Eastside is the best of two schools

clockwise lower left--Caleb Riner, Nick Sturgill both were from Coeburn HS. and Kobe Lawson, Ryan Milgrim went to St.. Paul HS.

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Quaker Steak and Lube in Bristol

Jeff Tickle, co-owner Quaker Steak and Lube, talks about the business and how the idea was brought to Bristol and the future for the resturant in Bristol, Virginia.  A shell from the "War Wizard" hangs above the head of Tickle.   Quaker Steak and Lube  community pre-opening event on Monday in Bristol , Virginia.  The grand opening is set for June 4.  Shown are two of the many flavorings of wings that are available on the extensive menu.  Special nights are also being planned.  The resturant is motor sports themed with motorcycles, jet ski's, Cars and Trucks hanging from the ceiling.

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Va. Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Buddy Moore leads the group of 25 runners on their way in support of the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia.  The local runners will continue to Wythe County on Saturday.  State wide the runs will all meet in Richmond for the Summer Olympics on June 6-8.

Eastside over JI Burton in Softball

Eastside #16 Deja Stallard jumps to avoid the tag from the Burton Catcher Caitlyn Yates after tagging the plate during the game on Friday.  Eastside #8 Erin Stanley yells as she rounded third base to home plate after hitting a home run against JI Burton on Friday to put her team up 2-0 early in the game.

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Police chase ends in Gunfire

The Washington County, VA. Sheriff's Dept, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, TBI and other agencies were on the scene of a shooting on Highway 126 Thursday morning after a chase that began in Washington County, Virginia and ended in Tennessee.  

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Honaker 10-0 over Holston Baseball

Honaker #23  Tyler Hale looks back at Holston #6 Conrad Thacker during a run down between second and third.  Hale was forced out as the runner on first ran to second.  

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Sullins Academy Field Day 2014

Grayson Burke reacts as his water balloon breaks during the Water Balloon Contest with the 5th. graders at Sullins Academy on Wednesday.  Sullins Academy field day was on Wednesday in Bristol, Va.  The school had a day of athletic events and water events including time with the Washington County Fire Rescue Department.

Virginia High Baseball over Wise Union

VHS #6 Daulton Home rolls after tagging second base and forcing out Union #14 Ethan Villiard.

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John Battle over Lee High in Softball

Battle #7 Brooke Rutherford runs to first base as Lee High #11 K. Woodard blocks the base going for the ball.  The two collided and Rutherford was safe.

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Wise Central loses to Gate City Softball

Gate City #32 Taylor Pendleton runs infront of Central #13 Logan Reynolds who was fielding a grounder during game on Tuesday.

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Blountville getting fixed up

The Deery Inn in Blountville is in need of some tender care to fix problems that are  becoming an expensive problem.  Water leaks are causing siding to peal and mold to grow on the outside of the structure shown by Dennis Houser.

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Behind at the Barter for Wizard of OZ

Main Stage Carpenter - Byron Hunt talks about the stage sets used for the Wizard of OZ at the Barter.  Hunt has to make sure all flying props and people run smoothly during the play.

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Historic Mural over half done

Artist Ellen Elmes continues to work on her wall mural in Downtown Abingdon on Wednesday.  The project started in July 2013 and is 2/3 completed.  Elmes is shown painting a section with part of the original drawing to serve as a guide.

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"The Tent" goes up at Barter Stage II

Workers beging to lay out the sections of a tent that the Barter Theater is constructing on the Barter Stage II property.  The tent will have wooden floor and utilities for parties and receptions.

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The Robert E. Lee sign at RC's Storage along Lee Highway is getting a fresh coat of paint this week.  All the old paint was cracking and peeling so Dennis Elam, shown, and Ron Counts were scraping off the old and putting on the new.  The sign has been at the storage location since April 2010.

Buying piece of history as VI College closes doors

All the sports jersey's from Virginia Intermont College teams are on sale at the Bookstore on campus.

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Wise Central over Battle in Baseball

Central #22 Caleb Mills chases down Battle #11 Cameron Phillips.  Phillips was out.

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Young Golfers take to course on Sunny day!

Caleb Brummitt, 10, reacts as his putt misses the hole while playing at Clear Creek Golf Course on Monday.  Conner Brummitt, 6, was with his brother working on his game as well.  The two have only been playing just over a year.

Award for good reading

Bethanie Fleenor, left, races Keona Fielitz down an inflatable slide at Holston View Elem. School on Monday.  Grades K-6 students got to play outside as part of good testing in the accelerated reader program.

Vivid Rainbow comes after storms in Bristol

This rainbow formed over Bristol, Virginia and the American Flag on Euclid Ave. on Friday.