Bristol

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Police officers from towns across Connecticut stand at the scene where two police officers were killed, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

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Driver Ryan Blaney looks over the track before a NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Driver Ryan Blaney watches as cars go around the track before practice for a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race on Friday, April 21, 2017 in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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A model car of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. waits to be autographed before a NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.(88) hits the wall as cars get past him during a NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, April 24, 2017, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Snow removal along Main Street by Bristol Public Works during the a late winter snow storm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Bristol, Conn. (Mike Orazzi /The Bristol Press via AP)

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Snow removal moves along North Main Street by Bristol (CONN) Public Works during a late winter snow storm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Bristol, Conn. (Mike Orazzi/The Bristol Press via AP)

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Home health care worker Nancy Ross holds up a sign while out during a late winter snow storm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Bristol, Conn. (Mike Orazzi/The Bristol Press via AP)

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"There were a lot of concerns from my district constituents that they would imprison someone who is basically standing up for what they believe in, their right of conscience, and the fact that she didn't believe in homosexual marriages and that she didn't want to issue marriage licenses," said Virginia state Sen. Charles W. "Bill" Carrico Sr., Bristol Republican.

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Bristol Bay, Alaska. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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A main street jam session at Bristol, Virginia Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Every September, the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion brings together string talent from around the country for three days in downtown Bristol. (Corinna Lothar/ Special to the Washington Times)