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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
BRISTOL, Va. — Bristol Community Health Center celebrated completion of its $4 million renovation and expansion project on Thursday, some five years after it began. The nonprofit center, located on Euclid Avenue, now occupies nearly twice its previous space, employs more providers and offers additional services, according to Bryan Haynes, CEO of Southwest Virginia Community Services.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday at 9:34 a.m., on Route 16 near the intersection with Old Prater Road in Smyth County. A Toyota Scion was travelling eastbound on Route 16 when it crossed the centerline. A Dodge Ram 2500 travelling westbound on Route 16 tried to avoid the Scion, but the Scion struck the Dodge Ram 2500 head-on, according to a written statement. The driver of the Scion died at the scene. Identification is still pending.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will take the field at Bristol Motor Speedway Aug. 2 for Speedway Classic ’25 but only after work crews convert NASCAR’s cavernous “Last Great Coliseum” into among the world’s largest ballparks.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
BRISTOL, Va. — City officials termed a Tuesday afternoon meeting with the financially challenged Bristol Life Saving Crew as “productive” and “collaborative.”A crew spokesman told the City Council last week that their finances were in poor shape and, without some help, they might not be able to continue serving the community.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
DAMASCUS, Va. — Last September, Deanna Wolfe and Leslie Sigmon escaped the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene with just the clothes they were wearing. On Thursday, each received the keys to new homes — constructed a few miles away from the Ralph Smith Mobile Home Park which was wiped out that day. The celebration was hosted by Trails to Recovery — a local nonprofit established to assist in the region’s recovery.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
BRISTOL, Va. – City officials termed a Tuesday afternoon meeting with the financially challenged Bristol Life Saving Crew as "productive" and "collaborative."A crew spokesman told the City Council last week that their finances were in poor shape and, without some help, they might not be able to continue serving the community.
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3 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
BRISTOL, Tenn. — The local American Legion post has a new fundraiser selling American flags to help honor veterans. American Legion Hackler-Wood Post 145 in Bristol is currently selling the flags, which can either remain at the legion for display or be taken home. “The legion is doing an ongoing project, selling the flags in honor and in memory of veterans. We’re asking for the community’s help to support the project.
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4 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
Some Southwest Virginia localities are listed as “sanctuary” jurisdictions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The list, issued Thursday, includes Tazewell County and the towns of Abingdon, Duffield and Tazewell, according to a list of the department’s website. “Sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities.
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4 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
GATE CITY, Va. — A second-year math teacher became one of the first instructors from far Southwest Virginia to earn recognition from the Virginia Lottery. Drew Vermillion was all smiles as he received a check for $2,500 Thursday through the lottery’s Thank a Teacher program. Additionally, Gate City Middle School will receive $2,500 in school supplies from the lottery and partner The Supply Room, said Jennifer Mullen, the lottery’s deputy executive director of communications.
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4 weeks ago | 
heraldcourier.com | David McGee |David Mcgee
Sports wagering in Virginia exceeded $600 million during April, eclipsing that mark for the third time in the first four months of 2025. The $609.7 million total represents an 8.2% increase over April 2024, according to a new report from the Virginia Lottery. The state’s 14 approved mobile operators and three approved casino operators reported $546.92 million in combined player winnings, leaving $56.14 million in adjusted gross revenue or a 10.3% operators winning percentage, the report shows.
