Beaver Creek Flood plan

This walking bridge will be taken down and replaced with a design that will not build up debris and backup Beaver Creek into downtown Bristol.  The work in this phase of the plan will also take some property along the creek including some of the parking lot of Penn Stuart.

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Phil Roe talks about climate and progress in Washington

U.S. Congressman Phil Roe spoke to the Bristol Lions Club on Friday about Healthcare, Veterans Administration and other topics during the meeting.

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Fallen Marines pass through Bristol

Virgnia State Police cars escort four funeral home vans on I81 North on Friday, July 17, 2015 in Bristol, Virginia under the large cross at Victory Baptist Church. The multicar escort is traveling from Chattanooga, Tennessee through Bristol, Virginia on the way to Dover, Deleware with the bodies of Marines killed in Thursday's Shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Upon arrival, transfer cases will be draped and an honorable transfer will be conducted according to Maj. Paul L. Greenberg Public Affairs Officer/RLO.

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Bristol Brewery Opening Friday in Bristol, Virginia

Ken Monyak, Bristol Brewery.  The Brewery open on Friday and several flavors will be on tap.



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Bristol Police Camp Challenge @ Steele Creek

The Bristol Police Bomb Squad robot was brought to Camp Challenge on Wednesday as part of Camp Challenge at Steele Creek Park.  The Bristol Tennessee Police Dept. sponsors the camp and other agencies are invited during the week to show the kids what the department do for the public.



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Bristol Public Library Summer Reading program celebration

Renea and Damon Bacon play the drums together during the Summer Reading program Drum Magic at the Bristol Public Library on Wednesday.  The summer program has involved 500 youth from the Bristol Area and is in its final week.

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Burger Bar expanding into Piedmont Station

The Burger Bar in Bristol Virginia is expanding and creating a sit down eating and catering location called Piedmont Station. Joe and Kayla Deel, owners, are looking forward to more space for functions to be held and more storage for the Burger Bar.

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AJ Allmendigger golfs at Bristol Motor Speedway

AJ Allmendinger hits a golf ball from the upper deck of Bristol Motor Speedway on Tuesday towards swimming pools for charity.  Allmendinger was at the Speedway for a press conference about the Irwin Tools Night Race coming up in August.

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Steele Creek Creepy Crawlie Camp

Oliver Carpenter caught this spider in a magnifier cube during the first day of the Steele Creek Nature Center weeklong camp for 7-9 year olds.

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Studio Brew Brewery coming along well for August opening

Studio Brew is moving along for a late August opening in Bristol, Virginia.  The Economic Development Committee and Industrial Development Authority toured the new business on Monday. Owner Erich Allen, owner, talked about the time frame and the extra work that hase been performed in the historical building.

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Moonlite Theatre Owner wants to rebuild Historic Landmark

Moonlite Drive-In owner William Booker talks about what it would take to bring the Moonlite back to life.





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Free Yoga outside at Pinnacle

Friday morning Yoga Classes started at the Pinnacle.  The early morning class will be held on Friday's for the next couple of months.  Jenny Nichols is the instructor of the 1 hr. class.



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Virginia State Police get new Helipad

Mike Bowen, VSP Trooper/Pilot, talks about the new concrete pad that was poured outside their hanger at the Highlands Airport in Abingdon, Virginia.

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Bristol's BurWil will build new Stadium at ETSU

BurWil Construction Company was announced to be the contractor for the new ETSU Football Stadium.  President and COO Bill Prince is shown after the announcement was made.  Prince said his company wants to build a landmark that will last for generations.

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Man Hunt ends in Atkins, Virginia

Benjamin Shook is shown leaving the Smyth County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Marion, Virginia.  Shook and Hayleigh Wilson have been on the run since mid June when an Amber Alert was issued because Wilson is a minor and Shook is a registered sex offender.



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Celebrate Bristol 4th. Jul;y Parade and Concerts

Drivers wore Stars and Stripes hats and waved flags during the parade on Saturday.











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Southern Pride Ride Bristol VA-TN

Several trucks and cars adorned with the Confederate Battle Flag and American Flags circle the parking lot of the Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, July 3, 2015 in Bristol, Tennessee as part of the Southern Pride Ride.  Organizers started the Ride in Bristol, Virginia and drove to Johnson City, Tennessee to meet up with other Flag Supporters.  NASCAR recently requested that fans not bring the Confederate Battle flag to the races on the circuit.







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William King Museum of Art Big Messy First Thursday Fun

Nick Koesters tests the slip and slide with water, soap and paint during the Big Messy First Thursday at the William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia.  Over 100 children and adults came to slide on a slip and Slide and play in the foam pit on Thursday.





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