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November 24, 2007
Despite struggling economy and low consumer confidence, holiday sales expected to grow
Steb Hipple, an economics and finance professor and research associate for the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at East Tennessee State University: "I think [Bristolians] have retail operations in place now ? for the first time ? that will generate huge Christmas numbers," Hipple said earlier this month.
Merchants do a lot this time of year to grab the attention of shoppers
Sheila Prince, who owns Phyl?s of Bristol gift shop in the Bristol Mall, hopes to lure customers by putting them in the holiday spirit. Her store and its windows have undergone a transformation.
Police, stores on the lookout for thieves - so should you
A crime wave sweeps the nation every holiday season when stores are packed with spirited shoppers and homes are left unattended.
Christmas tree sales taking root
A trip to a Christmas tree farm is a tradition for hundreds of families across the country this weekend.
Two charged after Bristol convenience store robbery
According to the release, Bristol Virginia Police responded to the convenience store at 1009 Commonwealth Ave., at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday when an officer en route spotted a vehicle suspected of being involved near the intersection of Euclid and Piedmont avenues.
November 23, 2007
Shoppers are early risers to descend on local retailers for the kick-off of the Christmas season
Amid the trampling and chaos of Black Friday at Wal-Mart, signs of Christmas spirit shone through.
Group says any surface mining regulation changes must be approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Servic
The Southern Environmental Law Center informed the Office of Surface Mining Friday that the federal agency is required to consult with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service before it considers easing restrictions on surface mining near streams and watersheds.
Holiday shoppers find a less-hectic pace and plenty of gifts at Viking Hall craft show
The atmosphere inside the hall, which held locally made arts, crafts, good eats and a mellow backdrop of cozy, traditional holiday music, was the reverse of frenzied scenes taking place at retail stores across the nation.
Workshops encourage Southwest Virginia residents to start their own businesses
More than 75 percent of all new jobs in Virginia are created by start-up companies and small businesses, but Southwest Virginia residents are more likely to work for those new businesses than to start their own companies.
November 21, 2007
Local retailers and their staffs gear up for Black Friday
Jordan Perrigan will be at the Sears store in the Bristol Mall before 3 a.m. Friday, but he doesn?t plan to shop. For the fourth straight year, Perrigan will spend most of "Black Friday" working during the busiest retail shopping day of the year.
Phone scam targets Regions Bank customers
November 20, 2007
Cadillac CTS wins Motor Trend award
November 19, 2007
Genesco laments ‘mudslinging’ in $1.5B buyout dispute
November 17, 2007
Government-supported, curbside recycling programs have been successful in neighboring cities
"There?s a lot of apathy around here about recycling," said Mike Campbell, Bristol Virginia environmental and safety compliance officer. "The only way you?re going to get people involved ? I mean the people that aren?t in business to make a buck from recycling ? is to make it mandatory.
Recycling effort in Twin City area is carried out by residents
While the Bristols do some recycling, they don?t share the same approach with their municipal next-door neighbors.
Previous land owner says Washington County, Va., and Abingdon, Va., could have bought land cheaper f
The town joined Washington County last week in buying from the development firm Clifton-Stewart a 59.3-acre parcel near Interstate 81?s Exit 22 for $2.37 million ? or $40,000 an acre instead of the $27,000 an acre that David Millsap said he and at least one other landowner offered in the spring.
Families continued 65-year tradition of greeting the Santa Train from Kentucky to Kingsport on Satur
Rochelle Clark kicked off this year?s holiday season by honoring a Christmas family tradition ? heading to Kingsport to see Santa roll into town on the Santa Train.
November 16, 2007
Former downtown department store building is to become an entertainment venue aimed at a younger aud
An entertainment venue unique to other downtown Bristol establishments is taking form inside what once was the largest department store between Roanoke and Knoxville.
Downtown Bristol will have an open house on Monday to welcome the holiday shopping season
Jane Daniel was trying not to panic Friday about Monday night?s downtown Christmas Open House.
November 15, 2007
Washington County, Va., supervisors sign off on a $2.37 million land deal for a joint town/county re
Two days after the Washington County Board of Supervisors voted on a $2.37 million land deal, board Chairman Kenneth Reynolds signed the contract Thursday morning with Jimmy Stewart of Clifton-Stewart Rentals.
Millenium Centre has best quarter ever
As a follow-up to its best fiscal year ever, the Millennium Centre kicked off FY08 with its best-ever quarter. With an operating deficit of $100,174, the Centre came in more than $57,000 below the budgeted deficit of $157,330 for the period of July to September.
November 14, 2007
Clean up continues one year after massive Cortrim fire, and no cause has been determined
Next week marks the one-year anniversary of the massive fire that destroyed the Aurora Casket Co. site off Virginia Avenue in southwest Bristol.
A downtown Bristol Tennessee committee learns about a new TVA program that will help lure business
If luring new businesses to the Twin City is a hunting expedition, local leaders said Wednesday they have ample ammunition.
November 13, 2007
Washington County, Va., and Abingdon, Va., have approved a the purchase of land for a joint recreati
The tract of land, to be purchased from Clifton-Stewart Rentals, is approximately 59 acres and costs $40,000 per acre. For tax reasons, the closing will be delayed until November of next year.
Some folks in Marion, Va., are proposing to build a parking deck rather than raze an historic school
Under mandate from the state Supreme Court to add parking as part of a required courthouse renovation project, the Smyth County Board of Supervisors saw the site of the nearby old schoolhouse as a solution.
November 08, 2007
King Pharmaceuticals’ restructuring costs show up as losses in third-quarter earnings figures
The Bristol-based drug maker reported Thursday that its third quarter revenue rose 11 percent to $545 million, but income for the quarter which ended Sept. 30 fell dramatically from $90.4 million this time last year to $40.5 million this quarter. Likewise, the company?s earnings per share fell from 37 cents to 17 cents this quarter, failing to meet Wall Street analysts? average estimate by 28 cents.
Area businesses will soon receive a Census questionnaire that must be returned by mid-February
The information submitted from area companies will be used to provide Americans with business-related facts and will also give entrepreneurs the statistics they need when considering whether to expand or open a new business, including market shares, salaries, product and sales trends and site locations.
Washington County, Va., has received a favorable bond rating that will aid in business and industry
"It says we?re extremely investmentworthy," said Treasurer Fred Parker. "Investmentworthy means we possess four of the most important qualifiers for being classified as a strong locality and a stable economy."
November 07, 2007
Bristol and area residents continue to deal with fluctuating gasoline prices as latest spike nears $
Not so long ago, Rodney Monroe paid $750 a week for gas to operate his transportation business at Tri-Cities Regional Airport.
Bristol Speech and Hearing Center has reopened in a better location after being forced to move
Following a summer of uncertainty, Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center is operating in new offices and providing a full range of treatment services.
