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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...
In a world where mobile apps are in such abundance that it’s probably easy for people to forget how many of them are installed on their mobile devices, possibilities are endless. Sure, many know about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and some might even be familiar with Snapchat. But what about an...
Gambino, the musical stage name of actor Donald Glover, was sued by Emelike Nwosuocha, who performs as Kidd Wes, in May 2021. Regarding copyright fair use, are we being ruled from beyond the grave by artists who died young? The Supreme Court just decided an important fair use case...
QUESTION: Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired last year, but most of the jobs I’ve tried haven’t been fun or satisfying. ANSWER: For many retirees, finding a volunteer opportunity that meets their interests, utilizes...
DOUG AND POLLY WHITE Special correspondents QUESTION: I have a small business. Currently, I have no employees and am working out of my home. However, I am thinking about renting an office and moving my business out of my house. What do you think? ANSWER: We have both worked in...
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least five days before an event. Email all items to [email protected]. TODAY The Burke County NAACP will hold its third annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CoMMA outdoor amphitheater. The event is free and kid friendly. Glammed...
Winchester will become national headquarters of expanded organization that assists veterans The Journey Home is ready to grow. For nearly 10 years, the Winchester organization has operated a transitional housing facility for homeless veterans on Oak Street. There, a small group of men (the living quarters aren’t set up to...
Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least five days before an event. Email all items to [email protected]. New Dimensions Charter School will hold its monthly board meeting at 4 p.m. in person on campus, 550 Lenoir Road, Morganton, and on Zoom. Contact [email protected] for Zoom information. The Burke County...
QUESTION: I’ve reached the difficult decision that I need to terminate one of my employees. What is the best way to handle this? ANSWER: Terminating an employee is a big step and never easy for either party. When deciding to dismiss an employee, we suggest the following steps: Make sure...
Barbara Jean Monaco and her older sister traveled from their home in Derby, Connecticut, to Virginia Beach on Sunday, Aug. 20, 1978, to celebrate Barbara Jean’s 18th birthday. But the trip took a nightmarish turn less than 72 hours later. Witnesses saw Barbara Jean getting into a car on Pacific...
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