Walkers took to the track at THS Aug. 1 to raise awareness of ALS disease and remember those who died from it. The effort raised $2,000 to help with medical bills and research.
Walkers took to the track at THS Aug. 1 to raise awareness of ALS disease and remember those who died from it. The effort raised $2,000 to help with medical bills and research.
Middle school, high school and college students from across the region took part in three recent summer camp experiences offered by the Appalachian College of Pharmacy as part of an expanded effort to reach students interested in learning more about a career in pharmacy.
Those attending had the opportunity to learn more about the profession of pharmacy through hands-on activities supervised by ACP faculty members and at the same time had the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a college of pharmacy student.
The three camps were held on the ACP campus at Oakwood; at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon; and at the Roanoke Higher Education Center in Roanoke, VA.
Students taking part in the free camps learned from ACP faculty members who are experts in their fields. Hands-on activities included conducting patient assessment procedures; discovering pharmacy compounding techniques; practicing pharmacotherapy on a human simulator; hearing from ACP students about their pharmacy school experience; and attending an admissions workshop session. Those attending the camp at ACP’s Oakwood location also toured the ACP campus.
“This was a unique opportunity for students to learn a little more about the college of pharmacy and through a series of interactive events, to learn a little more about what the profession of pharmacy is all about,” said ACP Provost and Dean Susan Mayhew. “We were pleased to have the summer camp students on our campus and to have the opportunity to interact with students in our camps held in Abingdon and in Roanoke.”
“Sharing information about our school and advancing the profession of pharmacy is always a worthwhile experience," said ACP Director of Admissions Jason McGlothlin. "We hope the participants gained valuable knowledge about career opportunities in the field.”
Both Mayhew and McGlothlin extended their appreciation to faculty members and staff for taking the time to assist with the summer camp programming.
The Birthplace of Country Music will present Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time in a special way this September. Hosted by Kris Truelsen, the popular re-imagining of the classic WCYB program will serve as the official 25th anniversary celebration of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion during the festival, with musical guests Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies, Trousdale, and The Band Loula in the Paramount Bristol at 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12.
Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time will be a celebration of the last 25 years of Bristol Rhythm, while looking ahead to the future.
Elected officials, festival organizers, and festival supporters from the past 25 years will be in attendance for recognition and the reading of special proclamations.
The Black Lillies performed at every Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion from 2009 to 2015 and this year marks their 10th appearance at the festival. “Hosting Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies for the 25th Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion celebration will truly make it feel like the Reunion people have come to expect,” said Radio Bristol’s Program Director Kris Truelsen. “They have been such an integral part of the lineup over the years.”
There are musicians who chase the spotlight, and then there are those who carry it with them — steady, quiet, and burning deep. Cruz Contreras is the latter. Raised between the rugged lines of Tennessee and the long shadows of Michigan, he’s spent nearly 30 years forging his path through the Americana musical landscape. He got his start at 15, backing his brother Billy Contreras—now a world-renowned fiddler—and fell in love with music in 1993, in a quiet room with Bill Monroe.
From co-founding Robinella and the CCstringband to leading The Black Lillies, Cruz worked to carve a sound as old as the hills and as wild as the road. He’s played Conan, the Opry, and festivals across the country, earning praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, and Vanity Fair. Now touring behind his solo debut Cosmico, he continues the journey with Cruz Contreras and The Black Lillies—blending Appalachian roots, cosmic country, and rock ’n’ roll.
Trousdale is a powerhouse trio comprised of Quinn D'Andrea, Lauren Jones, and Georgia Greene. The group blends indie pop and country with tight harmonies at the heart of their music. For Trousdale, the ache of growing through change resonates deeply. Like certain long nights of childhood where growing pains can feel like every inch is aching, cramping, and pinching, Trousdale understands the feeling that comes with facing down existential anxiety and matters of the heart.
“We can acknowledge the strides we’ve made and be grateful, but we’ve talked a lot about how tired we are,” Jones said with a laugh. “We’ve been thinking a lot about the tension that comes with change—wanting it, fighting it, embracing it—but learning to thrive in that moment.”
