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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

‘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. 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

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. FREE HEALTH FAIR—Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems in partnership with James H. Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University at Tazewell Community Health Center Friday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free services include complete history and physical by...

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  • May 26, 2023