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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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- Bristol Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Dolly Parton Has Passed Away | Bristol Virginia News
Dolly Parton, music legend and beloved philanthropist, has died at 80. Her family confirmed the private passing after recent health struggles, including…
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Dozen Dogs Rescued in Kingsport Abuse Case | Bristol Virginia News
In Kingsport, Tennessee, authorities discovered a dozen severely neglected dogs—including eleven puppies—chained, malnourished, and suffering from extreme flea…
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Appalachian Fair Celebrates 100 Years of Farming | Bristol Virginia News
For its 100th year, the Appalachian Fair shines a spotlight on local agriculture, livestock, and 4-H pride — where families reconnect, farmers market their…
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Week Ahead: Warm, Foggy, and Stormy | Bristol Virginia News
Weather’s turning spicy this week—start with chilly, foggy nights, then blast into warm, sunny days with a chance of thunderstorms popping up midweek…
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ETSU Students Welcome Back with Purpose | Bristol Virginia News
Students flood back to East Tennessee State University for a fresh start, balancing social exploration with fitness and faith-based activities — all while…
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Mayor Candidate Challenges Election Results | Bristol Virginia News
Independent mayoral candidate James Reeves is taking his narrow election loss to court, alleging voting machines malfunctioned in key precincts and demanding a…
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White Line Foundation Pushes for Safety | Bristol Virginia News
A national tragedy involving Milligan University cyclists has galvanized the White Line Foundation, a group founded in 2023 to prevent cyclist and pedestrian…
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NTSB Investigates Milligan Cyclist Tragedy | Bristol Virginia News
NTSB joins Tennessee Highway Patrol in investigating a deadly crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, while…
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St. Jude Walk East Tennessee | Bristol Virginia News
Step up for kids fighting illness—St. Jude East Tennessee needs YOU! Join the St. Jude Walk on September 12th at 9 AM at Northeast State Community College in…
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Boil Water Advisory in Mendota | Bristol Virginia News
Boil your water if you live on Mendota Road (starting at 2450), Little Sorrow Road, Mansfield Road, Civil Drive, or Tally Ho Road—Washington County’s Service…
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Stines Appeals Bail Denial in Judge Killing Case | Bristol Virginia News
Former Letcher County sheriff Shawn Stines is fighting to get out of jail without bail, appealing a June decision that keeps him locked up on charges of…
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Bristol Hotel Shooting Leaves Two Dead | Bristol Virginia News
A deadly early Sunday morning standoff in Bristol, Virginia, ended with a suspect in custody and two women dead—Brenda Tackett, 54, and Andrea Mallory…
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Seeking Witness in Fatal Scott County Hit-and-Run | Bristol Virginia News
A fatal hit-and-run on Bristol Highway in Scott County has left a 45-year-old pedestrian, Michael Vicars of Kingsport, dead. The driver fled the scene early…
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Free Music Festival in Elizabethton | Bristol Virginia News
Elizabethton, Tennessee, is reviving its beloved Covered Bridge Days festival this September—free music, big vibes, and legendary acts like Ralph Stanley Jr…
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US 58 Blocked Near Hiltons | Bristol Virginia News
US 58 Blocked Near Hiltons | Bristol Virginia News
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Industrial Fire in Kingsport | Bristol Virginia News
Kingsport Fire Department raced to an industrial fire on Industry Drive early Monday morning, finding multiple burning cylinders—no threat to nearby residents…
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Fall Vibes Then Storms Ahead | Bristol Virginia News
Fall vibes are here—temps in the 50s this morning, sun blazing into the low 80s today, then cooling off to mid-50s tonight with mountain dips into the upper…
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Three Cyclists Still Recovering After Tragic Crash | Bristol Virginia News
Three Milligan University cyclists remain hospitalized after a devastating crash that claimed two lives, while four others have been discharged. The injured…
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BigXthaPlug Removed From ETSU Concert | Bristol Virginia News
East Tennessee State University has canceled BigXthaPlug’s appearance at their fall SGA concert after the rapper, Xavier Darnell Landum, was arrested in Texas…
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Stolen Car, Felony Warrants, and Ditches | Bristol Virginia News
