Political Dinners in Abingdon 2014

United States Senator Mark Warner, D-VA, shakes hands with 11 year old Joshua Richardson during the Washington County Democrates Potluck dinner in Abingdon, Virginia on Saturday, November 1, 2014.  Elizabeth Richardson, 8, Jonathan Richardson, 7, and Stephen Richardson, Father, look on as well.  Warner and former US Rep. Rick Boucher were crisscrossing Southwest Virginia on the final days to election Tuesday talking with supporters.

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Some arrived at 2 am. for Romney Rally in Abingdon

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Honaker High School students were in line waiting for the Romney Ralley in Abingdon. Some of the students were in line at 2 am on Friday morning.

Romney Rally in Abingdon seen by thousands

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Mitt Romney speaks at Carter Cat business in Abingdon, Virginia on Friday to a crowd of several thousands of supporters.

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Gov. McDonnell comes to cut ribbon on power plant.

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Dominion Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Farrell II, left, shows Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell the flow of coal and other fuel sources that the Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center uses to produce electricity following a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 27, 2012 in Virginia City, Va.

TEA Party meets in Abingdon

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Sam Murphy, Bluff City, Tenn. talks about his interest in being part of the TEA Party rally in Abingdon on Saturday. The eagle is part of a parade float from Jonesborough, Tenn. that was on loan for the rally.

State gives money to locals

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Va. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling talks about the money that Virginia was giving local businesses while visiting the Heartwood center on Tuesday.

Candidates answer questions

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Local area Chamber of Commerce attended Tuesday a forum to listen to local candidates running for the Virginia House and Senate at the Barter II. The Virginia Chamber was videotaping to run on the website of the organization.

McDonnell pushes area to businesses

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PHOTO EARL NEIKIRK/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER..Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell answers questions during his visit to Abingdon, Va. on Monday. The Gov. is in town to promote the e-Region programs in the state. Electronic Information Techonolgy, Energy, Education and Emerging technologies compose the 4 E's.

Rhythm And Roots Saturday

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PHOTO EARL NEIKIRK/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER..Former Virgninia Gov. Time Kaine talks with Bristol Tenn. Mayor David Shumaker during Rhythm and Roots Reunion on Saturday.

Local officals talk to group about drug laws in Tennessee

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Rep. Jon Lundberg, right, and Rep. Tony Shipley talk to the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition meeting on Thursday.

Group has rally in Abingdon to voice concerns about Griffith

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Prince the dog wears a sign during the Rally in Abingdon to protest Congressman Griffith and the over spending of the US Government.


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Public voices concern about redrawn districts

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Del. Joe Johnson, 4th district, left, and Del. William "Bill" Carrico, Sr. 5th District listen to Del. Johnny Joannou 79th. point out the changes in the redistrcting maps being considered in both Virginia House and Senate. A public meeting was held in Abingdon, VA to hear from the public about the recent changes. New maps eliminate Johnson's district.


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