Abingdon News

Bristol woman takes second prize in Win For Life

Http - Tue Nov 17

Betty Harmon of Bristol, Va. is $52,000 richer today after taking second place in the Virginia Lottery's Win For Life Game.

The Bristol Blotter:

Http - Tue Nov 17

Someone called from Oakview Avenue at 12:40 a.m. to say that their friend had been walking home when a strange drunken man with an afro "started following and touching her." The caller said the stranger was currently standing outside of their apartment.

BVU approves incentive plan for Alpha Natural Resourcesa relocation

Http - Mon Nov 16

The Bristol Virginia Utilities board of directors on Monday ratified its part of an agreement for Alpha Natural Resources.

Swine flu shots available in some Sullivan schools beginning Monday

Http - Sat Nov 14

Less than a fourth of Sullivan County's elementary and middle school students are expected to be vaccinated for the swine flu during a series of school-based clinics starting Monday.

Tony Getman pleads guilty to child molestation

Http - Fri Nov 13

Tony Getman had what some might call an easy choice: plead guilty to molesting his young neighbor or take the case before a Southwest Virginia jury.

Abingdon man pleads guilty to molestation in court

Http - Thu Nov 12

Tony Getman had what some might call an easy choice: plead guilty to molesting his young neighbor or take the case before a Southwest Virginia jury.

Abingdon Ceremony Honors Veterans, Past and Present

Http - Thu Nov 12

With trumpets, bagpipes and cannon fire, Abingdon paid tribute Wednesday to centuries of veterans who have served this country.

Alpha Natural Resources Reaffirms Plans to Build Local Headquarters

TriCities.com - Wed Nov 11

Alpha Natural Resources, which became the nation's third-largest coal company after a recent merger, has reaffirmed its Southwest Virginia roots: It will build its new $21 million headquarters on a site in Bristol, Va.

Alpha Natural Resources to build new corporate headquarters in Bristol, Va.

Http - Wed Nov 11

ABINGDON, Va. - Alpha Natural Resources will build its new corporate headquarters in Bristol, the governor's office announced early Wednesday.

Alpha Natural Resources to build new HQ in Bristol

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Wed Nov 11

Coal operator Alpha Natural Resources plans to build a new headquarters in Bristol.