Memorial Day in Bristol Virginia

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A colorful wreath was placed at the Memorial at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Virginia.

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Confederate Memorial unveiled at East Hill

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A 21 gun salute and the singing of Dixie concluded the Dedication of the Monument to Confederate Veterans at East Hill Cemetery on Sat. May 29, 2010.

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Plumb Alley Day 2010

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Susan Gamel smiles as Samya Lauren Gamel,3, decides she wants to color her fingers with chalk instead of the parking lot at the Plumb Alley Days in Abingdon, Va.

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Memorial Day brings back memories.

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Henry Mitchell pauses at the marker that bears his name and the years he was in the service during WWII at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Va.

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Rain falls heavy in Bristol, Tennessee

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Local roadways began to puddle Friday afternoon during the heavy rains in the area. These car encountered water while driving into Bristol from King College Road.

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Baldacci speaks in Bristol

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David Baldacci in interviewed by David McGee prior to his lecture at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tennessee. Baldacci was part of the Bristol Public Library 2010 Discovery Series.

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Tennessee High Doubles on fire.

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THS Doubles tennis players Owen Rockett, left, and Conner Knox are still winning during the Tennessee High School State games.


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BVU in Court in Bristol, Virginia

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Honorable Judge Larry B. Kirksey comments about the case against BVU and the City filed in his court.

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VDOT wants your help.

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This section of highway 611 in Washington County, Va. is available to adopt from the State of Virginia. In addition a new program will be asking people to sign up to keep the grassy areas mowed as well. The state budget has been cut and they are looking for help to keep the roads sides clear.

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Drags in Thunder Valley get some practice time.

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Greg Anderson, in car, and Jason Line, cycle, talk prior to a practice run at Thunder Valley on Tuesday.

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Chilhowie vs Holston for Southwest Va. playoff

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Slugfest at Patrick Henry on Friday. Holston High vs Chilhowie High in Boys Baseball. Homeruns, bases stolen, errors made, scores in double digits and it all came down to winning run scored with a walk. It doesn't get any better than this in Southwest Virginia playoffs.

Chilhowie holds their celebration for bases loaded home run shown here.

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Senior Night Softball at Virginia High

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VHS #15 Adrianne Evans hits a pitch against Gate City on Thursday. The VHS dugout is decorated for the 4 seniors who are on the team. Tonight was senior night and #15 is one of the 4 girls.


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Mobile Classrooms on the move again

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The last of the modular classrooms is readied to be moved off its supports at Central Elem. School on thursday.

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Ethan Stacy Funeral in Grundy and Richlands, Va.

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Joe Stacy is helped away from the graveside service for his son Ethan Stacy in Richlands Virginia on Wednesday, May 19th. He is being helped by his fiancee Rebecca Elswick, left, and his mother Peggy Akers. Police in Utah allege the 4-year-old boy died of abuse and neglect by his mother, Stephanie Sloop, and stepfather, Nathanael Sloop.

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Haynesfield pool patched and ready for opening

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Bristol Tn employees begin filling the city-operated Haynesfield swimming pool, which will open May 29 through Sept. 6. The pool

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Puddle Run for fun in Bristol

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4 yr. old Michael Harman runs through a water puddle on Alhambra Drive on Tuesday. He was playing with his two dogs during a break in the rain showers during the afternoon in Bristol. TN.

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John Battle and Gate City fight for win.

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Gate City #6 Nathan Brown looks back at Battle #12 Taryn Hayden as he throws the ball to #6 Austin Sorah for a tag out. Gate City won the game in the 6th. inning.

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Sullivan East vs Greeneville in Semifinals

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Sullivan East #1 Trey Gilreath tries to tag Greeneville #6 Derrik Thornton at home after a wild throw. The runner was safe during the Region 1-AA semifinals. Greeneville won the game.

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Local Medical Lab trying to get noticed

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Dr. Keith R. Latham inspects a rat that has Parkinsonís Disease at Innovative Technologies in Bristol, Va. Latham is working on trial medicines for several medical conditions.

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Building a nest by the Letter

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This bird and several others are working on a nest in the letters of the Tuesday Morning store in Bristol, Va.

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