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Bristol Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bristol Virginia News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Bristol and the Twin Cities region of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. From local government and public safety to business developments, transportation, healthcare, and community events across Bristol and the surrounding Appalachian Highlands, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, part of the tight-knit border community, or simply…
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Stabbing Near Kingsport Ends in Arrest | Bristol Virginia News
A tense night in Sullivan County ends with a stabbing that nearly cost a man his life — all sparked by a simple request for car keys. Fifty-four-year-old…
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Hot Week Ahead with Rain Chance | Bristol Virginia News
This week’s weather heats up fast—starting sunny and mild, then climbing to near 90s with partly cloudy skies. Keep an eye out for scattered showers and…
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Bristol Celebrates 25 Years of Roots Music | Bristol Virginia News
Bristol’s 25th annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion drew thousands to celebrate its storied legacy as the Birthplace of Country Music, with global and local artists…
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New Italian Spot Coming to Abingdon | Bristol Virginia News
Abingdon’s about to get a rooftop Italian hotspot—Founders Keep Rooftop & Cellar is set to open mid-October, bringing pasta with a view and historic charm to…
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Bachman Gift Renames ETSU College | Bristol Virginia News
East Tennessee State University just landed a record-breaking $15 million gift from the Bachman Foundation, renaming its College of Arts and Sciences in honor…
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Warm Week Ahead with Scattered Showers | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a warm, partly cloudy week with highs in the mid-80s and occasional scattered showers—especially Thursday and Friday when storms could roll in…
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Warm Week Ahead with Scattered Storms | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a sizzling week ahead — highs climb into the 90s by Wednesday and Thursday, with partly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms popping up…
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Tree Streets Yard Sale Builds Community | Bristol Virginia News
The annual Tree Streets Yard Sale packed the southside streets with buyers, sellers, and neighbors coming together for a day of deals, laughs, and community…
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Honoring 911 Heroes at Bristol Speedway | Bristol Virginia News
At Bristol Motor Speedway, 110 floors of stairs were climbed in a moving tribute to the fallen firefighters of 9/11—25 years after the tragedy. Participants…
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Umoja Festival Celebrates Unity in Tri-Cities | Bristol Virginia News
Umoja Festival returns bigger and better, uniting the Tri-Cities with music, food, and community spirit — a vibrant celebration of togetherness that’s growing…
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Remains Found Near Jackson Island After Helene | Bristol Virginia News
Remains Found Near Jackson Island After Helene | Bristol Virginia News
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Warm Days, Chance of Rain This Week | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a warm, partly cloudy week with temps hitting the upper 80s and even 90s on Tuesday and Thursday. Don’t ditch your umbrella yet—Saturday brings a…
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Friday Night Fireworks in TN and VA | Bristol Virginia News
Friday night lights exploded across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia with jaw-dropping scores and nail-biting finishes. Sevier County crushed Daniel…
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Tennessee Targets Trafficking Spas | Bristol Virginia News
Tennessee law enforcement just pulled off a massive crackdown on human trafficking, raiding spas across Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, and other cities to rescue…
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The Woman Who Coordinated After 9/11 | Bristol Virginia News
On September 11, 2001, Umrichin—an accountant turned emergency management coordinator—woke to chaos as the World Trade Center fell. Though she wasn’t at Ground…
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Hot & Stormy Week Ahead | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a steamy, stormy week ahead—scattered showers and thunderstorms ramp up through Friday, with highs climbing into the 80s and 90s, so pack your…
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Fall Foliage Forecast: Weather’s Impact | Bristol Virginia News
This year’s unpredictable weather is already whispering secrets to the Appalachian fall foliage, and researchers at East Tennessee State University are…
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Remembering 911 Through First Responders | Bristol Virginia News
Johnson City honored the fallen on 9/11 with a moving ceremony at Memorial Park, where Chiefs Eric Dougherty and David Bell recounted how the attacks froze…
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Toddler Found Naked Near Car | Bristol Virginia News
A toddler was found wandering naked outside in Sullivan County, Tennessee, nearly struck by a car—leading to an arrest and felony charges against her mother…
