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Pine Oaks’ Bentley named Tri-Cities Golf Pro of the Year
Bryan Bentley, golf manager and head golf professional at Pine Oaks Golf Course, has been selected Tri-Cities Golf Pro of the Year after being nominated by members of the Tri-Cities Chapter of the Professional Golf Association. Bentley is now eligible for the Tennessee Section PGA Award, which will be announced in February. “Bryan was selected […]
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TUSCULUM HOLDING VIRTUAL GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE TO SHARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES
People who are interested in expanding their academic credentials and strengthening their qualifications for high-quality jobs can explore opportunities for a master’s degree by participating in a virtual open house held by Tusculum University. The Graduate Open House will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. via the Zoom platform. Representatives of the Colleges […]
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The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue Sponsoring Pet Angel Tree
Let’s come together and help needy pets in our community this holiday season! We are putting together pet angel trees for the holidays. In addition to highlighting our own pets, we are looking for pet owners who need a little extra help with their pet supplies over the holidays. The pandemic has left some families […]
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Blue Ridge Parkway Association Receives Virginia Tourism Grant for Tourism Marketing
The Blue Ridge Parkway Association (BRPA) has received $20,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds. More than $1.9 million in matching grant funds were […]
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Great training opportunities available for Southwest Virginia residents impacted by COVID
COVID-19 has touched many of our lives in ways we never imagined. Whether you are a parent, a student, an employee, or a business owner, the last year has been challenging and unparalleled. However, Virginia has launched an initiative to help individuals impacted by COVID-19. As president of MECC, I want to make sure our […]
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Carver Recreation Center to provide carryout Thanksgiving dinner
Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., will offer carryout Thanksgiving meals from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The cooked meal serves one and will include turkey and trimmings such as green beans, corn, and macaroni and cheese. Screening measures, including temperature checks, will be in place at the entrance, and masks will be […]
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ETSU offers new minors in old-time, Scottish and Irish music
Two new minors and new coursework are now available in the Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Studies program in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Appalachian Studies. In addition to majoring in bluegrass, old-time and country music, students can now minor in old-time music and in Scottish and Irish music. New classes in these genres […]
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City postpones reopening of MPCC, basketball
In response to a sharp increase in local COVID-19 cases and the resulting burden on our local healthcare system the City of Johnson City has postponed the reopening of Memorial Park Community Center (MPCC) as well as youth and adult basketball. “This pandemic has reached a far more critical level than we’ve seen before,” said […]
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The Loafer and Market Innovations Team-Up with The Bristol Crisis Center to Create Suicide Awareness Documentary
The Loafer and Market Innovations have teamed with The Bristol Crisis Center, a non profit organization entirely focused on suicide research and prevention, to create a documentary short film, raising awareness on the matter. Producer Kimberly Santucci was first drawn to the idea of a documentary, due to her own personal experiences. In early 2019, […]
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Rotary Grant Funds Blue Ridge Discovery Center Wetland
Marion Morning Rotary and the Rotary Clubs of Marion, Washington County, and Hillsville have been awarded a $12,000 matching grant to help build a native wetland at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. The Rotary clubs are donating $12,500 for a total Rotary contribution of $24,500 to the project. The grant was received from Rotary District […]
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2020 Youth Artist Scholarship Winners Announced
During these past few months of change and challenges, we find ourselves continually turning to the performing arts for connection, entertainment, solace and hope. So when we asked this year’s Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund scholarship applicants — 2020 high school graduates who plan to pursue a career in the performing arts — […]
