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9th District Democratic Committee formally nominates Anthony Flaccavento
Anthony Flaccavento faced no opposition at the convention held Dublin on Saturday, after both of the other men seeking the nomination dropped out of the race in the weeks leading up to the nomination.
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Gov. Haslam signs legislation to extend FastTrack program
The FastTrack Economic Development Fund will aid companies in a variety of ways, including relocation expenses, temporary office space, capital improvements, retrofitting and other expenditures not previously covered by FastTrack infrastructure or job training grants.
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Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell visits Bristol, signs new education legislation
Unemployment and job creation two important topics of discussion in a sit-down today with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.
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Virgil Goode addresses Salem voters
The former 5th District Congressman is the Constitution Party's nominee for president
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Bristol, Va., leaders hear feedback on budget plan
Five people spoke during the public comment portion of Tuesday night’s meeting, including two opposed to a plan that could raise the real estate tax rate 5 cents for fiscal 2012-13. Last week, Mayor Ed Harlow said the city’s draft $83.2 million budget includes the increase, which restores the rate to 99 cents per $100 of assessed value, from the current 94 cents. The previous rate was $1.05.
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Pennington nominated to fill vacant position on Washington County board
Randy Pennington, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Washington County Board of Supervisors, has been nominated to fill that position for the rest of the current term.
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Bristol, Va., Council winners ready for challenges ahead
Despite easily winning re-election last Tuesday, city Councilman Guy Odum wasn’t celebrating.
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Rep. Dale Ford responds on 'ghost voting' in the legislature
Last week we aired a piece reported by our sister station in Nashville, WTVF, about what they referred to as "ghost voting" in the Tennessee legislature.
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Sullivan County Director of Schools: "We will need help from commission"
The Director of Sullivan County's schools, Doctor Jubal Yennie, said he wants the county commission to find ways to increase the cash flow. Yennie said he is most likely going to have to ask the Sullivan County Commission for more money.
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Heaton drops out of 9th District race
With the announcement Tuesday that another congressional candidate had dropped out of the race, Anthony Flaccavento is now the only person seeking the Democratic nomination to represent Virginia’s 9th District.
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Brillhart, Odum win in Bristol, Va., election
Odum received 798 votes -- the most among the four candidates -- to earn a second straight four-year term. Brillhart finished with 714 votes, just 36 more than Heaney, who will leave the council June 30 after one term. Challenger Deborah Wagner received 489 votes.
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Abingdon, Damascus and Glade Spring post election results
The two incumbents held their seats on the Abingdon Town Council in voting Tuesday, with the challenger finishing a distant third.
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Two incumbents hold onto seats on Abingdon Town Council
Two incumbents held onto their seats on the Abingdon Town Council Tuesday, with the challenger finishing a distant third.
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UPDATE: Upset in Bristol, Va., City Council race
UPDATE: Challenger Catherine Brillhart has won election to Bristol, Va., City Council, along with incumbent Guy Odum.
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Heaton drops out of congressional race
Jeremiah Heaton announced Tuesday that he has dropped out of the Congressional race.
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D.A. Berkely Bell announces retirement
Bell has served as the DA for Hawkins, Greene, Hamblen and Hancock counties for 30 years.
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Saggy Pants bill now signed into law
Governor Bill Haslam has signed the so-called saggy pants bill into law.
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Washington County,Tennessee deputies fine people for not properly disposing of their cigarette butts.
Washington County,Tennessee deputies fine people for not properly disposing of their cigarette butts.
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Local law enforcement prepares for Synthetic Drug Bill
Local Law Enforcement Prepares for Synthetic Drug Bill
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BRHA and City Council to hear report on Virginia Hill neighborhood
The Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority will meet in joint session with the Bristol City Council and the Bristol Planning Commission at 7 p.m. on April 17.
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Bristol Virginia Council candidates field questions at forum
Candidates for the Bristol Virginia City Council separated themselves Thursday on the possibility of raising taxes, building parking garages and a proposed traffic circle, but generally agreed on most other topics during a forum at the Bristol Public Library.
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Deborah Wagner says she would bring 'progressive thinking' to council
City native Deborah Wagner hopes voters will give her an opportunity to serve.
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Bristol, Va., leaders seek substantial changes to signage regulation
The Bristol Virginia City Council held a first reading on a 12-page ordinance to modify and tighten controls on nearly all types of outdoor advertising. The measure, which would become part of the city code 30 days after a successful second reading, involved more than a year’s worth of work by the city Planning Commission and its planning department.
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Guy Odum seeking second council term
After four years on the City Council, Guy Odum hopes voters will again support his efforts to address the city’s financial issues.
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Brillhart seeks to continue growth on Bristol, Va., City Council
Brillhart, 51, is one of four vying for two seats on theBristol,Va., City Council. Others include incumbents James Heaney and Guy Odum and challenger Deborah Wagner. Election Day is May 1.
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