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Earlier Alcohol Cutoff Drops Crime in Johnson City | Bristol Virginia News
Johnson City’s bold move to shift alcohol sales’ last call from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m. is paying off—with crime plummeting, especially aggravated assaults down 50%…
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Bristol Rhythm Festival Kicks Off | Bristol Virginia News
Bristol’s 25th annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion is in full swing, turning downtown into a three-day music festival with over 100 bands, shut-down streets, and…
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Bristol Remembers 9 11 After 25 Years | Bristol Virginia News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Bristol, Virginia, gathered in solemn remembrance, as the local fire department and mayor honored nearly 3,000 lives lost. Fire…
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Stabbing Near Kingsport Under Investigation | Bristol Virginia News
A man was stabbed multiple times near Kingsport Thursday night after an unknown suspect approached him demanding car keys — the confrontation turned violent…
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Tri-Cities Weekend: Memorial, Music, & More | Bristol Virginia News
This weekend in the Tri-Cities is packed with events—pay tribute at the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Bristol Motor Speedway, groove to live music at the…
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Hot and Humid with Storms Ahead | Bristol Virginia News
Summer’s heating up with sticky humidity and temps hitting the upper 80s in the Tri-Cities, while mountains stay cooler. Saturday brings storms—pack a rain…
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Convenience Store Heist in Blountville | Bristol Virginia News
A masked suspect armed with a firearm robbed a Blountville convenience store Thursday night, demanding cash and vape products—caught on camera and described by…
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Hot Week Ahead with Rain Chances | Bristol Virginia News
Weather’s turning spicy next week—scattered showers and thunderstorms are popping up Thursday through Wednesday, with temps climbing into the low 90s by Monday…
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Nurse Agnes Lowe Turns 101 | Bristol Virginia News
At 101, Agnes Lowe still radiates grace and gratitude as the East Tennessee Nurse Honor Guard honors her legendary 101-year career in healthcare. Surprised by…
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Kingsport Firefighters Get Real-World Training | Bristol Virginia News
Kingsport’s new live-fire training facility is a game-changer for firefighters, offering hyper-realistic, hands-on drills in a safe, controlled environment…
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Kingsport Schools Crush TCAP Goals | Bristol Virginia News
Tennessee’s TCAP test results reveal Kingsport City Schools crushing it—third and sixth graders hit ELA and math targets with big jumps, outpacing state…
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Climbing for 9/11 Heroes | Bristol Virginia News
Hundreds climb 110 floors at Bristol Motor Speedway to honor 343 fallen firefighters, carrying their ID tags as a tribute and raising critical funds for FDNY…
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A Father’s Love Built a Park | Bristol Virginia News
In a touching tribute to his late daughter Sandra, Louie Greene’s final gift—a brand-new park named Sandra Renee Greene Park—was unveiled just weeks after his…
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ETSU Basketball Schedule Revealed | Bristol Virginia News
ETSU’s 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule is a fan-fueled firestorm—19 home games at Freedom Hall, the most in over a decade, designed to turn the arena into a…
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Harshbarger Demands End to Iran Conflict | Bristol Virginia News
Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger is demanding a decisive military strike against Iran, calling for the destruction of its infrastructure and an end to…
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New Foster Home for Kids in Wise County | Bristol Virginia News
A new foster care home is breaking ground in Wise County, Virginia, designed to give kids a safe, comforting space while they wait for permanent families. Run…
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Hot, Humid, and Stormy This Week | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a steamy week ahead — highs climb into the low 90s by Tuesday, with humidity making it feel even hotter. Expect partly cloudy skies, scattered…
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Former Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to 25 Felonies | Bristol Virginia News
A former Lee High School bookkeeper, Tiffany Brooke Slusher, just pleaded guilty to 25 felony embezzlement charges tied to stealing over six months’ worth of…
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Shot, Fired Back, Suspect On The Run | Bristol Virginia News
A drive-by shooting near Douglas Park left a young man wounded but not life-threateningly injured—though the bullet also struck a nearby business. Police…
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Kevin Phillips Held in NC for Tennessee Shooting | Bristol Virginia News
A shooting in Neva, Tennessee, left one person hospitalized and has led to serious charges against 51-year-old Kevin Phillips—aggravated domestic assault and…
