Abingdon News Archives

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 26, 2008 BY AMY HUNTER BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ABINGDON, Va.

Cathy C. Balderson of Gloucester, has been named principal of Abingdon Elementary School, effective July 1. Balderson currently serves as the assistant principal at Bethel Elementary School.

Published 05/20/2008 By Timesnews.net Staff Police are searching for the man who robbed an Abingdon grocery store on Monday night.

Arnold Nye is a survivor. In 1999, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, and doctors removed his left kidney.

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 23, 2008 ABINGDON, Va. - Washington County leaders wants a 50-50 split - in both financial commitment and ownership - with the Town of Abingdon in the joint ...

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 20, 2008 BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DAMASCUS, Va.

“They're wanting to discuss whether or not there might be alternate locations around the farmers market facility for additional vendors”

ABINGDON, Va. - On opening day last year, Kelli Mehls and her family made $48 selling homemade canned goods at the Abingdon Farmers Market. via Http

“This process has been an extraordinary experience for all involved. It has been a true pleasure to work with such a wonderful organization like Second Harvest.”

On April 24, a project which spanned nearly three months culminated in the donation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Second Harvest Food Banks in Gray and Abingdon, Va., of almost 12 ... via The Elizabethton Star

“I don't take short runs because of the gas prices”

Printer Friendly On the Web: www.aaa.com BRISTOL, Va. Jim Barr winced Wednesday while putting $20 worth of gasoline into his Cadillac taxi cab. via Http

“I don't know if we can find a better place in the county that will adversely affect fewer people than this one will.”

ABINGDON, Va. After a grueling two-hour hearing and discussion, a divided Board of Supervisors approved a special-exception permit for an asphalt plant near Exit 22. via TriCities

“I don't care if you've got two left feet or one arm, you've still got to play”

ABINGDON, Va. Which should come first a winning team or a fair opportunity for all children to compete? The Washington County School Board played out the latest inning Monday in the ongoing controversy about ... via News Channel 11

“He is not an intern, he is not a resident, he was simply doing an educational rotation”

ABINGDON, Va. A medical student who was spending May studying at Johnston Memorial Hospital faces drug charges after authorities say they found cocaine, marijuana, and anabolic steroids inside his residence on ... via TriCities

“Somebody will have to help me now”

ABINGDON, Va. Lia Johnson sat shackled in a vacant, windowless room in the bowels of the Abingdon regional jail one afternoon in March. via News Channel 11

Printer Friendly Abingdon's Town Council election results are still uncertain after Vice Mayor Bob Howard said he may challenge a two-vote margin that kept him from regaining his seat. via TriCities

“We schedule out everything we need to do. We stay up late and finish what we have to finish and do all of our chores and work and everything”

Helms Candy Company in Bristol, Virginia has been making candy for nearly one hundred years. via News Channel 11

“I've had other people come in saying they've had gas stolen out of their tank, coming in and getting locking gas caps.”

ABINGDON, Va. With gas prices topping $3.50 a gallon in much of the Tri-Cities region, a new vehicle accessory has become increasingly popular the locking gas cap. via News Channel 11

“He wanted to get a chance to come to Martinsville and make them part of his celebration”

Former governor Mark Warner will be in Martinsville on Tuesday as part of a state tour to launch his November campaign for the U.S. Senate. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...

“For a solid year, I haven't had a day off. So that's why I'm a little crazy”

Emory & Henry College students recently volunteered their Saturday morning at Wonder Kids Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Abingdon, Va. via News Channel 11

“We're not sure exactly how this is going to work out”

Individuals and families are not the only ones forced to make tough choices when dealing with the increasing cost of gasoline and food. via News Channel 11

Police surveillance led to the arrest of a man authorities say was selling drugs in Abingdon. via News Channel 11

Even as a wave of job cuts afflict workers in the U.S., in coal country, mine operators are offering free health insurance, gas money, stock and bonuses to lure enough miners as coal fetches record prices. via PR-inside.com