Bristol Tennis camp strong after over 30 yrs.

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Sarah Anderson plays tennis for King College but helps out with the Bristol Tenn. Park and Rec. Tennis camp during the summer. She started playing tennis at the camp while she was a little girl.


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Remote Control Planes hit the sky in Bristol

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Bill Ramey gets ready to lauch his power Glider remote control airplane on Thursday. He tries to fly 2-3 times a week and is a member of the Johnson City Remote Control club. With over 14 electric and gas powered planes he gets lots of practice. Flying for over 40 yrs. he enjoys the relaxing hobby. His largest plane is over 80' in wingspan.


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Witten Football comes to town

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Jason Witten yells to his coaches as he watches over 1700 registered kids attend his Football camp in Elizabethton, TN. on Saturday.


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Dogs removed from house in Bristol, Va.

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This area is downstairs at the house with dogs on Lewis Street. Mold on poop with guide to take care of young dogs.  Approx. 50 dogs were taken for this one bedroom house.

Southwest VA All-Star game

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Gray #8 looks for more yards during SWVA All-Stars game on Friday in Emory Va.

Bristol Va. House Invasions

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Suspect yells at police while in police car after he was caught in a house on Bradley Street in Bristol, Va. on Thursday. Several houses were broken into even with people in the houses.


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Music heard out and about Emory

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Emory and Henry College is holding a Suzuki Music camp this week. Cass Jackson,9, plays a piece on her Cello for her mother Catie Jackson outside at Emory and Henry Wednesday. The family is from North Carolina and is staying all week for the camp.


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Mustang goes 1000 laps and still more on one tank

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Driver David Ragan drives the 1000 th. lap in a new mustang v-6 300+ horsepower car getting over 40 mpg at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday as Ford Motorsports Marketing Mgr. Tim Duerr waves the checkered flag.


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Competition for sales of fireworks gets fired up

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Sullivan County Mayor Steve Godsey signs applications for the sale of Fireworks that have crossed his desk following the vote to allow the fireworks in Sullivan County.


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Bristol White Sox vs Elizabethton Twins in opener

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Just as the game with the Bristol Whitesox playing the Elizabethton Twins was getting started a rainbow formed. For many this would be lucky, but alas this was not for the BriSox. They lost opener but will be at home for several more games.

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Bristol White Sox vs Elizabethton Twins in opener

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Sox #10 Qualon Millender looks back to umpire after he slid into second with Twins #12 showing the ball.


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Homeowner protects home shoots intruder

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Sullivan County resident William Lusk stands infront of his house that was broken into while he was inside. 4 locks on the door were damaged as well as the door itself. Lusk shot the intruder.


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New Director of Sullivan County Schools on the Job

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New Sullivan County Director of Schools Jubal C. Yennie put his plans forward on his first day at work Monday.


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Summer is here in Sunflowers

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Sharon Brooks planted these sunflower seeds in April and their beauty is starting to shine on this first day of Summer the longest day of the year. They are shining next to her apt. on Ash Street in Bristol, TN.


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Schumacher wins over 300 mph.

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Top Fuel was won by Tony Schumacher at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Sunday.


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NHRA drags in the Books now.

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Winners Tony Schumacher, John Force and Mike Edwards hold up trophies after winning at Thunder Valley.


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Getting Married the way it ought to be.

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John and Rhonda Morris were married early in the morning at the starting line at the Bristol Dragway in Sunday.


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Greer Remembered

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Brian Greer, left, and Van Greer hold plaque to celebrate their dad at Bristol Dragway.


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Force on a roll at Bristol Dragway.

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John Force won the Funny car at Bristol Dragway on Sunday.


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Grass Only Beef getting a foothold in area

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A cow looks back as others in the herd eat grass on the farm of Will Clark in Rich Valley , VA. Grass only cattle has become popular again and several restaurants in the area are serving only this beef.


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