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Holston Habitat Expands in Kingsport | Bristol Virginia News
Holston Habitat for Humanity just unveiled its brand new administrative offices in downtown Kingsport, marking a major milestone after years of operating in…
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Newgarden to Pace at Bristol Night Race | Bristol Virginia News
Josef Newgarden, the back-to-back Indy 500 champion, is set to pilot the pace car for Bristol Motor Speedway’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19th — a…
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Roan Mountain Park Wins State Award | Bristol Virginia News
Roan Mountain State Park just won Tennessee’s top state park honor — and it’s no fluke. After Hurricane Helene, the park didn’t just recover; it soared…
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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on West Market | Bristol Virginia News
Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on West Market | Bristol Virginia News
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Trump’s Last Gambit for GOP | Bristol Virginia News
Trump’s political comeback bid is heating up as he leverages his name recognition to rally Republican voters ahead of the high-stakes midterms, betting his…
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Weather Shift Brings Rain and Heat | Bristol Virginia News
Weather’s turning wild this weekend—scattered storms hit Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky plus Southwest Virginia starting Thursday, with possible strong…
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Birch Health Launches Cash-Only Care | Bristol Virginia News
A new cash-only clinic, Birch Health, opens this week in Kingsport, offering a radical twist on primary care. Dr. Ben Emery, frustrated by insurance red tape…
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Bristol Parks Plan Big Upgrades | Bristol Virginia News
Bristol’s Parks and Recreation is rolling out a bold 15-20 year master plan with big upgrades ahead — including a brand new skate park, Catie’s Playground, and…
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Hot & Stormy Week Ahead | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a warm, partly cloudy week with heat peaking at 88-90 degrees and scattered thunderstorms likely—especially Friday through Sunday—with rain…
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Retaliation Lawsuit Against City Dismissed | Bristol Virginia News
A four-year legal battle ends as a federal judge dismisses a retaliation lawsuit filed by former U.S. Attorney Kateri Dahl, who claimed she was fired for…
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Brad Pitt Joins NASCAR Grand Marshal | Bristol Virginia News
Brad Pitt is set to roar onto the NASCAR scene as grand marshal of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway — a high-octane showdown dubbed “The…
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BigXThaPlug Out A Boogie In | Bristol Virginia News
BigXThaPlug’s fall concert at ETSU got derailed after his arrest in Texas on DWI, weed, and gun charges — but don’t panic, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is stepping…
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Kindergarten Teacher Returns Home to Teach | Bristol Virginia News
Regina Cornett, in her 11th year teaching kindergarten at the same school she once attended, brings her deep love for learning to every student—seeing her…
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Appalachia Weather Shift Alert | Bristol Virginia News
Appalachia’s cozy fall weather is about to get wild—crisp mornings and sunny days are giving way to a slow-moving cold front that’ll bring rain starting…
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Vote for the Best Brisket in Town | Bristol Virginia News
Summer’s stretching into September, and it’s prime grilling season—so local news is stepping in to crown the best brisket in town. News Channel Eleven’s…
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Vandalism Disrupts Emergency Services in Hawkins County | Bristol Virginia News
Vandalism hit Hawkins County’s communications towers over the weekend, crippling emergency services—but crews restored critical systems by 5 AM. Authorities…
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Heatwave Alert with Pop-Up Storms | Bristol Virginia News
Get ready for a scorcher next week — highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, with temps climbing into the low 90s by Sunday. While skies stay partly cloudy, expect…
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Gas Prices Rise But Road Trips Continue | Bristol Virginia News
Gas prices in Tennessee ticked up two cents over Labor Day weekend, now averaging $3.66 a gallon — still 4 cents cheaper than a month ago but noticeably higher…
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Boating Through Weather Whiplash | Bristol Virginia News
This summer’s been a wild ride for boat docks—drought turned to deluge, lake levels swung wildly, and boaters had to plan every trip around unpredictable…
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Firefighters Keep Watch on Labor Day | Bristol Virginia News
While most celebrated Labor Day lounging, Elizabethton Fire Department kept watch—eight firefighters on 24-hour shifts, ready to respond within minutes. Chief…
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Ride for Wreaths Honors Fallen Heroes | Bristol Virginia News
Rolling Thunder Tennessee Chapter 4 is rallying the community for their Ride for Wreaths this Saturday — a powerful motorcycle event to honor fallen soldiers…