Digital reporter Tim Dodson spends the day in Wise, Virginia, and learns how the town has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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OTR: How Wise, Virginia, is dealing with COVID-19

Tim Dodson talks to Tazewell County officials after heavy flooding hit the area in February. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 98: Flooding in SW Va.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking several precautions as the COVID-19 pandemic affects the region. TVA officials spoke with members of the media during a telephone conference call on Thursday about measures being taken at recreation areas, construction sites and throughout the electric grid. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 97: How the TVA is dealing with COVID-19 - March 27

Tim Dodson speaks with shoppers about their thoughts surrounding COVID-19. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 96: Coronavirus and panic shopping - March 15

Two people were hit in the fall of 2019 in front of the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. Since then, the Barter Theatre and the town of Abingdon have been working together to improve safety. We recently spoke with the Barter Theatre’s managing director, Ross Egan, and the town’s public works director, John Dew. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 95: Pedestrian safety - Feb. 17

People in Tennessee’s wealthiest counties lived longer and had significantly better health outcomes than those in the state’s poorest counties in a recent study at East Tennessee State University. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 94: Local health outcomes - Feb. 9

This week, reporter Robert Sorrell spoke with Tazewell County Dispatcher Edwina Cecil about the department’s new rescue. The dog will help comfort dispatchers, who have busy and stressful jobs. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 93: The new top dog at Tazewell County dispatch - Feb. 2

Reporter Leif Greiss interviews Director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools Tom Sisk about his first three months on the job. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 92: Checking in with Director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools Tom Sisk - Jan. 29

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OTR, Ep. 91: A look at the potential Washington County casino project at The Pinnacle - Jan. 19

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OTR, Ep. 90: Preview of the Tennessee Legislative session - Jan. 12

Bristol Virginia reporter David McGee sits down for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Jim McGlothlin, one of the investors in the Bristol casino project. McGlothlin discusses everything from the Hard Rock deal to the upcoming legislative session and everything in between. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OTR, Ep. 89: Jim McGlothlin talks casino - Jan. 5

On the Record, Ep. 88: "Washington County Virginia candidate forum" - Oct. 18

This week On the Record, David McGee sits down to talk with Leah Ross ahead of Rhythm & Roots weekend about the event. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Record, Ep. 87: "R&R preview with Leah Ross" - Sept. 14

Tim Dodson speaks with U.S. Sen. Mark Warner during a visit to the Flatwoods Job Corp. in Coeburn. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Record, Ep. 86: "Warner visits Flatwoods" - Aug. 30

Schools are preparing to start the fall session following a spike last year in bus crash-related injuries in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Robert Willis inspected buses in Sullivan County on Wednesday. He checks each bus to make sure they can safely transport students to and from school. Willis and Sgt. Nathan Hall spoke with the Bristol Herald Courier at the Central Buses garage in Blountville. Support the show: https://www.heraldcourier.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Record, Ep. 85: "School bus safety" - Aug. 3

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