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Student Erin Peters selected for Department of Defense SMART Scholars program
BRISTOL, Tenn., May 19, 2022 — King University student Erin Peters has been accepted to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program. The prestigious award includes scholarship funding, as well as a guaranteed job with the DOD following...
Abel Joins Wellspring Foundation
ABINGDON, Va., May 17, 2022 — Susan Abel has joined the Wellspring Foundation as director of operations and engagement. In her role, Abel will be key in serving the organization’s goals of advancing the healthcare interests of residents in Washington, Smyth,...
Asheville-Based Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit in Response to Equifax Data Breach
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Burt Langley PC (Asheville, North Carolina) and Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC (Nashville, Tennessee) have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Terra Weaver, David Le and similarly situated individuals affected by the Equifax data...
Farris Funeral Service September Learning Series Answers Questions About Cremation
ABINGDON, Va. — As part of its 65th anniversary this year, Farris Funeral Service & Crematory will host the third installment of the Farris Funeral Service Learning Series at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Forest Hills Chapel, located at 19415 Lee Highway in...
Riser Named Vice President of Corporate Marketing
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Christine Riser has been promoted to vice president of Corporate Marketing (CM), the marketing and advertising division of The Corporate Image (TCI), an integrated communications firm, both headquartered in Bristol, Tennessee. Riser, who most recently...
Former Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey to Join New Lobbying Affiliate of Nashville-Based Attorneys Farrar & Bates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Expanding on its expertise in the area of governmental relations, Farrar & Bates, LLP, announces the addition of former Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey to its new lobbying affiliate, Ramsey, Farrar & Bates, LLC. Ramsey served as Tennessee's...
General Shale to Honor Local Educators at Fourth Annual History & Hero Night
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — General Shale is teaming up with the Johnson City Cardinals to honor local teachers and educators during the Cardinals' matchup with the Princeton Rays at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4. The fourth annual General Shale History & Hero Night — to be...
General Shale Wins Industry Awards for Brick in Architecture Projects
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Two projects featuring General Shale products have been recognized by the Brick Industry Association (BIA) as winners in the 2017 Brick in Architecture awards competition. General Shale received a Gold Award in the Municipal/Government category...