Add more flavor to your meals

Making meals at home gives you more control over the nutrition in your food and can be better for your budget. However, most of us choose foods based on taste. How can you add more flavor to your meals at home to compete with the intense flavors of restaurant foods?

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This scrumptious, one-skillet egg dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Sample some local cuisine on your next vacation

One thing I love to do when out of town is to dine at restaurants that the locals recommend and try dishes I have never tried before. I love to explore the off-the-beaten-track kinds of places where tourists aren’t beating down the doors to get a table.

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Tuesday Trivia

Sullivan County ranks sixth out of Tennessee's 95 counties in property assessment

Sullivan County’s countywide assessment is nearing $4 billion.

Apr 23, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Civics 101

Civics 101: How your county property taxes are raised, distributed

Under state law, county property tax revenues may only be used for the purposes for which the tax is levied.

Apr 22, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Hawkins County Rescue Squad

Hawkins Rescue Squad hosts 27th Annual Ralph Stanton Memorial Bass Tournament

Entry fee is $50 per boat. Funds raised from this event will be utilized for things like training, equipment and personal protection gear for members.

Apr 22, 2019 at 11:38 AM

"Road to Revival" is Bob Sanders's first book, while "II Timothy" is his newest.

Blog

Author’s Corner: Kingsport resident pens books on Biblical topics

From local pastor to traveling evangelist, Kingsport native Bob Sanders has been active in Christian ministry for decades. While preaching remains his biggest time commitment, Sanders has also written 13 books over the years, each one on a different Biblical subject.

Apr 21, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Prom

Some locations off-limits for prom photoshoots

In Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, there are countless locations to choose from when it comes to taking outdoor prom photos. But along with the many locations that are available for photos, other spots are either unsafe or unavailable due to other events. Before you plan your prom photoshoot this year, make note of some places to avoid.

Apr 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Prom

Plenty of local venues available for prom photos

Several local venues are available for prom photoshoots in the coming weeks, though some do require advance notice. Here are some of the most popular locations.

Apr 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM

The Duff House Mansion, located in Stickleyville, Virginia, was officially listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register on March 21 and will soon be presented for inclusion on the national registry.

Sunday Stories

Public invited to dedication of Duff Mansion House

Captain William Powell Duff, Confederate States of America, and his wife, Eliza Barbara Newland who grew up in Sullivan County, reared their family in the Duff Mansion House.

Apr 21, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Hawkins County

Economic impact of tourism in Hawkins County continues to grow

According to the Tennessee Department of Tourism, in 2017, the total economic impact of Hawkins County tourism was $38.95 million, including $6.68 million in payroll, $2.26 million in state sales tax, and 2.16 million in local sales tax, supporting around 260 jobs.

Apr 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM

J. H. OSBORNE

I've never thought of where I live as a brand. Maybe that's a problem

When traveling and asked where I'm from, my first reply is a generic "Tennessee."

Apr 20, 2019 at 8:30 PM

The Kingsport Spring Spectacular Photography Contest and Exhibition is divided into three levels of competition: Youth, Amateur and Proficient.

Sunday Stories

Kingsport Spring Spectacular issues call for photo entries

Whether you enjoy photography as a hobby or a professional, the Kingsport Spring Spectacular Photography Contest and Exhibition is the event for you.

Apr 20, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning removing more than a ton of garbage, not including 59 old tires, filling a county dumpster at an illegal dump off of McKinney Chapel road near Rogersville.

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Volunteers eliminate massive illegal dump near Rogersville

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning removing more than a ton of garbage, not including 59 old tires, filling a county dumpster at an illegal dump off of McKinney Chapel road near Rogersville.

Apr 20, 2019 at 8:30 AM

Surgoinsville Public Library

Surgoinsville library will ask community how it should spend $5,000 grant

"The second phase, which we're entering into now, is going to be conducting community outreach. Through that outreach we'll be identifying needs and services that the library can provide for the community that we're not already providing." — Hawkins library director Yvonne Woytovich

Apr 19, 2019 at 5:45 PM

L-R: Twins Ella Jordan and Valla Myers celebrate their 80th birthday at a party in Daleville, Va. (just outside Roanoke) on April 7, 2019. They are first cousins to Times News writer J.H. Osborne on his mother's side.

Destinations & Diversions

A day trip to 'The Star City of the South'

Roanoke’s location 140 miles north of the Tennessee/Virginia line at Bristol makes “The Star City” an easy day trip or weekend getaway, and it has lots of attractions to make the trip worthwhile.

Apr 19, 2019 at 3:06 PM