UVA Wise names Library Foyer for First Black Student

 “Today, we recognize Dr. Fuller for a lifetime of achievements and a life of service, faith, courage, and tenacity,” Chancellor Donna P. Henry said. “The University of Virginia’s College at Wise library foyer will be named the Dr. Miriam Delois Morris Fuller Library Foyer in her honor.”

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Virginia High Graduation at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Virginia High School graduated seniors at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, May 22.  Covid-19 caused the students to use social distancing while still experiencing the graduation excitement.

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Candlelight Vigil held for Baby Boswell

The community gathered Tuesday evening at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bristol, Virginia, to pray for 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell after remains were found last week on property in Blountville, Tennessee. Evelyn was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert in Tennessee.  Ribbons were given out for people to wear in support.

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Sullivan East down to Boone on Coach Dyer last home game Friday.

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. – Daniel Boone senior guard Jared Adkins had a career night on a night that concluded the regular season career of Sullivan East coach John Dyer. The Dyer Dome on Valentine’s Day was the perfect setting for the passionate Dyer, whose teams always seem to play with a lot of heart. But Adkins had other ideas and made six 3-pointers en route to a career-high 32 points in the Trailblazers’ 80-68 victory.

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Alice in Wonderland COSPLAY

Eastman Camera Club held a COSPLAY version of Alice in Wonderland.  Great Models and Fantastic outfits and make up.  

University of Virginia class comes to Appalachia to learn about investments in the area.

University of Virginia Professor Christine Mahoney looks at a ledger at the Mountain Heritage Museum and Gallery in St. Paul, Virginia as part of a visit with her J-Term Class.

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Washington Lee Elementary School wins National Award

Bristol Virginia Public School Superintendent Keith Perrigan high fives a student from Washington Lee Elementary School as they walk the “red carpet” on Friday, December 13, 2019 after being named National School of Distinction for the State of Virginia.

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UVA Wise Benefactors Dinner

Chancellor Donna Henry joins UVA President Jim Ryan and college leaders in the traditional Jefferson Toast following the annual Benefactors Celebration and Campaign Kick-Off

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Annual Girl's STEM-H Day at UVA Wise

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UVA Wise Fall Convocation and iPad issue day

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Chancellor Donna P. Henry kicked off the academic year Tuesday by predicting the college will bring the liberal arts experience into the 21st century and embrace new technology to enhance the higher education experience.















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