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Protesters outside a Canterbury hunting competition say they were appalled when they were confronted by 100 children parading their kill shouting “meat, meat, meat”. But organisers of the competition hit back, saying protesters called the children “murderers”and were partly to blame for provoking the incident. The controversy comes after the...

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  • June 25, 2023

AMATEUR RADIO ‘FIELD DAY’—Members of the Bristol Amateur Radio Club (VA/TN) and the Mountain Empire Amateur Radio Society (Smyth and Washington Counties, VA) will be participating in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise, Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at White Top...

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  • June 25, 2023

HISTORY   The Henry Golden Boy (shown) is modeled after the famous 1866 Winchester “Yellowboy” rifle, so named for its shiny brass receiver. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) The Golden Boy is named after and patterned on the famous 1866 Winchester “Yellowboy” rifle chambered in .44 Rimfire. Named Yellowboy for its bright...

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  • June 23, 2023

Bristol Herald Courier In an era where Abingdon High School has been the Commonwealth’s dominant force in cross country and track and field, yet another first-place trophy has been added to the growing collection. The Falcons won the VHSL Class 3 state track and field girls team title Saturday on...

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  • June 3, 2023

‘OKLAHOMA!’ AUDITIONS—Theatre Bristol auditions for its September production of “Oklahoma!” will continue on Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. at 512 State St., Bristol, Tennessee. Visit www.TheatreBristol.org/audition for the list of characters, the audition form, important details, and rehearsal information....

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  • June 3, 2023

‘OKLAHOMA!’ AUDITIONS—Theatre Bristol will have auditions for its September production of “Oklahoma!” on Friday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 4, at 6:30 p.m. at 512 State St., Bristol, Tennessee. Visit www.TheatreBristol.org/audition for the list of characters, the audition...

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  • June 2, 2023

The Virginia High School League’s outdoor track and field state championships get underway Friday afternoon and then wrap with a full-day’s slate of events Saturday, with Class 3 and 4 teams competing at Liberty University’s Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex and Class 1 and 2 teams gathering in Harrisonburg at James Madison...

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  • June 1, 2023

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. RAISTLIN BRABSON & FRIENDS—Tuesday Tunes live May 30, 5 p.m., at The Floyd Country Store, 206 S Locust St., Floyd, VA 24091 — (540) 745-4563. Free admission, suggested donation $10. Join us for a great show from Raistlin Brabson & Friends! Enjoy great...

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  • May 31, 2023

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. MAY 28 “LET IT SHINE”― LampLight Children’s Theatre will present “Let It Shine,” in downtown Kingsport, on Saturday May 27, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 28, at 3 p.m. Admission is $15 adults, $13 senior adults, and $10 students. Call for group...

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  • May 28, 2023

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. FAIRVIEW FARM SWAP MEET—The second Fairview Farm & Homestead Foundation’s Swap Meet will be Saturday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 908 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, Virginia. Vendors are welcome, and can bring their own table or trailer to set up...

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  • May 27, 2023