TVA offers tips to help you stay cool, save money

Summer temperatures are on the rise, but that doesn't mean your electric bill has to go up, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority, which offers tips to keep your AC running and your bill under control.

Today at 1:08 PM

Gas Prices

Gas prices still declining as demand increases

Tennessee’s state average gas price is $2.35 per gallon for regular unleaded, making it the seventh lowest average price in the nation, according to AAA. This is the same as last week’s average, 19 cents less than one month ago and a quarter less than one year ago.

Yesterday at 9:30 PM

Swimming

Construction to begin on Kingsport Aquatic Center expansion

This $2 million project will be the first major expansion of the facility since it opened six years ago. It will include an outdoor pool and an office suite at the front of the aquatic center and a shaded pavilion with restrooms adjacent to the existing outdoor entrance.

Yesterday at 7:30 PM

Sgt. Steve Hinkle's son, Audie, holds the sign dedicating that portion of Highway 11W to the slain law enforcement officer.

Sgt. Steve Hinkle Memorial Highway

Highway dedicated to memory of slain Sullivan officer

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Remember those who gave all. That message was a recurring theme as lawmakers, family members and members of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office gathered on a section of Highway 11W to dedicate the “Sgt. Steve Hinkle Memorial Highway” on Monday.

Yesterday at 5:30 PM

Civics 101

Civics 101: The Voting Rights Act of 1965

The law had an immediate impact. By the end of 1965, a quarter of a million new black voters had been registered, one-third by Federal examiners. By the end of 1966, only four out of the 13 southern states had fewer than 50 percent of African Americans registered to vote.

Updated Yesterday at 2:10 PM

Scott County

Scott County Ministerial Association receives $3K grant for food pantry

The Scott County Ministerial Association was awarded a $3,000 grant from Food Lion for its food pantry, located in Gate City. Kevin Barnett, vice chairman of the association, said the grant will make a big impact on the organization and the people it serves.

Jun 23, 2019 at 8:30 PM

J. H. OSBORNE

June meetin' at Willis Chapel has generated lots of precious memories

Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever flood my soul ... precious father, loving mother, fly across the lonely years ... and old home scenes of my childhood, in fond memory appears. — “Precious Memories” - Lyrics by J.B.F. Wright

Jun 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Bunco is a dice game played using various rules recommended for adults and kids middle-school age and up.

Sunday Stories

Rolling for Readers offers food, fun and funding for books

Tuesday’s fourth annual Rolling for Readers Bunco & BBQ event benefits the Sullivan County Imagination Library. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Jun 23, 2019 at 4:30 PM

A K-9 demonstration was one of many activities at the Sgt. Steve Hinkle Bully Boot Camp Thursday, hosted by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.

SCSO camp teaches kids how to handle bullying

The camp was started in 2011 as a response to mass shootings and teen suicides. The camp focuses on several topics relating to bullying with different lessons, activities and trips. The kids attending were third through fifth graders In Sullivan County Schools.

Jun 23, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Ballad Health

Ballad, Sullivan EMS partnership equals new heart monitors for county ambulances

Ballad Health will give Sullivan County Emergency Services 30 “feature-rich” cardiac monitors, which provide “a valuable two-way, real-time collection of all vitals data, events, interventions, medications and important pictures for communication between EMS and hospital team members.” The equipment is valued at up to $1.2 million.

Jun 23, 2019 at 12:21 PM

Kingsport

Kayak trip, bird walk, pollinator program among activities at Warriors Path this week

Summertime festivities are in full swing at Warriors’ Path State Park. The park’s free series of activities, called Summer in the Park, will begin its fifth week on Tuesday.

Jun 22, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Fun Fest

Fun Fest store open for business at Kingsport Chamber

The store offers a wide range of Fun Fest merchandise, including t-shirts designed just for this year’s event. It also offers a one-stop location to pick up event information such as schedules and more.

Jun 22, 2019 at 6:30 PM

The Hills are Alive! Sweet Adelines barbershop-style women's chorus will welcome interested singers to Guest Night on June 25 in Bristol, Virginia

Sunday Stories

Sweet Adelines members enjoy sounds of sisterhood

The Adelines will host a special Guest Night on Tuesday, June 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 672 Island Road in Bristol, Virginia. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend.

Jun 22, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Jeff Fleming

Fleming retires, cites great changes in Kingsport over 35-year career

Fleming, city manager since 2014, began working for the city as an intern in 1984.

Jun 21, 2019 at 8:30 PM