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Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:08:17 -0400

DAMASCUS, Virginia - Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday.

High school student charged in Va. shootings

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:20:36 -0400

BRISTOL, Virginia - Bristol police say a high school student has been charged after several people were shot recently with pellets or BBs.

More rain coming to Tenn. as soggy spring slogs on

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:05:10 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - A damp weekend is on tap for Tennessee, which is already slogging through a soggy spring from Memphis to Bristol.

Corker travels to Tri-Cities for meetings

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:08:54 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - U.S. Sen. Bob Corker will be in the Tri-Cities to meet with constituents in Washington and Sullivan counties and discuss economic issues.

State police investigate 2 shootings by deputies

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:32:03 -0400

CLINTWOOD, Virginia - Virginia State Police are investigating two separate shootings by deputy sheriffs in southwestern Virginia. One of the shootings was fatal.

Va. Intermont says no tuition hikes for 2013-2014

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:32:07 -0400

BRISTOL, Virginia - Virginia Intermont College is continuing to hold the line on tuition costs.

Virginia Intermont studies options, won't close

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:14:26 -0400

BRISTOL, Virginia - Virginia Intermont College's board is studying the school's options at it prepares its response to being put on probation by its accreditation organization.