On Trousdale’s LP, Growing Pains, the band works through those struggles to find strength, courage, and growth in each other. “From what was, something new can always grow,” D’Andrea says.
North Georgia natives and longtime friends, The Band Loula—Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons—is poised for a big breakout this year with the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, Sweet Southern Summer. Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) with additional production from Greg Bieck (Little Big Town, etc), the EP spotlights the duo’s powerful storytelling and unique swampgrass sound and consists of six tracks including their standout single, “Running Off The Angels,” which Billboard calls “An immensely promising release,” while All Country News declares, “a haunting, culturally charged ballad that cements their place as one of the genre’s most compelling new acts.”
The Band Loula recently made their Grand Ole Opry debut, for which they received a standing ovation.
The Band Loula spent the summer on the road with Dierks Bentley and Zach Top as part of Bentley’s extensive Broken Branches Tour and has spent much of the past few years touring alongside artists such as Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Paul Cauthen, Elle King, Brent Cobb and Lukas Nelson.
Host Kris Truelsen has spent the better part of the last two decades touring across the U.S., honing his craft as a songwriter and performer. With his latest project fronting Country Casserole, he leans into the rock n' roll side of country music.
The band features an all-star lineup including JP Parsons (guitar), Rebecca Branson Jones (pedal steel), Sarah Griffin (bass), and Levi Trent (drums).
Radio Bristol's Farm and Fun Time broadcasts and streams from downtown Bristol at the Birthplace of Country Music or Paramount Bristol stages multiple times per year. Featuring nationally touring roots music artists and segments that celebrate the diverse Appalachian culture, Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time is available to more than 143 PBS television affiliates in the U.S.
Three-Day General Admission and Single Day Tickets are on sale online at BristolRhythm.com or in person at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. One-Day VIP Experiences are also available. 25th anniversary merchandise can be purchased online or in the Museum Store. Admission to Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time 25th Anniversary Celebration is included with the purchase of a festival ticket.
For tickets, merchandise, updates, and more information, visit BristolRhythm.com.
Pickling workshop
The Tazewell County Extension Office is offering a program covering the basics of pickling and fermentation Aug. 24. Take home a pint jar of kosher dill pickles and a quart jar of your very own sauerkraut! The Cost is $15. The class will be held at the extension office starting at 5:30.To register, call 276-889-8056, email kbgibson@vt.edu, or at https://tinyurl.com/Tazewellpickling
Young life golf tournament
Tazewell Young Life will hold its annual golf tournament fund raiser on Aug. 21 at Tazewell County Country Club. Registration is at eight am and play starts at nine. Entry fee is $75 per player or $300 per four-person team. For more information or to enter email sawyers1983@gmail.com.
THS football season passes
Season Pass and Parking Pass Update: Letters have been mailed to last year’s season pass and parking holders. Instructions on how to pick up your passes are included in the letter.
New pass purchases must be made in person on one of the following dates in the parking lot at Tazewell Primary School:
August 12th 5-6:30
August 18th 5-6:30
Please remember parking pass holders from last year must purchase your pass by 8/18 of it will be sold to someone on the wait list.
Fall soccer
The Tazewell Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its fall soccer program. The league is open to youngsters pre-k thru eighth grade. Late registration cut off is Sept. 1 and the cost is $40 per player. Family discounts are available. The season will run from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22. To register a player or for more information call 276-979-5909.
Open house
The Tazewell County Airport will be hosting an Open House on August 22. We will be having several activities including bounce houses for the kids, food trucks, aircraft displays, live music and will finish the evening with a free showing of the original Top Gun.
Car show
VFW post 9640 will hold its annual car show on Aug. 15 from 10 am to two pm at the Richlands Police Department. There will be dash plaques for the first 50 cars, top 15 awards, best in show car and best in show motorcycle. There will be a food truck on site and a department of veterans affairs representative will be present. For more information call 276 979-7707 or 276-9984746.
