Senior student-athletes from 29 high schools in Virginia and Tennessee have been nominated for the Gene "Pappy" Thompson Award for Excellence. From this list five finalists will be selected and profiled beginning on Tuesday, May 21. They will continue on May 23, 25, 28 and 30. And, from those five, one will be selected as the 2024 winner. The winner will be profiled on Saturday, June 1.
Senior student-athletes from 29 high schools in Virginia and Tennessee have been nominated for the Gene "Pappy" Thompson Award for Excellence. From this list five finalists will be selected and profiled beginning on Tuesday, May 21. They will continue on May 23, 25, 28 and 30. And, from thos…
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The law of averages said that it was bound to happen sooner or later, and it did. Suddenly, Tennessee High's historic baseball season is down to its last out.
ABINGDON, Va. – So, what’s the deal with this freshman catcher for Abingdon High School’s baseball team?
Senior Ben Kilbourne and junior Dawson Tuell come up big for Chilhowie in district showdown
From time to time, each of us experiences a wilderness experience. But as we humbly ask our Father-Mother God for help, we will have what we need to prevail.
We have gotten so used to throwing out things today that manufacturers apparently don’t care to make anything that lasts anymore.
West Ridge High School is still in just its third year of existence, and the school’s softball program continues to seek its first regional appearance.If the Wolves are going to reach the region stage this season, they have some work to do. West Ridge dropped its opening game in the District…
Madelyn Dulaney doesn't try to overpower the opposition. She has other ways to get batters out. "I really just work on spin over speed," said Dulaney, David Crockett's freshman pitcher, who struck out 14 and scattered three hits in leading the Pioneers to a 4-0 District 1-AAA opening round t…
It was the scuttlebutt in Coeburn and the subject of rumors in Big Stone Gap.
The Bristol Rhythm AFC soccer club will host a “Meet the Players” event on Friday, May 10, at The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini-Golf at 1125 Old Euclid Center in Bristol, Virginia.
Eastside High School basketball star spends her weekends at the race track
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But the museum claims they haven't received an offical request for their return.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — The Sullivan County Board of Education approved several plans on Thursday, including a mowing contract for all of its campuses and the terms for the sale of property near West Ridge High School.
The Sullivan County Humane Society has launched an initiative aimed at facilitating the adoption of senior pets and providing ongoing support for their non-routine medical needs.
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Junior League of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a fundraiser at the Abingdon Vineyards.
On a snowy day in January 2003, tourism officials from across Southwest Virginia converged on the Carter Fold for an organizational meeting of something called “The Crooked Road.”
Be on the lookout for rain both day this weekend.
"It's playoff baseball and it's hard to beat a team four times,'' said Tennessee High head coach Preston Roberts, after the Vikings' 4-2 win over Unicoi County on Thursday. "Unicoi is a well-coached team and they've played us really tough four times this season. There's not been any run-rule…
It was 2-1 in favor of Virginia High heading to the sixth inning against Lebanon on Thursday night at DeVault Stadium. "A great, great ball game, a good atmosphere, great crowd," Virginia High head coach Adam Moore said. "I felt both teams were competing hard and then the sixth inning appro…
Junior pitcher Sophia Wright stars as Patrick Henry maintains perfect district mark
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David and Mike talk about college basketball's portal news as Virginia Tech makes noise, UVa is quiet, and some early looks at ACC football.
For the second straight season, Unicoi County pitcher Kolby Jones ended Sullivan East’s district tournament hopes with a gem on the mound.The 6-foot-2 right-hander struck out 14 en route to a three-hit shutout as the visiting Blue Devils defeated the Patriots, 4-0, in the District 1-AAA play…
Daniel Boone raps out 13 hits en route to District 1-4A win over West Ridge
After one season playing for Miami University in Ohio, Gate City High School graduate Bradley Dean is returning to the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. East Tennessee State volleyball head coach Lindsey Devine announced on Wednesday the signings of Makayla Bays (Gate City) and Kari …
The 2023-24 season in the NBA’s G League featured some Southwest Virginia success stories, from Mac McClung to Oscar Tshiebwe and former Emory & Henry player and assistant coach Jarell Christian, who served as general manager of the Maine Celtics in the season that just ended in the G Le…
Former JMU football standout has worked in a variety of offensive roles for the Wasps
Former Dartmouth offensive lineman Ethan Sipe committed to Virginia on Wednesday.
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a multi-part series about The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, which this year marks its 20th anniversary.
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Still clad in an orange jail-issue jumpsuit, Brian Lamont Turner has taken over his own legal defense and spotted an omission that could disrupt the government's case.
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Bristol market.
A total of 82 people were arrested Sunday.
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Anna Summers had two doubles and two singles, drove in two runs and scored two runs to lead the Castlewood Blue Devils to a 12-2 Cumberland District softball home win over the Thomas Walker Pioneers on Friday.
Bishop Moore Catholic quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen became the second signal-caller to commit to Virginia in this recruiting cycle.
Virginia's pitching staff posted two shutouts over the last week and could be headed in the right direction with the postseason nearing.
Sophomore Aidan Woods pitched a complete-game two-hitter as Abingdon earned an 11-1 five-inning Mountain 7 District baseball victory over the Ridgeview Wolfpack on Thursday evening.
David and Mike talk about college basketball's portal news as Virginia Tech makes noise, UVa is quiet, and some early looks at ACC football.
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The historic vote came the same week that United Methodists repealed a ban on LGBTQ clergy serving in the church, one of the largest Protestant denominations in the U.S.
Grab the popcorn and settle in: From action-adventure to horror, rom-com and re-releases, here’s your guide to every movie coming to theaters and streaming services this summer.
“The Georgie and Mandy storyline has a lot more to be told,” Montana Jordan says. “Everybody knows that, but we’ll see where it goes.” The series is expected this fall.
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