Here is one more to watch on Emory's Football team

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TJ Frazier punts for Emory and Henry College. He is a Junior.


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Check out the new sign at RC's on Hwy 11.

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RC's Storage has another new sign that is being worked on. This 1936 "Rainbow Autel" sign is from Chilhowie and is having a face lift and new lettering and paint. The Rainy weather was slowing down the lettering of the word Rainbow. No Rainbow Today weather wise.


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Thank you to Foster Care families for Dogs and Cats and Horses.

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One of the dogs that Shirley Rhone is caring for that were given up last week by a family who ran into tough times. Maybe 7 dogs was too many.


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Healthy Foods Brought to Washington Lee Elem. School

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Washington Lee Students line up to taste Blue Berries as part of the Chefs Move to Schools program.


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Straight Talk from Rick Boucher about Record

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US Congressman Rick Boucher spoke to the Bristol Herald Courier Editorial Board on Tuesday about his campaign and his record during his years in congress.


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Cooler weather brings cooler crops

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This Chestnut is slowly coming out and will soon fall to the ground along with several others along Alhambra Dr. in Bristol, TN. on a rainy Monday. Pumpkins in the area are ready for harvest as well.


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It's Harvest Time in Tennessee

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Michelle Corey cuts some grapes during harvest in September at the Corey Ippolito Winery in Blountville, TN.

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Students help Clean the Creek

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One section of the Vance Middle School Save the Planet Club starts picking up trash during the Beaver Creek Cleanup on Saturday. This was the 11th year. The Kids get points for taking part in events like this and the top pointed getters go on a trip at end of year. 65 people had signed up at school for working Sat.


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UMWA backs Boucher at annual event in Russell County

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UMWA President Cecil Roberts talks to union members about Rick Boucher during the UMWA meeting and meal in Castlewood, Va. at the Russell County Fairgrounds on Saturday.


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Jennings helps win another for Emory

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Emory and Henry College #7 Caleb Jennings looks for running room throught the line during the game with Methodist Saturday.


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Chilhowie runs away with win over Northwood

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Chilhowie #6 Brett Johnson runs downfield past Northwood during Chilhowie’s 35-0 Hogoheegee District victory friday night.


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Boom Boom out go the lights in Chilhowie

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Chilhowie Fire Dept. uses their truck to light the football field after a power outage at 8:15 during the second quarter on Friday night in the game against Northwood. The power was restored after about a hour.


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Hurry up fall.

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These leaves are showing the first signs of fall on the first full day of Autumn even though the 90 temps are showing summer still trying to hang on in the area.


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It will huff and puff and burn your car up

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Rick and Sheri Dorritie stand with their Transaurus. It will eat cars but also has been used to teardown buildings. It will be the grand ending at the Super Chevy weekend at Bristol Dragway this weekend at Fas Mart Thunder Valley Mayhem presented by JanPak


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Mother nature is watching

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The Trees have eyes and this one in Steele Creek Park has two eyes and a mouth if you look hard. Remember you are being watched.


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Emory Volleyball has players with diverse backgrounds

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Emory and Henry College #1 Morgan Grant hits into Lynchburg College #24 Rebecca Loftis during game on Wednesday at Emory. Lynchburg took all three games. Grant is from Abingdon High School but has come back to play after a stint as a model in New York. See more at www.Tricities.com.


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Coeburn takes care of Clintwood in Volleyball

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Coeburn #12 Taylor Moore shoots over Clintwood #35 Talor Stanley during Tuesday game in Coeburn who is now 9-1


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Circus comes to town

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Brysn Graybeal,7, Bristol, Va. gets ready to ride Lawrence the Camel, 11, as Jeremiah Cook holds on, on Tuesday at the Lewis and Clark Circus. The Circus will be at exit 5 in Bristol, Va. Tues and Wed. Midway opens at 4 and shows are at 5 and 7:30.


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Nighttime comes alive with Rock and Roll and Roots

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The band Dr. Dog plays on the State Street Stage on Friday Evening around 11:00 pm. giving the crowd their version of Indie Rock and dancing on the stage with the dancing crowd.


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Del comes back to Bristol

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Del McCoury sings for a full house at the VA Folklife Workshop Stage during the Rhythm and Roots festival in downtown Bristol.


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