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Rhythm & Roots has amazing lineup
Child may take years to get over abuse
No easy answers for Virginia road needs
Racing wreck was no ‘accident’
Local hospitals, patients need Medicaid funds
Virginia Intermont College news, lack of detail, troubling
Neighbors give generously in time of need
Right decision to nix raises in Sullivan County
Education likely to be hurt in new state budget
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Rhythm & Roots has amazing lineup
Mar 10, 2010 - 07:03 pmThe 10th annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion promises to be a musical powerhouse for the Twin City, the broader region and the more than 30,000 visitors it now attracts to Bristol each year.
Utility rate drops for now
Feb 24, 2010 - 08:02 pmResidents of Southside, West and Southwest Virginia will immediately see electricity rate decreases thanks to a bill signed Wednesday by Gov. Bob McDonnell. Sponsored by Delegate Bill Carrico of Galax and state Sen. Phillip Puckett of Tazewell, the measure is a response to interim increases by Appalachian Power Co.
Child may take years to get over abuse
Feb 18, 2010 - 06:02 pmW e expect it could take longer than three years for Virginia Ramos’ niece to get beyond the abuse she suffered for months last summer, as a hungry 6-year-old who was tied to her bed as punishment for trying to get food to eat.
No easy answers for Virginia road needs
Feb 11, 2010 - 06:02 pmA plan to sell state-owned liquor stores and devote the proceeds to transportation won’t pass this session – the bill was withdrawn on Tuesday by its patron.
Racing wreck was no ‘accident’
Feb 09, 2010 - 07:02 pmStreet racing along Gate City Highway near the Bristol Mall is one of the city’s worst-kept secrets. Police reports printed in this newspaper’s Bristol Blotter reflect numerous instances of this reckless sport across the city. Neighbors have known about this illegal activity near the mall for years.

