Earl Neikirk / Photojournalist

The year is over and many images were taken. Below are some of the favorites and entries in VPA and TPA contests.

Tri Cities Christian School thanks the troops. Tim Kaine is in charge now. Tax time is near. Liberty says "Hi." Emory uses new method to play ball this year. The crowd loves the WWE gang. WWE men hit pretty hard. Warm winter is still here. Old Glory put to rest. Deputy France gets grabbed by passenger during seat check. High School baseball is just under way for THS and East. Race was stopped not for oil, rain but SNOW. All was okay later. Cleaning trailers is a full time job for this Florida Company. Fire Fighters finish up after a house fire in Sullivan Co. Special Bowling Olympics was great as always. First Day of Spring sprung a suprise, SNOW. Hello Mister Bunny. I think??? Animal abuse is all over the Tricities. John Battle girls go to State this time for Softball. This sunflower reaches for the sun after days of rain. Lady is busted with 117 dogs and 28 cats. Puppies are brought out two by two from house. Daddy and son play at Hungry Mother Park. Fireworks at Bristol White Sox game. Harley owners group came to Bristol Motor Speedway. Some race fans have all the cool stuff, but a leg?? Not a good night for driver, great for photos. Fireworks, large screen TV. and your number on top. Priceless. African Singing group comes to Bristol. Appalachian Fair was yummy. Emory is getting tough on Football this year. Virginia Intermont Soccer. John Battle is on the way to State Finals. Shriners was off circus animals. Rick Boucher and Harold Ford at a rally. Castlewood football players and band members. JI Burton going to state. Here grab and run. Muddy football is fun. Arby's Classic got physical again during finals. High School girls got into the action as well. College basketball was not left out on collisions either. Outbuilding fire spread to the house. Many fires this winter.