Allen Gregory Read the latest stories from the Bristol Herald Courier
Below are local stories published yesterday by our newsroom.
It's been a tradition for generations of residents in far Southwest Virginia and beyond.
Before breakfast, folks rush outside to retrieve the morning newspaper.
In addition to vital community events in the news section, there are first-hand accounts and photos of hometown heroes in the sports pages.
These are challenging times in the newspaper industry. But if you still take pride in your school and community, it's more important than ever to stay informed and support your local newspaper.
For young athletes and their parents, the paper has long served as a treasured source of entertainment and pride. The stories have been saved in scrapbooks and displayed during family gatherings over the years.
Instead of well-researched accounts from trained reporters with journalism and English degrees, many Americans of all ages now rely on generic social media posts that are peppered with outlandish and false political rants.
People are also reading... HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Luke "Quake" Shelton. Grundy Golden Wave rumble to another Region 1D title; Rural Retreat, Holston grapplers also do well TUESDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Annsley Trivette (Abingdon), Mackenzie Wright (Ridgeview), Kam Bostic (Union), Colin Brown (Tennessee High), Andrea Flores (Daniel Boone), Sarah Davidson (Twin Springs), Jeb Oakes (Marion) among many stars Megan Boswell case: A Detailed Timeline NASCAR: After an apparent win at Daytona, Abingdon Truck Series team faces heartbreak HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: Prep Basketball postseason begins today in Southwest Virginia; BDD tourney ppd. until further notice due to flooding in Buchanan County NBA: Mac McClung (Gate City) goes for NBA Dunk three-peat tonight HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Wise County Central wins Region 2D tournament MONDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS ROUNDUP: Abingdon, Holston boys, girls collect tourney wins; Adrianna Lane (Gate City), Cole Buchanan (Northwood), Jalynn Rogers (Rye Cove) also among stars FRIDAY'S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Twin Springs vs. Eastside today in Cumberland District boys playoff; Eli Bright (West Ridge), Zeshawn Thomas (George Wythe), Hamilton Osborne (Rye Cove) among many other stars. Plus Region 1D, 2D standings HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOOPS: Chilhowie clamps down in semifinal win over Holston in Hogoheegee tourney HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Graham boys and Virginia High girls earn wins at the Bearcat Den HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOOPS: Landon Lee lights it up as Virginia High beats Graham in SWD playoff; Lebanon girls, boys win tourney games HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOOPS: Patrick Henry makes more school history in Hogoheegee semifinals, tops Northwood for 21st win NBA: Mac McClung (Gate City) in his own galaxy as he makes it a trilogy of dunk contest titles Lawmakers approve bill to allow city to take action on former VI property
The personal attacks and rude comments in the social media world can end longtime friendships, hurt career advancement, damage chances for sponsorship from local businesses, and scare away college recruiters.
Feel free to compare the reach and depth of the BHC sports section to any publication in the state.
From the sports, news, obits and entertainment sections, the sense of "village square" journalism are important factors in keeping newspapers alive.
There is something much more important at stake, however.
It's about citizenship and democracy. And that's no exaggeration.
We need each other more than ever.
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