natural way to treat health problems.

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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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UVA Wise Red White Spring Football Game

White #26 Terrence Lambert runs for some yards as Red #50 Dylan Glovine closes in to tackle.

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New restaurants opening soon at Pinnacle

Lexington, Kentucky-based Drake’s will open at The Pinnacle in mid-June, according to company officials. The restaurant will serve a variety of beer, burgers and sushi.

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Candidate Meet and Greet Bristol Virginia

Bristol Virginia City Council candidates Bil Hartley, left, Kevin Wingard, Michael Pollard and Neal Osborne were on hand for the Bristol Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidates Meet and Greet on Wednesday at the Bristol Virginia School Board offices.  Candidates answered questions that were chosen before the event and asked for the first time during the event.

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King University offering Esports in Varsity Athletics

Samantha Oplinger, Criminal Justice Major, watches a scene from "Overwatch" at King University.  Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.  The University is introducing E Sports to their varsity sports.

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Rhythm & Roots Reunion Artist list announced

Brent Treash, Music Committee Chairman, points out the headliners for the 18th. Annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion following the unveiling of the list outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Tuesday.



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Rotary announces Teachers of the Year

Hannah  Cooper, left, from Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, Bristol Virginia and Beth Link, Fairmount Elementary School, Bristol, Tennessee were chosen as Teachers of the Year during the 31st. Frank W. DeFriece, Jr. Teacher Awards Banquet.

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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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Busch wins Food City 500 Monday edition

Kyle Busch celebrates winning the Monday Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.



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Award Winning Photography 2017 VPA Awards

2nd. Place General News Photo 2017 Virginia Press Association Awards.

Nancy Reynolds just moved to Bristol, Tennessee and she stopped by the Believe in Bristol Santa sleigh on Saturday and asked Santa for some help in her life decisions.   Santa was on hand at the Farmer's Market for free photos with Santa.



3rd. Place Breaking News Photo 2017 Virginia Press Association Awards.

Tennessee State Troopers and emergency response are shown blocking the body on Highway 421 in Sullivan County at the scene of a person being hit by a truck.  The truck, left, suffered damage to the front on the passenger side.



2nd. Place Picture Story 2017 Virginia Press Association Awards

A member of the Knoxville Holstons spots a waxed vintage moustache while warming up to bat against the Emmett Machinists of Knoxville on Saturday at Rocky Mount Historical Site in Piney Flats, Tennessee.  This was the opening game of the season for the teams as part of the Tennessee ASsociation of Vintage Base Ball.







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Food City 500 postponed till Monday due to rain, just like last year

Erik Jones is interviewed by PRN Radio during driver introductions on Sunday for Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.











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Tiny House Village at Bristol

The Tiny House Village is a new living option for race weekend in Bristol, Tennessee.  The houses will be back in August once again.

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Food City Family Race Night 2018

Mason Light, 9, from Kingsport, Tennessee is a big Kyle Busch fan and he worn his hat to get autographed during Food City Family Race Night.  Light has been attending the race for over half of his short life.

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911 Telecommunications Week

Jessica Manis has worked for Sullivan County 911 Center for 8 years.  This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

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Fires in Blountville and Bristol during Fire Alert Day

A fire fighter walks through the remains of the greenhouses of Canh Bui of Blountville.  A fire started and was fanned by the low humidity and winds that took the fire through the property buring buildings, cars, and part of the house of Bui. Sullivan County, Avoca, Bluff City Volunteer Fire Departments were on hand as well as other agencies from Kingsport.

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