Outside fun in the Sun

Zander Leonard, 3, works on his skateboarding skills as his sister, Trinity Roberts, 4, waits her turn on a hot Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Bristol, Virginia.

Jungle Book Ballet Camp for kids

Cora Stockner works on her ballet jumping during the 3-5 year old Children's Camp at Bristol Ballet on Tuesday.  The children work on ballet moves for an end of the week performance of The Jungle Book and also made Jungle Book style crafts.

Photos Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier/HeraldCourier.com

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/jungle-book-ballet-camp-being-held-this-week-in-bristol/article_6075e08c-330b-11e6-ad16-e3fdfb8ab923.html

Southwest Virginia Health Authority

Melanie Jorgensen with Virginia Organizing speaks to the Southwest Virginia Health Authority during a public meeting on Wednesday in Abingdon, Virginia.  A large group was on hand to represent Lee County who has been without a local hospital.

Photos Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier/HeraldCourier.com

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/virginia-panel-has-questions-for-wellmont-msha-on-merger/article_569e78fa-e5d4-5c9f-84ba-69aec9656ef2.html

Harvard Ultimate Frisbee comes to Sullins Academy

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Eliza Chang, Sullins Academy class of 2008, member of the Harvard Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Quasars, throws to her team during an Ultimate Frisbee match at Sullins Academy.





Eliza Chang, Sullins Academy class of 2008, member of the Harvard Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, Quasars, talks to the students on Tuesday prior to an Ultimate Frisbee match at Sullins Academy.

Photo Earl Neikirk/Bristol Herald Courier/HeraldCourier.com

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/sullins-alumna-leads-harvard-ultimate-team-exhibition/article_c72a5622-9784-5c7b-bf6c-e1a97ca00438.html

Highlands Festival Opens in Abingdon

BHC 080313 HighlandShoppers 03, a photo by Neikirk Image on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Nora Jones, 2, looks out over the Highlands Festival Children's play area from atop her pirate ship. Jones was with her sister Zoe Jones and Grandmother Tammy Wright.