Dr. Ralph Stanley Memorial Service attended by hundreds of fans

Larry Sparks, right, Judy Marshall and Dan Marshall sing a Ralph Stanley song during the memorial service for Dr. Ralph Stanley on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in McClure, Virginia.  Sparks was a past member of the Clinch Mountain Boys which included Stanley.

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Niswonger Children's Hospital Golf Classic

Former University of Tennessee Head Football coach Phillip Fulmer sits in his golf cart on Monday prior to the Niswonger Children's Hospital Classic.  Fulmer spoke about his memories of Pat Summitt and his concern about her condition.

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Old Glade Antique Tractor Association

Ken Akers works the Binder on Saturday as members of the Old Glade Antique Tractor Association spent time with 1926 Wheat Binder at the Fairview Homestead in Abingdon, Virginia.

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Organic Farming

Jonathan Kiser holds some of the produce that is grown on his organic farm in Mendota, Va. called Rivermyst Farm that is sold to customers at local farmers markets and directly to customers as well.

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Saturday at Muddy Creek

Joey Savatgy, #37, takes the inside of turn one at the start of the Moto 1 250 Class on Saturday at Muddy Creek during the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.



Ken Roczen #94 during the Moto 1 450 Class on Saturday at Muddy Creek during the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross.

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at Muddy Creek

Justin Barcia takes a turn hard at Muddy Creek on Thursday during a short practice for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross this weekend.

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Pirate Fest introduces fan to the new Bristol Pirates.

Bristol Pirate Alexis Bastardo signs a baseball for a fan during Pirate Fest on Wednesday.  The first home game is Sunday, June 26.

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Donkey on the run from home

This donkey was spotted along Highway 126 in Bristol, Tennessee on Monday morning.  The Bledsoe and Cress family have taken up the care and search for the donkey's family.

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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway

Shawn Langdon, left, Tommy Johnson Jr., and Jason Line all won the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series at Thunder Valley in their classes.  Langdon, Top Fuel, Johnson, Funny Car and Line in Pro Stock.

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Emmett Elementary wins Gov. Recycling Award

Members of the Emmett Elementary School Tree Huggers Club Sophie Johnson, Abby Johnson, Luke Singleton, Emily Childress and Clayton Carr as shown in the school garden with the Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award.  The 4th. and 5th. graders have started a full recycling program in the school as well as a garden for the schools usage.

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Father's Day on the lake.

William Vance fishes with his son, 12 yr. old Logan Vance just below the Weir Dam on Friday.  The family was going to Luray to fish but read about South Holston Lake and decided to drive from West Virginia to the area to fish for Father's Day weekend and camp.

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NHRA Drivers support Speedway Children's Charities with Shootout

NHRA driver Matt Hagan talks with his shooting team during an event at Kettlefoot Gun and Rod Club for Speedway Children's Charities on Thursday.

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Jungle Book Ballet Camp for kids

Cora Stockner works on her ballet jumping during the 3-5 year old Children's Camp at Bristol Ballet on Tuesday.  The children work on ballet moves for an end of the week performance of The Jungle Book and also made Jungle Book style crafts.

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BVU Audit continues with question

BVU Authority President and CEO Don Bowman reviews past audits, meeting minutes, memos and other documents related to a new state audit finding.

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Bristol Craft Beer Festival

Beer from area craft breweries was flowing in Bristol, Viriginia on Friday.  Music and food and beer was the theme for the first Bristol Craft Beer Festival.

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Bark for Life event

Santana is 13 yrs. old and was trying to bob for duckies in a small kiddie pool during the Bark for Life on Saturday.  All money raised was for the American Cancer Society.

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VHSL Championships in Radford and Salem

Virginia High #1 David Arthur drives downfield with Bruton #9 Courtland Ford and #11 Sharif Donkor behind.

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Wise Central doubles team of  Mariah Barnette, right, and Jessee Kennedy, left, both look to return a shot during their match on Friday at Radford University in the VHSL Tennis Championships against the Wilson Memorial team.

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Honaker #10 Jordan Stout goes airborne after he was blocked by Riverheads #7 Tristan Robson on Friday in Radford in the Boys 1A soccer.

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Virginia High #13 Gavin Leonard waits for the throw as Goochland Player slides into first safe duirng the VHSL 2A  Baseball game on Friday.

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Blue Lizard made in Tennessee

Blue Lizard labels are applied to 5 oz. bottles of Sport Sunscreen on Thursday at Crown Laboratories, Inc. in Johnson City, Tennessee.

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Barrier Free Access to Fishing and Hunting Trails

Robert Deel, left, watches as his brother Richard Deel takes a caught trout off his hook after catching it on the new Barrier Free fishing area on Big Tumbling Creek on Wednesday.  The new area is located in the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area outside Saltville, Virginia.  Deel broke his neck at age 15 and still is able to hunt and fish in the area.

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Steele Creek Nature Center Update

Work has begun on the new expanded Nature Center at Steele Creek Park.  The new elevator shaft is shown and the plumbing and electrical are being installed as well.  The building is on schedule for December finish but the interior will be some time after that.

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