Bristol News

IT IS fitting that in this Olympic year, Bristol is celebrating the imminent opening of a new multi-million pound, Olympic- sized swimming pool.

There wasn't much snow on the ground today, but that didn't stop boy scouts from pulling homemade soap boxes around Bristol.

I was fortunate enough to attend XFC 16: High Stakes in Knoxville, TN Friday night.

The Woman in Black star Daniel Radcliffe was a guest on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live and chatted about Lana Del Rey, Twilight , and his favorite music.

Bristol, Tenn., City Manager Jeff Broughton; John Gillenwater, project organizer; Jery Goodpasture, project organizer; Anne Gillenwater, project organizer; Lt.

EARL NEIKIRK/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER - Bristol officials hope to ramp up fund raising efforts to renovate the Stone Castle stadium at Tennessee High.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract for work designed to allow Beaver Creek to flow more easily through the downtown area, according to the Bristol Herald Courier .

Cynthia Landore, of Bristol, Tennessee was indicted in November 2011 on embezzlement charges related to her work as the postmaster of the Hintons, Virginia post office.

Most members of Sullivan County's Executive Committee expressed support Tuesday for current state law under which school superintendents are hired by local school boards rather than elected by the public.

As part of Bristol's flood reduction project, Beaver Creek will soon flow more freely through downtown.

Jon Lundberg of Bristol had expected a better fate for his bill because it would require voters to approve supermarket wine sales in their city or county."Who could be against letting people vote?" he asked.But David McMahan, a lobbyist for the Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association, which opposes changes to the current system, argued ... (more)

Nashville, TN -- International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainers of the Year the Steep Canyon Rangers announced the April 10 release of their Rounder Records solo band debut album, Nobody Knows You .

One slice of pizza is never enough and for folks ordering more than one pie, restaurants in our region had plenty of specials.

If you're still hungry, you might want to think twice about grabbing a snack. Here's an interesting fact: the average super bowl party-goer will consume 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat simply from snacking.

McKenna Andrews, a 15-year-old Kingsport, Tenn., resident has released a three-song EP in December helmed by Grammy nominated producer Travis Wyrick.

Former Bella Vista wrestler Jennifer Page, now competing on scholarship as a freshman at Oklahoma City University, recently won the 143-pound title at the Women's College Wrestling Association national championships in Bristol, Tenn.

People had the chance to own a big piece of local history that's been in Bristol for more than 100 years if they named the right price.

Flames will be burning bright in Bristol for a week and it's a sign of respect. Boy Scouts in our region are taking part in the 37th annual Continuous Campfire.

As you gear up to cheer for your team in this Sunday's Super Bowl, local electronic stores are cheering for the recent boost in business.

It's been around for more than 100 years and we've learned this was actually the site of the first crime reported in Bristol.