A 35-year-old man from Kingsport, Michael Poole, triggered a wild police chase in Sullivan County after fleeing officers in a stolen car—complete with multiple…
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Johnson City’s First Lawnstock Festival | Bristol Virginia News
Johnson City just rocked its first-ever Lawnstock festival at Founders Park, a free, sun-drenched celebration of local music, food, and community spirit — the…
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Weather Shifts This Week | Bristol Virginia News
Weather’s turning spicy this week—start with sunny 80s and cool nights, then brace for scattered storms by Wednesday, with temps climbing to 88° and rain…
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Boil Water Alert for Abingdon Streets | Bristol Virginia News
Boil water alert in Washington County, Virginia — if you live on Hidden Valley Drive, Swiss Lane, Winter Haven, Fields Lane, Shirley Drive, Rockledge Lane…
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Police Active at Bristol VA Hotel | Bristol Virginia News
Police are actively responding to a major incident at the Extended Stay America Suites near Exit Seven in Bristol, Virginia—keep away from Old Airport Road and…
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McKinney Market Brings Community Together | Bristol Virginia News
The sixth annual McKinney Center Market in Tennessee’s oldest town was a vibrant, full-day celebration of local talent—from handmade art and live music to food…
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Gridiron Gridlock: Blowouts and Brawls | Bristol Virginia News
Big wins and close calls shook the gridiron this past weekend—Cherokee obliterated Pigeon Forge 60-27, while Happy Valley crushed Unaka 55-0. Jefferson County…
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Tennessee Unveils Neyland-Inspired Uniforms | Bristol Virginia News
Tennessee’s new “Smokey Grey” uniforms honor legendary coach General Robert Neyland on the 100th anniversary of his first season, blending eras from his…
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TVA Targets Data Centers with New Rates | Bristol Virginia News
TVA’s new data center rates aim to balance rising AI energy demands with fair pricing for households and businesses, starting October 1st — sparking debate…
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Remembering 911 at Car Show | Bristol Virginia News
Remembering 911 at Car Show | Bristol Virginia News
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Cash Hollow Creek Water Advisory Lifted | Bristol Virginia News
Great news for outdoor lovers: the water advisory for Cash Hollow Creek, near Johnson City, is officially lifted—meaning you can safely swim, wade, and fish…
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Ten Commandments in Schools Under Scrutiny | Bristol Virginia News
Civil rights groups including the ACLU and Freedom From Religion Foundation are demanding records from five Tennessee school districts over their plans to…
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Track Your Kid's Bus in Real Time | Bristol Virginia News
Washington County Schools just launched BusRight, a real-time bus tracking app that gives parents peace of mind by showing exactly where their child’s bus is…
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Damascus Virginia Meth and Gun Bust | Bristol Virginia News
In Damascus, Virginia, cops raided a home after a traffic stop turned up ammo in a convicted felon’s car—leading to a massive bust: 62 guns, meth, hydrocodone…
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ETSU’s New Student-Centered Academic Hub | Bristol Virginia News
East Tennessee State University just unveiled its newest academic powerhouse — a 67,000-square-foot student-centric hub designed to welcome nearly every…
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Weather Breakdown: Storms & Sunshine Ahead | Bristol Virginia News
Weather’s turning spicy next week—scattered showers, thunderstorms, and temps flirting with 80s. Friday night: partly cloudy, 65°, 40% chance of rain…
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Milligan Cyclists Tragedy Update | Bristol Virginia News
Tragedy struck Milligan University’s cycling team on a grim Wednesday morning when two sophomores lost their lives in a Highway 19E crash, with seven others…
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Kingsport K-9 Kylo Remembered | Bristol Virginia News
Kingsport Police mourn the loss of K-9 Kylo, a seven-year veteran who died suddenly on August 14th after a medical episode. More than just a mascot, Kylo was a…
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New Athletic Center Honors Local Legend | Bristol Virginia News
Elizabethton High School just unveiled its $4 million Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance — a state-of-the-art facility named after the legendary coach…
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Congressman Tours Virginia Egg Farm Upgrade | Bristol Virginia News
Congressman Morgan Griffith toured Virginia’s largest egg farm, Green Valley Poultry Farm, and saw firsthand how they’re upgrading operations—bringing in new…
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Beaver Creek Carp Advisory Expands | Bristol Virginia News
Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee, is under a fish consumption advisory due to elevated PCB levels in carp — a warning that echoes across state lines…
