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World War II veteran marries his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96
On her way into the nuptials, the bubbly bride-to-be said: "It's not just for young people, love, you know?"
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Israel rescued four hostages from central Gaza; At least 94 Palestinians killed during assault in Gaza; President Joe Biden is in Paris; A 100 year old World War II veteran married his sweetheart near Normandy's D-Day beaches.
Bristol, Tennessee Council approves utility rate increases
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Residents will see their water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste rates increase by $2, and their stormwater rates increase by $1, after the Bristol, Tennessee City Council unanimously approved increasing utility rates for the first time in years.
Families of rescued hostages were reunited in Israel on Saturday,
The families of several Israeli hostages, who were rescued in Gaza, were reunited with their loved ones Saturday in Israel.
These are the four hostages rescued by Israeli forces from militants in Gaza
One — 26-year-old Noa Argamani — emerged as a symbol of the agonizing hostage crisis that is still far from over.
Sullivan County providing free meals for students this summer
All children 18 years old and younger are eligible to receive free meals this summer in Sullivan County.
Board to host public hearing on solar proposal
Five public hearings are scheduled during the Tuesday meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors including one dealing with a proposed solar project.
Goofy kids upstaging their political parents with welcome comic relief: ‘We all needed that laugh’
Rep. John Rose was making an impassioned defense of Donald Trump when his son Guy went into action, hilariously mugging for the camera. The nation reacted with pure bipartisan giddiness.
Rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani and her family meet Israeli PM
Rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani and her family met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday in Ramat Gan. Netanyahu and Argamani’s family clapped and sang 'Happy birthday' to Yaakov Argamani, Noa’s father.
100-year-old World War II veteran marries 96-year-old sweetheart near Normandy's D-Day beaches
World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France. The location was the elegant stone-worked town hall of Carentan, a key initial D-Day objective that saw ferocious f…
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Newly listed homes for sale in the Bristol area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Bristol real estate market and find your next home!
They’re big and colorful — and rumored to fly. But are Joro spiders really nightmare fodder?
Joro spiders have captured the public’s interest and horror. But spider experts say the jury’s still out on whether this creature warrants picking up a can of Raid.
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Newly listed homes for sale in the Bristol area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Bristol real estate market and find your next home!
Bristol neighbors: Obituaries for June 8
Read through the obituaries published today in Bristol Herald Courier - Tricities.
Luxury homes on the market in Bristol
These are some of the most luxurious homes on the Bristol market.
Historical homes you can own in the Bristol area
Here are some Bristol homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Judge sentences Richmond father and son who stormed Capitol on Jan. 6
A Richmond father and son who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol Buildingon Friday were sentenced to 30 and 50 months in prison respectively.
Virginia General Assembly to come back to fix veterans education benefit
The General Assembly will reconsider changes to a higher education benefit for families of military veterans either killed or almost completely disabled while on active duty.
Biden picks GOP veteran from Virginia to lead outreach to Republican voters
President Joe Biden's campaign has chosen a Fauquier County man to lead its national initiative to reach out to Republican voters who are disenchanted with former President Donald Trump.
State of Virginia investigating cluster of illnesses at Lake Anna from holiday weekend
Numerous reports of gastrointestinal issues, including some hospitalizations, have been reported from Memorial Day weekend.
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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.
Symptom detective: Is it allergies or the common cold?
Get Healthy.Need an easy way to tell whether allergies or a cold has you down? Here’s how to evaluate your symptoms.
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Good carbs, bad carbs: Surprising facts about metabolic health
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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
Bristol, Tennessee Council approves utility rate increases
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Residents will see their water, sanitary sewer, and solid waste rates increase by $2, and their stormwater rates increase by $1, after the Bristol, Tennessee City Council unanimously approved increasing utility rates for the first time in years.
Board to host public hearing on solar proposal
Five public hearings are scheduled during the Tuesday meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors including one dealing with a proposed solar project.
Washington board approves school budget, pay increases
ABINGDON, Va. — Washington County Schools Superintendent Keith Perrigan’s plan to increase salaries has been approved by the Washington County Virginia School Board.
Abingdon approves sewer rate hike as part of budget
ABINGDON, Va. The Abingdon Town Council passed its next fiscal year budget on first reading Monday.
