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3 people, including Lee Co. man, charged with murder in Claiborne County appear in court
A Lee County man and two other suspects accused of shooting and killing a man in Claiborne County, Tennessee, made their first court appearance there Tuesday. A judge set their bonds at $1 million dollars. Patrick Andrew Smith, of Keokee, is facing murder, conspiracy and robbery charges along with Courtney Gilpin of New Tazewell, Tennessee and Jimmy Riffe of Catawba, North Carolina.
Cloak of darkness
Home Opinion Letters Thank you very much for your well-written editorial. I agree wholeheartedly that Mayor Hall should resign and anyone else who is found out to have had knowledge of the increases to the project budget. I would hope that the citizens of the city would demand an investigation and an audit. I moved to Prince George from Victoria in 2015.
BCM's variety show to be syndicated in two additional PBS markets
Radio Bristol's Farm & Fun Time Show has gained the potential for millions of more viewers on public television. The musical variety show is a tribute and throwback to old radio show live performances. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum announced on Wednesday the syndicated show has been picked up by Tennessee and North Carolina PBS stations.
Public hearing of two water utility districts set for Monday
There is a planned merger of two water utility districts serving about 4,000 residents of Sullivan County. A public hearing is set Monday, July 6, giving customers a chance to find out more information and speak out. The proposed merger involves the Weaver Pike and Holston Utility districts.
Bristol Cabela's was underperforming; city already dipping in bond reserves
Bond regulatory filings show the Cabela's store, which closed Sunday and is moving inventory to the Bass Pro Shops store in Bristol, Tennessee, was underperforming expectations of Bristol, Virginia. And the city has been dipping into bond reserves to make debt payments on its huge investment where it was located in The Falls development.
Ballad Health reponds to criticism
Ballad Health is responding to a host of complaints about service and changes since it was created by the merger of Mountain States Health Alliance and Wellmont Health System. It comes in the wake of the Federal Trade Commission in June hearing several experts and individuals sound off about the newly formed Ballad Health and the regulatory framework that permitted the merger.
ATF to lead Holston Army Ammunition fire and blast
Manufacturing remains idled at Holston Army Ammunition plant in Kingsport after a fire and powerful blast heard and felt miles away. Army spokesperson Justine Barati says workers have been notified they can return to the plant to begin the effort of "checking their work areas.
Coalfield casino project lobbying Kentucky legislature in January
by Christy Calcagno & Lisa MitchellThere’s more than one gambling casino project proposed for our region.The border of Virginia and Kentucky holds promise for a second casino, intended to help the downtrodden coalfields.It was lottery tickets selling like hotcakes in Wise County, Virginia that got James Hibbitts and partners thinking a casino could be the answer to turning around the coalfield economy.“This whole entire region is hurting and we need jobs.
Prosecutors notified of allegations of wrongdoing against Fleenor
BRISTOL, Va. — Local and federal prosecutors have been notified about the allegations of wrong doing against Doug Fleenor, who’s resigned his Bristol Virginia City Council seat.City Manager Randy Eads, who’s also city attorney, says he notified them but has no response yet on whether it will be investigated or possibly prosecuted.Fleenor resigned before fellow council members could kick him off based on allegations of wrong doing and poor attendance at meetings.The other members of city...
Bristol Councilman: "retribution" is behind ouster attempt
Bristol, Virginia City Councilman Doug Fleenor is accused of wrong doing and neglect of duty in an ouster attempt by fellow council members. The move to boot Fleenor off council is a first in the city in modern history.Fleenor claims it’s retribution for publicly questioning the salary of the city’s CFO.
How To Sell Your Used Car and Avoid Hassle
Selling a used car can be quite cumbersome. There is a lot to do, and to not do, so as to avoid running into any unwanted trouble or hold-up while you try to get rid of your used car. This is especially true for private buyers. You will have to do few things to put modalities in place for a smooth sell your car. Below are some tips to make certain of that. Before you even think of putting your car up for sale, it is necessary to make certain that your car is ready to be sold.
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