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Bonnaroo Taking a Year Off | Bristol Virginia News
Bonnaroo’s iconic Tennessee grounds are taking a much-needed year off in 2027, as organizers battle relentless weather and infrastructure strain — from…
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ETSU Fall Hip-Hop Concert Lineup | Bristol Virginia News
BigXthaPlug and Shelailai are headlining ETSU’s Fall Student Government Association concert on October 7th at 7 PM at Freedom Hall Civic Center — hip-hop night…
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Appalachian Fair Celebrates 100 Years | Bristol Virginia News
The Appalachian Fair turns 100 with an epic eight-day celebration, plus Quack Track Runs, pageants, live music, Pokemon events, a downtown cleanup, and a…
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137 Bronze Vases Recovered from Grave Robberies | Bristol Virginia News
Over 100 bronze vases stolen from children’s graves in Sullivan and Scott Counties have been recovered thanks to an anonymous tip — authorities found them…
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Storms Linger Then Calm | Bristol Virginia News
Storms are rolling in with scattered showers and thunderstorms today, strongest as the system moves north and east—stay alert through midday. Another round of…
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ETSU Launches Program to Empower Appalachian Small Businesses | Bristol Virginia News
East Tennessee State University just launched Advance Appalachia, a bold new initiative designed to supercharge small businesses in the region—those making…
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Sullivan County Ends Flock Safety Contract | Bristol Virginia News
Sullivan County Commissioners have voted to end their contract with Flock Safety, shutting down county-wide use of the surveillance cameras when the current…
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Mount Carmel Park Gets Major Upgrade | Bristol Virginia News
Mount Carmel City Park is set for a dazzling transformation with a $2 million upgrade, funded entirely by grants—$1.5 million from the Local Parks Fund and…
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Tragedy at Milligan University | Bristol Virginia News
Two Milligan University cycling students tragically lost their lives in a crash involving a 69-year-old driver, sparking an outpouring of grief across campus…
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The Three-Foot Law and Cyclist Safety | Bristol Virginia News
Drivers must give at least three feet of space to anyone on the road not in a car—bikes, tractors, even horse-drawn buggies—to protect vulnerable road users…
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Two Cyclists Lost in Tragic Crash | Bristol Virginia News
Two Milligan University cyclists, Haylan Engdahl and Brayden Rogers, tragically died in a crash that also injured several teammates, sparking an outpouring of…
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Tragic Motorcycle Fatality in Kingsport | Bristol Virginia News
Tragedy struck Kingsport: 21-year-old Taylor Robinson, riding his Yamaha south on Fort Henry Drive near Kenridge Street on August 12th, fell off his bike and…
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Tragedy on Highway 19E and the First Responders Who Carry the Weight | Bristol Virginia News
Two Milligan University students lost their lives in a tragic crash on Highway 19E, leaving their cycling teammates injured and first responders grappling with…
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Blountville Man Faces Murder Charges | Bristol Virginia News
A 24-year-old man in Blountville, Tennessee, faces three counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated domestic assault after…
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Goodwill Opens Massive New Store | Bristol Virginia News
Johnson City’s newest Goodwill store just opened — the biggest in the region, spanning 10,000 square feet with wider aisles and better lighting for a smoother…
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ETSU’s Bold Move for Student Success | Bristol Virginia News
ETSU’s fall semester kicks off with record-breaking enrollment, a brand-new general studies building, and ambitious plans to expand high-demand programs like…
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Sheriff Pauses Cameras, But Vote Is Off the Table | Bristol Virginia News
Sheriff Jeff Cassidy paused Flock license plate cameras and called for a public vote—but state law says only certain issues, like taxes or liquor, can go to…
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Lowe's Volunteers Build Deck for Veteran | Bristol Virginia News
After Hurricane Helene wrecked his deck and fence, Air Force vet Claude Shelton—fighting cancer and mobility issues—got a surprise hero’s welcome: 20…
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Missing Teen Gabriella Carpenter | Bristol Virginia News
Missing Teen Gabriella Carpenter | Bristol Virginia News
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Jenny Brock Returns for Final Run | Bristol Virginia News
Jenny Brock, a longtime Johnson City political powerhouse and former vice-mayor, is making a surprise comeback for reelection to the city commission—her first…