B-17 bomber takes to skies above serene East Tennessee countryside -
The Sentimental Journey – one of about 50 B-17s still in existence and only a handful still flying – is on display today at Tri-Cities Regional Airport. Tours are $5 while a 45-minute flight ranges from $425 to $600. Operating the plane costs about $2,000 an hour.
Former 'The Facts of Life' TV star brings message of faith -
Whelchel was the keynote speaker for the conference – a day-long round of family-oriented workshops, seminars and exhibit presentations sponsored by the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s “Find-A-Way” program. Organizers said the conference was aimed at helping area families become stronger, by providing experts and advice on topics ranging from ...
Bristol Blotter 09-04-10 -
An officer went to Rice Terrace “in reference to multiple noise complaints.” At first, he didn’t hear anything and was preparing to leave. Then a man “saw [the officer] sitting outside and decided to curse him.” The man was arrested.
Two plead guilty in street racing incident which claimed life of nurse -
Joseph Dewayne Rose, 19, and Joshua Mark Henson, 20, appeared in circuit court and entered their pleas without an agreement from the commonwealth’s attorney’s office. They are scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 15, and face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Bristol Virginia leaders study restructuring -
City leaders spent nearly two hours Friday questioning various aspects of a proposed $15.6 million debt restructuring plan before agreeing to consider it later this month.
Officer Carolyn Gudger among those honored at football game -
Before Friday night's Dobyns Bennett/Sullivan Central football game, the crowd rose to honor School Resource Officer Carolyn Gudger, Lieutenent Steve Williams, and Deputy Sam Matney.
Bradley Brock, Central High School senior, looses battle with cancer -
Bradley Brock – the Sullivan High School senior who inspired his classmates as he battled cancer – wanted to live long enough to see his 18th birthday.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests -
A traffic stop at a checking detail by Washington County Virginia Sheriff's deputies resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a fully loaded .22 caliber pistol
Former priest posts bond after arrest in Sullivan County -
A grand jury in Sullivan County indicted William "Bill" Casey on one count of criminal sexual conduct, and two counts of aggravated rape.
Wellmont golf tournament to benefit CMS raises more than $130,000 -
The Wellmont Health System Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network raised more than $130,000.
Virginia DMV License Applicants Asked To Return To DMV -
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is sending letters requesting 4,240 driver's license and ID card applicants from Wednesday, August 25, 2010 to return for a new photograph.
Milligan joins effort to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes for Romanian children -
Students at Milligan College are collecting shoes and monetary donations to assist Remember the Children, a non-profit, faith-based organization attempting to gather 10,000 pairs of shoes in 10 months for Romanian children.
Street racers plead guilty to causing woman's death -
BRISTOL, Va. – Two youths pleaded guilty Friday to a February street racing incident that claimed the life of an Abingdon nurse.
Downtown merchants pushing "Love Jonesborough" campaign -
Next time you need to buy a gift, downtown Jonesborough merchants hope you'll put your money where your heart is. Merchants in Tennessee's oldest town recently began their buy local campaign after several downtown businesses closed up shop.
Intermont auctions Skoby's ahead of demolition -
In 1946, Fred Barger Sr. -- father of "Pal" Barger -- opened a restaurant in Kingsport. Skoby's became a regional landmark.
Two arrested in Washington County, Va. for possession of meth, pot and a gun -
A traffic stop in Washington County, Virginia resulted in the arrest of two men yesterday.
David Phillips appears in court, ordered to pay for appeal -
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals is ordering David Phillips to pay for his appeal. Phillips briefly appeared in court Friday so Judge Robert Cupp could correct a clerical mistake in the record.
UPDATE: Couple of schools on a heat schedule -
A couple of schools in Southwest Virginia will release students early today due to the anticipated heat of the day.
'Take Action Against Hunger' this month -
Local food banks and non profits are working together to raise awareness on hunger in our area for Hunger Action Month.
11 Connects top morning headlines, Sept. 3 -
Check out the top morning headlines on 11 Connects news by clicking on the video link.
Dwayne Anderson becomes first recipient of the Leon Kiser Scholarship -
With his head bent slightly downward and a smile on his face Thursday, the East Tennessee State University junior received the first full-ride scholarship for the school’s bluegrass, old time and country music program. The scholarship was developed by the Twin City-based Appalachian Cultural Music Association and presented during a ...
Virginia AG speaks out against cap and trade -
Speaking to a full auditorium in a town hall-style meeting at Virginia Highlands Community College on Thursday, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said cap and trade, if passed by Congress, would send power rates through the roof.
Chilhowie hunters create TV show -
The result of that evolution debuts Saturday. “Lewis and Clark Adventures” is a reality hunting show he produced using that footage and lots of help from Eller and other friends. The show has 13 episodes that will air at 8:30 p.m. every Saturday on Tri-Cities CW4.
Finalists for superintendent's job quiet on their pullout -
“The office of superintendent certainly intrigued me,” said Brannon, a 1977 graduate of Patrick Henry High School who later worked 24 years for Washington County schools, including two as assistant superintendent. “But in the end, obviously, there were some issues that there was just no resolution to.”
Washington County deputy placed on administrative leave -
Kevin Shane Wilson, 37, is accused of committing both offences against a juvenile family member Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported in a written statement on the charges.
Naomi Tutu uses the gift of gab -
Tutu, daughter of human rights activist, South African Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu, was the keynote speaker during Virginia Intermont College’s opening convocation. About 500 students, faculty and local residents attended.
Traffic count down from last summer's record around BMS -
The recent August race week brought an estimated 625,000 motorists in and around Bristol and Bristol Motor Speedway – less than last summer’s record count of 700,000 vehicles, city Traffic Engineer David Metzger said Thursday.
Bristol Blotter 09-03-10 -
Somebody called about a drunken man driving a green Jeep Wrangler with a “very intoxicated” pregnant lady in the passenger seat.
Glade Spring man killed in car crash -
Brown died on scene. His passenger, Diana Reynolds, 51, was taken to Bristol Regional Medical Center in serious condition. Late Thursday, the hospital listed her as stable. No one else was injured.
Miracle homcoming for North Greene senior -
In early May Briana Hall had the life of most any high school senior. Her days were full of friends, homework and cheerleading but all that changed on May 11, when her car slide off the road and struck a tree.
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