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Ramp Ceremony' produces salutes, respect for fallen comrade
Matt Hopkins was asked to speak at the East Tennessee State University Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday. Still in Afghanistan, the Big Stone Gap native penned these remarks to be shared at the serv...
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Time to take down power pole decorations in Clintwood
CLINTWOOD — With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it won’t be long until the town puts up Christmas decorations. With that in mind, Clintwood Steering Committee members say it is time...
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Community college tuition to increase
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The State Board for Community Colleges approved an increase to the tuition rate at Virginia's community colleges that will take effect beginning in the spring 2010 semester for both in-state and ou...
Mountaintop Lights to begin Nov. 27
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For nine holiday seasons, Breaks Interstate Park has been adorned with beautiful Christmas lights. This year, the fun will begin on the Friday after Thanksgiving. A reduction in state budgets and r...
Briefs 11-18-09
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Chamber of commerce banquet is Saturday The Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fall membership banquet on Nov. 20 in the Breaks Interstate Park conference room. Admission i...
Guard troops home from Afghanistan
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About 10 local Army National Guard soldiers flew into Tri-Cities Airport Sunday after serving in Afghanistan since February. The troops served with the 276th Engineer Battalion. About 200 soldiers...
Clintwood to expand annual holiday event
by TERESA MULLINS • STAFF WRITER
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CLINTWOOD — The Christmas season is right around the corner, and an annual holiday event in town will get a new twist. Each year, Clintwood hosts a Christmas parade. In previous years, Santa hande...
Fall fire season is here
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Shorter days and cooler nights are sure signs that autumn has arrived. And that means wildland fire season in Virginia is also here. Fall fire season began Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 30. Virgin...
Prospective students can preview UVa-Wise Oct. 24
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Prospective students and their families are invited to preview The University of Virginia’s College at Wise from all angles during UVa-Wise 360° on Saturday, Oct. 24. Students get a comprehensive...