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Former presidential candidate and ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee joked Donald Trump was not his first choice for president. "I was my first choice," he said.
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Bristol Community Prayer Breakfast

"Forget the things that are behind you," Huckabee says at Bristol prayer breakfast

You should look at where you're going rather than where you have been, former presidential candidate and ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told more than 700 business leaders and elected officials at a Bristol Community Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday.

Today at 7:30 PM
The honorees from Cherokee are Mallie Cole, Laura Grace Jenkins and Grace Kelli Walker
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Sunday Stories

Three Cherokee students honored by Teen Board of Knoxville

The organization’s purpose is to get teenagers to work and take the lead in civic and welfare projects, and to lift their social and moral life to higher standards.

Today at 4:30 PM
Christian rapper Aaron Cole will perform a free concert in Kingsport this week.
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Faith

Christian rapper to perform free concert in Kingsport

Known for “One More Day” and “Right on Time” featuring TobyMac, Aaron Cole is a Dove Award Artist of the Year nominee. A native of Bristol, Virginia, Cole will release his newest project, “Not By Chance,” on Aug. 30.

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Romans 1:16 says, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth".
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Unashamed

Christian prayer rally, march, this Saturday in downtown Kingsport

“We want people to know the main reason we are doing this is because our country, and our community, we need to pray. We are not doing this in response because of some other event that may be going on in our community.” - Evangelist preacher Tyler McMullins speaking about “Unashamed,” a worship service and prayer rally at the Kingsport Farmers Market — followed by a prayer march to Church Circle.

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Gas Prices

Gas prices still falling as demand hits all-time high

Tennessee’s average gas price is $2.33 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 5 cents below last week’s average, 20 cents less than a month ago and 28 cents less than one year ago, AAA reported.

Yesterday at 7:15 PM
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Civics 101

Can you answer these geography questions from U.S. citizenship test?

When an immigrant applies to become a U.S. citizen, they must answer 10 questions from a potential list of 100. Here are some examples of the section on geography.

Yesterday at 6:00 PM
Dr. Zach Sumpter, his wife Elizabeth and their two daughters love exploring the outdoors
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Sunday Stories

Dr. Zachary Sumpter: Continuity, prevention go hand-in-hand

Dr. Zach Sumpter, who is now accepting patients at Mountain Region Family Medicine, says his interest in family medicine grew out of his passion for continuity of care for patients.

Yesterday at 11:19 AM
Because of its durability, Eastman's Tritan is commonly used in making food containers. The specialty plastics product is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Eastman Tritan

Tritan tough

Tritan is used in making food storage containers, casserole dishes, beverage containers, blenders, large appliances and even medical devices.

Yesterday at 8:00 AM
Sgt. Hagan Hammond, Kingsport resident and first soldier from Sullivan County to be killed in France during World War I.
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J. H. OSBORNE

American Legion and Hammond Post #3 celebrate 100th anniversary

Have you ever wondered where American Legion Hammond Post #3 got its name? 

Aug 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport
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Boys & Girls Club

Motorcycle run to benefit Boys & Girls Club

Kingsport Cycles will hold its first ever fundraiser motorcycle run fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds will go toward the club’s Great Futures campaign, which funds general operating expenses.

Aug 18, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Morris Baker, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva, stands by Donna Lankford, the director of first impressions at the corporate office. Donna, like many employees at Goodwill, has life challenges. Goodwill takes steps to help Donna and other employees face and overcome these challenges.
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Goodwill

Goodwill’s business is all about changing lives

“Goodwill is a place where we can exhibit grace. If you’ve got the attitude and willing to work, we’re going to put you to work.” - Morris Baker, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva.

Aug 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Morning Pointe of Greeneville (TN) residents Ellie Lowery and Jo Tucker enjoy the view at the Kingsport Fun Fest’s annual Breakfast with Balloons event. Residents and associates from the assisted living community made an early morning trip to Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport to admire the many colorful hot air balloons filling the sky. “We got to see them blow up the hot air balloons and then watch as they flew away,” says Morning Pointe life enrichment director Amanda Buech. “It was a beautiful morning, and the residents really enjoyed it. We’ll definitely be back next year!”
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Sunday Stories

Share your ‘scrapbook moments’ in Sunday Stories

Sunday Stories invites you to share life’s memorable moments each week in our scrapbook gallery, available online at TimesNews.Net. Selected photos also appear in print each week inside Sunday Stories.

Aug 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Tammy Cassell, Brooke Robinson, Taylor Anderson, Michael Griffin, Sierra Adams and Avery Young traveled to California over the summer for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference.
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Scott County

Rye Cove students attend national FCCLA conference

Five Rye Cove High School students experienced quite a few firsts over the summer at a national leadership conference in Anaheim, California. Michael Griffin, Avery Young, Brooke Robinson, Taylor Anderson and Sierra Adams attended the conference, which was hosted by FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America).

Aug 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM
The annual Historic Blountville Flea Market has drawn scores of vendors and thousands of shoppers in past years
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Historic Blountville Heritage Festival set for Sept. 14

The 11th Annual Historic Blountville Heritage Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 in downtown Historic Blountville. And, according to a press release from the Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism, the festival is set to expand.

Aug 17, 2019 at 4:30 PM
American Patriots and Pastime Incorporated, supported by the Northeast Tennessee Mustang Club, works to support programs for active duty military serving in war zones and for military veterans at Mountain Home in Johnson City.
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Sunday Stories

American Patriots and Pastime Car Show raises $3,900

American Patriots and Pastime Incorporated, supported by the Northeast Tennessee Mustang Club, works to support programs for active duty military serving in war zones and for military veterans at Mountain Home in Johnson City.

Aug 15, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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