Kingsport man named 'Aviation Person of the Year'

Hank Somers is described as a tireless advocate for improving K-12 education in the region. His hobby as a private pilot helped him recognize the need to better position Northeast Tennessee to attract aviation and aerospace industry.

Yesterday at 10:00 PM

Gas Prices

Gas prices slip as crude stocks swell

Sunday's state average of $2.65 is 3 cents less than a week ago, AAA reported. Still, Tennessee gas prices remain 7 cents more than a month ago and 37 cents more than this time last year.

Yesterday at 7:00 PM

Prayer coordinator Melissa Pitts (left) and community relations team member Shirley Walters are part of the Tri-Cities' team working to encourage organizations and individuals to pack and collect shoeboxes to be delivered during the 25th year of Operation Christmas Child.

Sunday Stories

Tri-Cities team hopes to change 40,650 lives this year

In the Tri-Cities, there is a team of volunteers dedicated to making sure our area meets the goal of collecting and packing 40,650 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child this year.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM

Sears

With Sears gone, I'm missing an old family friend

The grown ups in my family called it Sears and Roebuck as often as not, and in the 1960s and early 1970s, it was our go-to for many purchases, big and small.

Yesterday at 1:03 PM

Early Voting

Early voting tops 10,000 in first four days in Sullivan County

The opportunity to vote early continues through Nov. 1 at three locations in Sullivan County, with those polling places open each day except Sunday. The ballot for the Nov. 6 state and federal general election includes the race for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives seats and Tennessee House and Senate seats.

Yesterday at 9:45 AM

Kingsport

Line Dance for Leukemia to be held in honor of beloved Kingsport resident Victor Simon

Residents of Kingsport knew Victor Simon as a fun-loving musician who encouraged people to follow their dreams. Though Simon passed away in 2012 after a battle with leukemia, his wife, Gretta Simon, is carrying on his legacy with Line Dance for Leukemia, an upcoming fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Yesterday at 9:09 AM

featured

Alumni gather to remember Scott County's only African-American school

Prospect School was located at the top of the hill on Manville Road in Gate City, in the communities known locally as Sticktown and Trot. The historic school closed for integration in 1964, and the recent reunion was the first time the alumni had ever gathered as a group to catch up with each other.

Oct 21, 2018 at 12:00 PM

Food Recall

Houston company recalls salad with chicken products

GHSW has recalled nearly 1,800 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products because a corn ingredient may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.

Oct 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM

Santa's Depot

Want to dance or sing at Santa's Depot?

Last year large-scale, professional stage allowed community dance companies, choral programs, bands and musicians to perform during Santa’s Depot. And that was a hit. Now’s your chance to join this year’s lineup.

Oct 20, 2018 at 9:00 PM

People of all ages are invited to participate in the walk, which will be held Tuesday.

drug abuse

Red Ribbon Week event to encourage drug prevention, awareness

Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of South Central Kingsport Community Development and New Vision Youth, is inviting local residents to a walk next week, which is designed to raise awareness of the drug problem in the region.

Oct 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Some dolls and bears, as well as accessories and clothing, are for sale during the event. Multiple vendors are involved.

Tri-Cities Doll and Bear Show

Saturday's Doll & Bear Show to feature items for show and sale

The semi-annual event raises donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in lieu of admission.

Oct 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Free Batteries for Fire Prevention Month

Free batteries for smoke detectors available Saturday

Keep Kingsport Beautiful and the Kingsport Fire Department will be distributing 9V batteries to Kingsport residents from 9 a.m. until noon at the Kingsport Farmers Market.

Oct 19, 2018 at 5:30 PM

L-R: Washington County, Tenn. Mayor Joe Grandy and Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable sign copies of a joint resolution approved during a historic first Thursday as the Sullivan County Commission and Washington County Commission held a joint meeting at Tri-Cities Airport. By voice votes, each commission approved the resolution to declare October 18 "Regional Cooperation Day."

Regional Cooperation Day

Regionalism is the topic as Sullivan, Washington commissions hold first joint meeting

In what was billed as the first time the two commission’s ever met jointly, each body voted to approve a resolution citing prior successes and pledging to forge greater bonds — throughout the region.

Oct 19, 2018 at 8:39 AM

Hawkins County Humane Society

Dog that was abandoned at Hawkins shelter given new home on nearby farm

The Hawkins County Humane Society literally received hundreds of requests from people in multiple states and Canada wanting to adopt a dog that was abandoned in the shelter parking lot Sept. 29. But, he adopted Tuesday to a woman who lives on a farm only a three minute drive from the shelter.

Oct 18, 2018 at 8:30 PM