Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: Have you purchased your Halloween candy?

According to online supplier candystore.com, here are the favorite Halloween treats in Tennessee and Virginia.

Today at 12:33 PM

Gas Prices

Tennessee gas prices hold steady as national average falls

Tennessee’s average gas price has held steady at $2.35, which is just a half-cent less than last week, AAA reported. The state average is 7 cents more than last month and 43 cents lower than this time last year.

Yesterday at 7:30 PM

Membership in the First Tennessee Regional Group Mustang Club continues to grow as teens through senior citizens appreciate America’s favorite pony car and take part in meetings, shows, cruise-ins and other club activities.

Sunday Stories

Mustang Club raises funds for charitable organizations

This year alone, the First Tennessee Regional Group Mustang Club has raised more than $9,000 for charitable organizations in the community.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

Civics 101

Civics 101: What is Robert's Rules of Order?

Sullivan County commissioners mulling “update” to local rules on how county meetings are conducted, and some commissioners have voiced a lack of interest in Robert’s Rules of Order.

Yesterday at 3:30 PM

A longtime Tri-Cities veterinarian, Dr. Beth Sallee says she’s getting back to her roots with her move to a new practice in Kingsport, expanding the health services available for pets and doing more patient care.

Sunday Stories

Fort Henry Animal Hospital expanding services

Longtime Tri-Cities veterinarian Dr. Beth Sallee says she’s getting back to her roots with her move to a new practice in Kingsport, expanding the health services available for pets and doing more patient care.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM

Members of the Scott County Rotary Club gathered at Addington Oil in Weber City on Friday morning to launch the annual shoe fund drive.

Fundraiser

Scott County Rotary Club kicks off annual shoe fund drive

The Scott County Rotary Club launched its annual shoe fund drive on Friday morning. Since it first began in 1990, the drive has grown to provide shoes and socks for hundreds of children in each of the county’s schools, all thanks to community donations.

Oct 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Original founders Joyce Manis and Gladys Haynes pause for a photo at Christ Fellowship

Sunday Stories

Christ Fellowship celebrates 40 years

Christ Fellowship has indeed come a long way in 40 years. But the members are quick to give the credit and the glory to God.

Oct 13, 2019 at 4:30 PM

This group photo was taken on the second day of the 167th Annual Eastern District Association of Primitive Baptists meeting held Oct. 3-6, 2019 at the old Blackwater School in Lee County, Va. These are most of the preachers who were present during services and business portions of the event on Friday.

J. H. OSBORNE

Trip to the Association takes us by Mom's homeplace

Mom and I were blessed to be able to join in the worship and fellowship at this year’s session of the Eastern District Association of Primitive Baptist, held in Blackwater in Lee County, Virginia. Next year the event will be held in Scott County, Virginia at Copper Creek Church. Copper Creek and Willow Chapel, in Kingsport, are co-hosts for next year’s gathering, which will be the 168th session.

Oct 13, 2019 at 1:30 PM

Each year, for over 40 years, the Sertoma Club of Kingsport has recognized a deserving community volunteer with its Service to Mankind Award, which “honors an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time, talent and energy to help others without the intent of personal recognition of credit.”

Sunday Stories

Sertoma Club accepting nominations for Service to Mankind Award

Letters of nomination must be received by Monday, Nov. 1, and should describe the nominee’s volunteer efforts in our community and dedication to serving others.

Oct 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM

Jim and Janet Lyon, both music directors at local churches, are preparing for retirement.

Faith

Husband and wife retiring from jobs as church music directors

For Jim and Janet Lyon, music has always been a family affair. The couple met while studying music in college, and both have spent most of their careers as church music directors – Jim at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and Janet at Mafair United Methodist Church.

Oct 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM

5th Annual Wine and Whiskey Festival

Kingsport Wine & Whiskey Festival coming next weekend

The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Downtown Kingsport Association.

Oct 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Doug and Charlotte Dade at St. Ethelbert's Church

Sunday Stories

Family discoveries lead to new adventures

Charlotte Dade has always had a passion for genealogy. So, when she found out there was a possibility of family being buried in an historic church in Tannington, Suffolk, England, she knew she needed to go see for herself.

Oct 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Grant funds paid for an outdoor classroom garden Surgoinsville Elementary where students are growing broccoli, cauliflower, kale, carrots, read and green lettuce, and eating the fruits of their labor.

Surgoinsville Elementary School

Surgoinsville students eating their lessons thanks to gardening grant

SES's fourth grade teachers Cindy Childress, Morgan McCullough, April Skeen and Abigale Daniels were awarded a $500 grant last year, and a $250 grant this year through the Farm Bureau’s Tennessee Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom.

Oct 12, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Rogersville Heritage Days

Hot rods and cool kids launch Rogersville Heritage Days

Perfect weather is in the forecast for Saturday when actual Heritage Days begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Rogersville, featuring scores of arts and crafts booths, historic and artistic demonstrations, children’s activities, and live music and dancing all day.

Oct 12, 2019 at 8:30 AM