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Monday, January 17, 2011

January 17, 2011 - Gas Prices on the rise

Gas Prices Up Again In Tennessee - News Story - WCYB Tri Cities
Gas prices are up again in Tennessee. That's according to the website TennesseeGasPrices.com. Monday, January 17, 2011.
Tri-Cities TN/VA News 5 Headlines - http://www.wcyb.com/news/





NASHVILLE — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed an executive order that eliminates a requirement for the governor and top aides to disclose how much they earn.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jan/16/executive-order-gov-haslam-throws-out-income-discl/

Friday, January 14, 2011

January 14, 2011


Tri-Cities Area Hotels Join with BMS; Drop Rates, Minimum Nights
WhoWon.com
“We also want to thank the Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City Chambers of Commerce and the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association for helping us reach out ...
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New Federal Rules On School Lunches Could Affect Local Schools
TriCities.com
The Bristol, Tennessee School System is ahead of the curve, when it comes to offering nutritional food at lunch. According to Director of Nutrition Ron Fink ...
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Thank you for clearing the roads
TriCities.com
Our Bristol Tennessee city employees work together as a team to keep our community safe. Our Public Works Department, Police Department, Fire Department and ...

Winter Photos In Bristol Tn Va
Winter Photos In Bristol Tn Va Today was another one of those snow days in the Bristol Tn Va area. It seems like it has snowed everyday since November!
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D-B's Dayton Stars, but Hilltoppers Record Sweep at East Tennessee ...
Tri-Cities Sports - Your Source for Local Sports!! ... team titles at the 22nd Annual East TennesseeSwim Meet at the D-B pool on Saturday afternoon. ...
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Thursday, January 13, 2011

January 13, 2011 - Governor Inauguration to be aired on Tennessee PBS stations

East Tennessee PBS to air inauguration of Gov. Haslam
Blount Today
... special program will air live across Tennessee on all six of the state's public television stations: East Tennessee PBS in Knoxville and the TriCities...
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The inclement weather is still in the news...

Snow days have parents, officials juggling
TriCities.com
According to the National Weather Service, by this time in January 1996, 17.4 inches of snow had fallen at Tri-Cities Regional Airport. So far this winter, ...

Tennessee Flood Data - News Story - WCYB Tri Cities
Tennessee -- The National Weather Service says its river forecasters used faulty data in predicting the massive flooding that happened in middle Tennessee back in May. Thursday, January 13, 2011.
WCYB.com - Local News - http://www.wcyb.com/news/
Tractor trailer drivers aware of winter weather | TriCities.com
Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a crash Tuesday night along Interstate 81 that involved three tractor trailers. The wreck closed the northbound lanes for several hours. Crews reopened the lanes early Wednesday morning. ...
www2.tricities.com - News - http://www2.tricities.com/

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

January 12, 2011 - Weather continues to dominant the news in the area

The Tennessee 511 information line breaks a new monthly record, probably due to weather conditions

Tennessee 511 Calls - News Story - WCYB Tri Cities
Tennessee -- Tennessee has set a new record of calls to their 511 system. Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
WCYB.com - Local News - http://www.wcyb.com/news/



And a truck accident overnight is responsible for delays in traffic and a diesel spill...



BREAKING NEWS: Three-truck crash closes I-81, spills diesel fuel
TriCities.com
The crash occurred just south of Exit 74, in Bristol, Tenn., Bristol Tennessee police officials said in a written statement. There are no injuries involved ...
Support Groups Calendar
TriCities.com
By TriCities Staff ALANON 'WE CARE': Bristol, Va., Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Avenue, meets Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 8 pm; for families and ...
Business and community closings and delays: Wednesday
TriCities.com
By TriCities Staff In preparation for tomorrow morning's snow, some have already closed or announced delays for their businesses. ...

Cold, winter weather brings risks, preparations
TriCities.com
ANDRE TEAGUE/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER - Salvation Army Major Peggy Mullins sorts donated winter coats Tuesday as another snow storm advances on the Tri-Cities ...

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

January 11, 2011 - More bad weather and Scotchman stores move into the area

It looks like more bad weather could be in store for us today. Time will tell
Snow or freezing drizzle expected this afternoon; snow Tuesday
The Tennessean
Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville had around 4 inches, 7-9 inches was common in the Chattanooga area, while in the Tri-Cities about an inch had fallen by ...
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I am glad to see the Scotchman chain acquire the Appco markets in this area. This will bring some new jobs to the area

Scotchman Hops Into Tenn., Va.
CSP Daily News
In a statement, Turpin said, "We are very excited to bring the Scotchman Store brand to the Tri-Cities region. The additional Appco locations will increase ...




CSP Daily News


Education in the area:

Governor-Elect Haslam talks education in the Tri-Cities
TriCities.com
Just 5 days before Tennessee Governor Elect Bill Haslam takes office, he kicked off a tour of the state here in the Tri-Cities today. ...

Monday, January 10, 2011

January 10, 2011 - More Winter Storm warnings for the area

State of Emergency delcare in Tenn. but Tri-Cities should miss brunt of storm
TriCities.com
By TriCities Staff Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has declared a state of emergency for the state because several inches of snow has fallen in some areas. ...
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If you have to get out today, be careful


Post office plans another hearing on Bristol changes
TriCities.com
Where: Tennessee High School, 1112 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, Tenn. By Michael Owens BRISTOL, Tenn. – The US Postal Service's on-again, off-again plans to ...
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Business briefs: VPS acquires 22 Tri-Cities stores
StarNewsOnline.com
WILMINGTON | VPS Convenience Store Group has acquired 22 former Appco Convenience Stores in the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia. ...
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This is good news, that these empty stores will be reopened. It will provide a few jobs for the area.
Tennessee and counties running out of salt
TriCities.com
By Melissa Hipolit Repeated blasts of snow in the Tri-Cities is taking its toll on area salt supplies. Counties throughout the region say their salt ...
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Rhythm & Roots moving to new headquarters
TriCities.com
Officials plan to meet with both the Virginia and Tennessee arts commissions this month, to see if joining together would impact the funding each receives, ...
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