Christmas Open House in Downtown Bristol

Cathyrn Baker, 21 mos., looks back after she tried to share her sugar cookie with the members of the Bristol Ballet who were advertising their play The Nutcracker while in the windows of the Bristol Ballet in downtown Bristol during Open House on Monday.







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Denim Does it for L.C. King

The LC King label inside some of the jeans that are produced in Bristol, Tennessee.  The company has two lines Pointer Brand and LC King.











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Black Friday sales begin before Thanksgiving.....

Best Buy Geek Squad Supervisor, Kyle Chaulk, talks about the hot items that Best Buy is planning on while standing in front of the movie "Frozen" which is also projected to be a hot item this shopping season.



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Richlands over Marion to play on in post season run.

Marion #20 Sam Wagner  gets stopped by Richlands #4 Matthew Harris, #1 Cade Mullins #58 Logan McGlothlin and #5 Chance Collins.





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Richard Petty comes to Food City

Ray Poston gets NASCAR Racing legend Richard Petty to autograph a painting of the #43 car that was painted by Poston's son at the Euclid Food City on Wednesday in Bristol, Virginia.  Petty was at the store to receive a check for $100,000 from Food City to Mission Able.

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UT Vols Girls Basketball Coach Warlick speaks at Rotary

UT Women's Basketball coach Holly Warlick spoke during the monthly Rotary Club of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee on Tuesday at the Bristol Train Station.





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Griffith signs with Pitt

Alex Griffith will play his last year as a senior on the Virginia High Bearcats baseball team.  Griffith signed Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 to play with University of Pittsburgh.

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Real life Training for Bristol Virginia Fire Department

Members of the Bristol, Virginia Fire Dept. were using the recently vacant Bonham Circle Apartments in Bristol, Virginia for training on Tuesday, November 11, 2014.  The Department was working on ISO certification 240 hours with new employees.  The apartments gave a real life testing ground.





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Marion over Chatham in 1st. round Football Playoffs

Marion #9 Preston Shaft is the center of attention after he scored a touchdown at the end of the first half following an interception against Chatham on Friday.











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Speedway in Lights and Night of Smiles at Bristol Motor Speedway

A Creek Monster swims next to the Bristol Dragway as part of the Ford Speedway in Lights at the Bristol Motor Speedway which opens Friday to the Public.  Money goes to the Speedway Children's Charities.



Claudia Byrd, Executive Director Bristol Chapter Speedway Children's Charities announces the dollar amout given away to 88 organizations on the Night of Smiles at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Rye Cove run for Region 1A West stopped by Auburn Volleyball

Rye Cove volleyball coach Greg Gilliam talks to his team during a timeout after Auburn jumped out to a quick lead during game 1 on Wednesday in Marion.







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Union vs Marion in Region 2A West Volleyball

Marion #1 Callee Cox and #3 Bakker Cullop run into each other as Cox hits the ball over the net to Union #21 Hanna Reynolds and #3 Ali Morgan.





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November weather in the 70's!!!!!!

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Brittni Altmann gets inspiration from Nephew

UVA Wise senior and John Battle graduate Brittni Altmann #10 jokes around prior to the King Univ. Volleyball games on Wednesday.





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Bristol Tennessee Schools teaching with Lucky Robot

Theresa Mayo has been working at Anderson Elem. School recently with teachers and students.  The system is being shared between Anderson and Fairmount Schools in Bristol, Tennessee.

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King University teaches Fly Fishing

King University student Brady Seehorn is helped by Wendy Traynor as Brittany Stringer looks on during the Fly Fishing class at the school.

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Sullivan East vs Sullivan South in Tenn. Playoffs

Sullivan East #1 Ben Botts runs away from a host of Sullivan South players.

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Gate City over Union in Volleyball Thursday

Gate City #13 Lindsey Harper celebrates a point scored during Union game on Thursday.



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City Council Retreat

Bristol Virginia City councilman Bill Hartley reads out brainstorming ideas during the first day of a two day retreat for City Council.

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