David McGee

Casino play at the Hard Rock Bristol generated $50.02 million in Virginia state gaming tax during fiscal 2026-27 with more than $16.29 million slated to come back to Southwest Virginia

The council voted 5-0 Tuesday to submit two projects to the Virginia Department of Transportation for its next round of Smart Scale funding. One is a proposed roundabout, with some

ABINGDON, Va. - Forest Service officials cite safety and logistical concerns as reasons for postponing the re-opening the weather-ravaged 18.1-mile section of the Virginia Creeper Trail until next year.

Officials delay the completion date for the reconstruction of 18 miles of the Virginia Creeper Trail until March.

BRISTOL, Va. – All Bristol Virginia employees will receive a 2% bonus next month, following recent action by the City Council to match an increase in state-funded positions.

All proceeds flow through the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation – a registered local nonprofit – and are contributed to help fund rare cancer research at the University of Texas

The Trump administration is preparing a new round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners as temporary import duties introduced earlier this year are due to expire this week

Bristol Herald Courier editor David McGee talks with Virginia Highlands Festival Executive Producer, Deirdre Cole about the upcoming festival on July 24 - August 2, 2026.

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ABINGDON, Va. — Forest Service officials cite safety and logistical concerns as reasons for postponing the re-opening the weather-ravaged 18.1-mile section of the Virginia Creeper Trail until next year.