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Community Calendar 061324
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People Incorporated receives $300,000 to support women-owned businesses
ABINGDON, Va. – People Incorporated Financial Services has been awarded $300,000 through the Commonwealth’s Capital for Communities Fund to support and empower women entrepreneurs with accessible financial products and coaching.
Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Senate confirms new energy regulators, extending Biden's grip on panel that backs renewable energy
President Joe Biden’s grip on a key federal energy commission will last beyond his first term, giving a boost to the Democrat’s push for renewable energy regardless of the election results in November. The Senate has approved two new members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and se…
Republican Party rifts on display in Virginia congressional primary pitting Good and McGuire
Bob Good is fighting a two-front battle to hold his seat in Virginia's 5th Congressional District. And that doesn’t even count his opponent in the June 18 GOP primary, state Sen. John McGuire. Good chairs the House Freedom Caucus and played a key role in the ouster of former House Speaker Ke…
Pinehurst stands apart as a US Open test because of the greens
Pinehurst No. 2 is the site of this year's U.S. Open that starts Thursday. Much was made about replacing rough with the original sandy areas dotted with clumps of wiregrass for the previous U.S. Open at Pinehurst. But it's all about the domed, Donald Ross greens. That much hasn't changed. Th…
Louisville's police chief suspended over her handling of sexual harassment claim involving officers
Louisville’s mayor is placing the city's police chief on leave over her handling of a sexual harassment allegation involving officers. The surprise announcement of Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel’s suspension came Wednesday night. It's been less than a year since Gwinn-Villaroel became the f…
Louisville's police chief suspended over her handling of sexual harassment claim involving officers
Louisville’s mayor is placing the city's police chief on leave over her handling of a sexual harassment allegation involving officers. The surprise announcement of Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel’s suspension came Wednesday night. It's been less than a year since Gwinn-Villaroel became the first Black woman to lead the department in a full-time position. Mayor Craig Greenberg says the chief was not directly involved in the harassment incident. But he says he is concerned with the way she handled the allegation once it was reported to her. Louisville’s police department has had three full-time chiefs and three interim chiefs since 2020.
South Carolina man pleads guilty in federal court to fatally shooting Virginia police officer
A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the shooting death of a police officer in southwest Virginia in 2021. Thirty-six-year-old Michael Donivan White of Cross, South Carolina, had already pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in state court. On Wednesday he pleaded guilty to federal counts including drug charges and causing the death of a person with a firearm. The plea requires the judge to sentence White to a term of 40 to 100 years. His previous plea deal also calls for a sentence of 40 to 100 years. In court papers, White admitted that he shot Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler in November 2021.
High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open
Colin Prater feels a little like Kevin Costner’s character in “Tin Cup” this week — a relative unknown who suddenly finds himself on one of golf’s biggest stages at the U.S. Open. So you can't blame him for being a little nervous. After all, his full-time job is a biology teacher and golf coach at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs. He punched his ticket to the U.S. Open by finishing second at a 36-hole qualifier in Bend, Oregon. He's had a chance to practice this week with former U.S. Open champions Wyndham Clark and Jordan Spieth, as well as Will Zalatoris and Sahith Theegala. And he's even gotten advice from Rory McIlroy. Now his goal is the make the cut.
House votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt for withholding Biden audio
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden's interview in his classified documents case.
Celebrating the history of making homeownership a reality for more rural Virginians
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is kicking off Virginia’s celebration of National Homeownership Month by highlighting its 75-year history of helping thousands of people buy, build and repair homes in rural communities across the commonwealth.
Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors
Delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting have narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution. Opponents argued the proposal was unnecessary because the SBC already has a way of ousting such churches. The outcome still leaves the SBC with its official doctrinal statement saying the office of pastor is limited to men. Even the opponents of the ban said they favored that doctrinal statement but didn’t think it was necessary to reinforce it in the constitution. Southern Baptists also elected a new convention president and passed a nonbinding statement cautioning couples about using in vitro fertilization.
Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year
Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation fell further toward their target level in recent months but signaled that they expect to cut their benchmark interest rate just once this year.
Local News
Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for June 13
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Ballad to operate childcare learning facility in Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Ballad Health System unveiled the site of its next early childhood learning center on Tuesday, in a former medical billing office on the campus of Indian Path Hospital.
Bristol’s most affordable starter homes
Look through budget-friendly homes for first home buyers and flippers
Bristol homes for big families
Bristol homes with at least five bedrooms.
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
Mountain Valley Pipeline gets final approval to begin operations
There was no word Tuesday on when natural gas will begin flowing through the 303-mile pipeline.
Several children hospitalized with kidney problems after visit to Virginia lake
The state says it has heard of about 20 probable cases of gastrointestinal illnesses stemming from Lake Anna visit on Memorial Day Weekend.
Mountain Valley Pipeline is done and ready, developers say
The company asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant authorization by Tuesday that would allow the natural gas pipeline to start service in the coming days.
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What happens after bitcoin's halving in 2024?
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What is best solution for unwanted hair in sensitive places?
Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.
New play shines a spotlight on the legendary woman’s journey in ‘Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk’
Content by Barter Theatre.“Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk” will have stage performances from May 11 to June 2, 2024. For tickets, please visitbartertheatre.com.
Go on an epic musical journey with a fiery performance featuring the songs of Johnny Cash
Content by Barter Theatre. Experience the powerful musical “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” on the Gilliam Stage this spring.
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A dilly of a trend: Why everyone’s talking about pickleball
Get Healthy.No matter how you slice it, pickleball is a big dill.
Critical reasons to stay up to date on tetanus shots
Get Healthy.Also known as lockjaw, tetanus is a disease that affects the central nervous system and is caused by a specific strain of bacteria called clostridium tetani.
Anxiety vs. depression: What’s the difference?
Get Healthy.Learning the defining characteristics of these common mood disorders and pinpointing exactly what you’re feeling are the keys to finding support and relief.
Of beans and burgers: How much protein do you really need?
Get Healthy. How much protein do you need for maximum nutritional benefits?
Crime
UVa reaches $9M settlement with families of 2022 shooting victims
"The settlements approved today is just one small step on this terrible road that these families are on," Elliott Buckner, lawyer for Perry's family, told the press.
White pleads guilty to 2021 Big Stone Gap murder
Michael Donivan White, age 36, originally of Cross, South Carolina, pleaded guilty Thursday to first degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler in 2021.
Woman charged following police chase, standoff on I-81
A Tennessee driver faces felony charges following an incident that ultimately shut down Interstate 81 in Sullivan County on Thursday.
TBI: SCSO officer and man injured in incident at BRMC
A Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a man in custody were injured Wednesday evening as a result of an incident at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Politics
Celebrating the history of making homeownership a reality for more rural Virginians
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is kicking off Virginia’s celebration of National Homeownership Month by highlighting its 75-year history of helping thousands of people buy, build and repair homes in rural communities across the commonwealth.
Effort to ban kratom in Virginia sparks uproar
A petition to change kratom to a Schedule I drug has sparked outrage. Pharmacists say it’s for users’ safety.
Bristol, Tennessee passes $149 million 2025 fiscal year budget
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Bristol Tennessee City Council voted 4-0, with one council member absent, to approve final reading of its $149.26 million fiscal 2024-25 budget.
Russell board rejects landfill host agreement
The Russell County Board of Supervisors after closed session Monday night unanimously rejected a proposed agreement that could have led to a landfill being established on a former coal site.
