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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Two-time VHSL state champ Brayden Owsley transfers from Wise Central to Southern Gap

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Two-time VHSL state champ Brayden Owsley transfers from Wise Central to Southern Gap

Brayden Owsley won two individual state titles while wrestling for the Wise County Central Warriors. He’ll go for the gold this winter while competing for the Southern Gap Eagles.

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Two-time VHSL state champ Brayden Owsley transfers from Wise Central to Southern Gap

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Two-time VHSL state champ Brayden Owsley transfers from Wise Central to Southern Gap

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Brayden Owsley won two individual state titles while wrestling for the Wise County Central Warriors. He’ll go for the gold this winter while competing for the Southern Gap Eagles.

WOMEN'S WRESTLING: Former King U. grappler Alli Ragan St. John all in at Iowa State

WOMEN'S WRESTLING: Former King U. grappler Alli Ragan St. John all in at Iowa State

  • BEN HUTCHENS | Quad-City Times

Alli, now named Alli St. John after marrying ISU men’s associate wrestling coach Derek St. John, is taking on the next stage of her career. 

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Evan Mutter (Tennessee High) guides Hungry Mothers to home win over Greensboro; Porter Gobble (John Battle) earns another Appy League win

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Evan Mutter (Tennessee High) guides Hungry Mothers to home win over Greensboro; Porter Gobble (John Battle) earns another Appy League win

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Marion (8-12) will host the Carolina Disco Turkeys on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. A fireworks display presented by Smyth County and town of Marion will follow the game.

Texas solar firm proposing scaled back Washington County project

Texas solar firm proposing scaled back Washington County project

  • David McGee

Catalyst Energy Partners is marketing a solar panel project roughly half the size of one that failed to secure approval from the Washington County Planning Commission in 2024 after a widespread public outcry.

FOURTH OF JULY FUN: Fireworks, parades, music and fun planned for Independence Day

FOURTH OF JULY FUN: Fireworks, parades, music and fun planned for Independence Day

  • David McGee

All three of the Tri-Cities have an array of events scheduled on July 4 but the festivities actually begin Friday evening in Bristol Virginia’s Cumberland Square Park.

PRO BASKETBALL: Bradley Bunch (Union) signs deal with team in Luxembourg after stellar collegiate career at Pikeville

PRO BASKETBALL: Bradley Bunch (Union) signs deal with team in Luxembourg after stellar collegiate career at Pikeville

  • Tim Hayes

The Southwest Virginia native recently signed with BBC Avanti Mondorf in Luxembourg for the 2026-27 season as he’ll report to the club in August to begin his professional career.

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

  • David McCumber

The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.

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FOURTH OF JULY FUN: Fireworks, parades, music and fun planned for Independence Day

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Joey Chestnut survives heat, wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut survives heat, wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

LITTLE LEAGUE: Abingdon, Richlands and Wise County earn wins in state softball tourney

LITTLE LEAGUE: Abingdon, Richlands and Wise County earn wins in state softball tourney

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Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for July 4

Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.

David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy. 

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life. 

Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for July 3

Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for July 3

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Kingsport man charged after burglary at Ketron Elementary storage shed

Kingsport man charged after burglary at Ketron Elementary storage shed

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — A Kingsport man has been charged with burglary, theft and vandalism after investigators say an ATV was stolen from a storage shed at Ketron Elementary School.

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King University's accrediting agency removes its warning sanction

King University's accrediting agency removes its warning sanction

  • David McGee

BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University’s accrediting agency has removed the institution from its Warning sanction following two years of review.

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NBA: Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Greeneville) struggles with his shot, but dishes out game-high eight assists in Summer League Debut for Spurs

NBA: Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Greeneville) struggles with his shot, but dishes out game-high eight assists in Summer League Debut for Spurs

Ja’Kobi Gillespie dished out a game-high eight assists on Friday night in his NBA Summer League debut for the San Antonio Spurs in the California Classic at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

LITTLE LEAGUE: Abingdon, Richlands and Wise County earn wins in state softball tourney

LITTLE LEAGUE: Abingdon, Richlands and Wise County earn wins in state softball tourney

Play will resume Saturday morning at 9 in Abingdon and action will continue until the championship contest on July 9

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Patrick Henry's Aidan Monahan, Eric Rutherford and Lebanon's Cody Compton earn major state honors

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Patrick Henry's Aidan Monahan, Eric Rutherford and Lebanon's Cody Compton earn major state honors

Patrick Henry senior Aidan Monahan, PH coach Eric Rutherford and Lebanon boss Cody Compton earned top honors on the Virginia High School League’s all-state baseball teams.

Maryland transfer Jordan Crosland to bring 'immediate thump' to Virginia baseball's lineup

Maryland transfer Jordan Crosland to bring 'immediate thump' to Virginia baseball's lineup

Maryland transfer left fielder Jordan Crosland is expected to bring 'immediate thump' to the middle of Virginia baseball's lineup.

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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.

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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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🎧 From grocery stores to manufacturing plants, the hosts examine trust, listening and relationship-building as keys to long-term organizational success.

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Museums and parks fight to preserve America's troubled history 

Museums and parks fight to preserve America's troubled history 

A federal appeals court ruled last month that the Trump administration could remove and replace an exhibit about slavery.

Looking for a book for America 250? Here’s what historians are reading

Looking for a book for America 250? Here’s what historians are reading

Looking for a book about the United States this summer? Historians and authors have some recommendations for history-minded books every American should read before Labor Day.

Mule team celebrates 50 years of contribution in Smoky Mountains

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At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.

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