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Lindsey Blevins Pate, Miss Virginia-Kentucky District Fair for 2005, with her mother Christy Lawson Blevins, who won in 1983.
Mother-daughter pageant winners a fair tradition
Mothers of daughters are daughters of mothers and have remained so, in circles joined to circles, since time began. As the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair celebrates its 100th anniversary this year...
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Teen faces Grainger charges
An Appalachia teen was arrested in Grainger County, Tenn. last Saturday, bringing an end to the search for a missing 15-year-old girl. A spokeswoman for the Grainger County Sheriff’s Office said We...
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The Union High marching band steps off, leading participants in Sunday’s MEOC Walkathon. PHOTO BY GLENN GANNAWAY. <a href="/pages/submit_photo_reprint">Click Here</a> to order photo reprints
Walkathon nears goal
Rain showers held off long enough Sunday for participants in the 37th annual Mountain Empire Older Citizens Walkathon to complete the course and raise more than $149,461 for the Emergency Fuel Fund...
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Robert England recognized National Bike Month by riding from his Wise home to Mountain Empire Community College. (Photo courtesy of MECC.)
MECC professor bikes for fun, good health
When the state of Virginia sent out an email notifying employees that May is Bike Month and challenging them to bicycle to work, Robert England was ready. England, criminal justice professor at Mou...
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Post Scripts May 23, 2013
Relay for Life yard sale. Relay for Life will have a yard sale in the parking lot below Appalachia Parks and Recreation (the former Appalachia High School) on Saturday, June 1. Call Darlene Field...
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Clintwood council seeks answers to cable complaints
CLINTWOOD — After receiving numerous complaints about cable television service in the community, Clintwood Town Council wanted to know what could be done to fix the problems. So council invited a C...
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Local campgrounds ready for summer season
With Memorial Day fast approaching, lots of folks are getting their campers, tents and outdoor gear in order and planning trips to local campgrounds to enjoy what many consider the unofficial start...
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Violent crimes alleged: Grand jury indicts seven people
Three people have been charged with physically assaulting others during two separate robberies. Wise County grand jury indictments handed down last week also charge a man with assaulting a woman an...
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  • Fight against hemlock pest insect continues
    by KATIE DUNN • Staff Writer
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  • Forest recreation areas set to open this weekend
    by KATIE DUNN • Staff Writer
    05.17.13 - 12:08 am
  • Coeburn boosts manager offer
    by R.J. ROSE • Contributing Writer
    05.17.13 - 12:07 am
  • Murder probe reaches quarter-century mark
    by JEFF LESTER • News Editor
    05.17.13 - 12:06 am
  • Gap budget includes rate hikes
    by GLENN GANNAWAY • Post New Editor
    05.16.13 - 12:08 am
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    by GLENN GANNAWAY • Post New Editor
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