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Young should take more pride in themselves
A life of hand-outs sucks the spirit out of people. The desire to work is responsible, and accountable isn’t there anymore.
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Racists a sorry lot who need something to do
Instead of harassing people of color you should be trying to concentrate on getting your evil soul to heaven.
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Sullivan sheriff could get a cheaper vehicle
Yes, a little sticker on the rear trunk to say who donated the car would be OK with me.
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Children grow up — even the children of God
God. Jesus said to love everybody as you love Him. To treat everybody with kindness, respect and love. In a nutshell, He told us to be nice to everyone. He didn’t say “everyone but the gays.”
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Thanks to all who paid tribute to fallen officers
Bristol Virginia Lodge 48 of the Fraternal Order of Police would like to thank the citizens and public officials of Bristol who turned out to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers at the memorial service May 16 at the Bristol Virginia Court House.
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Virginia High boys soccer team should be proud
Thanks to the Virginia High School boy’s soccer team: Lincoln Rayburn, Dalton Rhinehart, Wynston Rhinehart, Reed Esposito, Kevin Wright, Sam Williams, Gray Mumpower, Cody Leonard, Joe Crum, Tristan Meadows, Devon Clayton, William Arthur, Hunter Smallwood, Zack Dean, Edis Hadziametovic, Matthew Woods, Brandon Perry and Ben Birchfield.
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Remember your mother and feel grateful to her and God
I have been away from Scott County for five years. It is still home for me. Mother is there.
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For Harley rider, loud noise is just another accessory
The May 9 article on Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month contained excellent information, but I want to take exception to a statement attributed to Zach Collins of Black Wolf Harley-Davidson.
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Thanks to Kroger employees for welcoming old folks
Every Tuesday there is a gathering of “old timers” at the Kroger Grocery Store in Bristol, Va. They sit around a group of tables, talking with each other, greeting new people like themselves.
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Pre-adults need help, not criminal punishment
I believe you misquoted District Attorney Barry Staubus, reporting that he was eager to “persecute” violators of the new law banning synthetic drugs. His duties are the same as pronounced on the radio show, Mr. District Attorney, that aired Wednesdays on NBC starting in 1939: “It shall be my duty as District Attorney to prosecute to the limit of the law all persons accused of crimes perpetrated in this county, but to defend with equal vigor the rights and privileges of its citizens.”
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Hold Sullivan County, Tenn., officials accountable
Just when you think things cannot get anymore ridiculous in Blountville, it does.
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Thanks to supporters who helped elect Tyrone Foster
I would like to take the time to thank the citizens who voted for me in the election held May 1 for the city School Board.
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Thanks to volunteers at BMS' RAM clinic
Kudos to the volunteers, doctors, dentists, nurses and others who provided the Remote Area Medical services at Bristol Motor Speedway. The huge number of patients who received needed medical services was shocking, as is true for the attendance at all of our local RAM events
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Governor would betray older Virginians
Historically, May is a month when we celebrate our older Virginians and all they have given us and our communities over the years. Except, this year, to celebrate all our older Virginians have done, Gov. Bob McDonnell proposed to cut funding for services for them throughout Virginia.
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Bible does not permit same-sex marriage
Do you believe in God? Do you believe the Bible is the word of God? If you have answered yes to these two questions then you cannot agree with gay marriage.
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Thanks for help after tornado
We would like to thank the agents with Chilhowie Insurance Agency, Todd Doane and Jason Barnes, for their support and help.
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American should not wear a burka
She does not want the five men on trial to be tempted.
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Treatment of poor could be ultimate test of Christianity
One of the quotations of the Bible that stands out the most in reference to the poor is: "When I was hungry (beggar) you gave me meat.” It’s from Matthew 25:35, and is a concept of Christianity. Its principal teaching is "love thy neighbor as thyself."
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Thanks to everyone involved with building renovation
As one of the recent recipients of the Mayors’ Awards of Excellence, for my part in the renovation of the former Carolyn Manufacturing Building into the Bristol Ministry Mall, I would like to say thanks to all those who were involved in the procedure.
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To Odum: Voters chose to give Brillhart a chance
When Catherine Brillhart won a place on Bristol Virginia’s City Council in last week’s election, fellow member Guy Odum said: “I look forward to giving Catherine a chance … .”
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Obama ad on bin Laden is attacking the wrong man
Good ole “Slick Willie.” The political fallout of a decision is always the most important factor to consider. Don’t worry about the price the Navy seals and their families would have to pay should they were killed or captured.
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Take good look at those who associated with Edwards
The press has been dutifully covering the John Edwards fraud trial in North Carolina. The public has heard bizarre facts and sordid details that have characterized Edwards as the slimy political specimen he was.
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Store readying move won't have shelves all stocked
This letter is in regard to Nikki Milhorn’s letter to the editor published May 9, 2012, concerning her frustration and disappointment with shopping during the last two hours of a closing Food City store
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City of Bristol,Tenn., is now in for a rough ride
Since the early 1940's the government has tried to get rid of the drug problem in American and thousands of people have died from drug misuse. No one is blind here to the facts that people will get the drugs they want or need by going to a doctor or the back alley. The harassment of a business' customers by police is a misuse of resources.
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Thanks for participating in Yearly Yard Sale Days
The Cedar Bluff Business and Professional Association would like to thank everyone who participated in the Yearly Yard Sales Days, May 4 and 5, in historic Cedar Bluff.
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