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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

Question: Of the thousands of words in the English language, only three English words, according to Webster, begin with the letters “dw,” a number bumped up to at least four if you include proper nouns and names, and specifically one Central Illinois town. Can you name the dw- words? Answer:...

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  • June 18, 2023

Question: Across from the courthouse in downtown Metamora are the statues of Abe Lincoln and a woman, Melissa Goings. Abe we know, but why is Goings there? Answer: In an 1857 trial in Metamora at which Goings was accused of killing her abusive husband, her lawyer, Lincoln, believed the killing...

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  • June 17, 2023

“MUSIC MAN” AUDITIONS—The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will continue auditions for “The Music Man” Monday, June 5, at 7 p.m. The theater is at 125.5 W. Main St, Jonesborough. JRT will cast 35 actors, age range from 8 and up. Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting and run through the end...

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  • June 5, 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

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. ABINGDON VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION—Veterans Memorial Park Foundation of Abingdon will celebrate Memorial Day at the Park on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. Featured speaker and honoree will be Lt. Gen. Marshall B. Webb, USAF Ret. Veterans Memorial Park is...

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  • May 29, 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