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

Northeast State

Northeast State, Tusculum sign dual enrollment deal

Northeast State students who fulfill the requirements of the dual enrollment program are guaranteed acceptance to Tusculum. However, some majors might carry additional application and program admission requirements.

Yesterday at 8:30 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

Matthew Caleb Long and Destiny Marie Henley

Hawkins County Sheriff's Office

'Fake meth' seized following Hawkins high-speed motorcycle chase

Deputy Eric Pease conducted a pat-down on Matthew Caleb Long and allegedly discovered a small round container that had 2.1 grams of a white powder. Long allegedly identified the substance as "fake meth" that he was taking to Greene County to sell.

Yesterday at 5:30 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

Editorial: It’s time to throw away the rod, Tennessee

Hawkins County is the latest system in the region to not just spare, but throw away the rod. But there remain too many Tennessee school districts, including Washington, Hancock and Greene counties, which continue to allow teachers and administrators to physically punish children.

Yesterday at 3:00 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

Civics 101: What are campaign contribution limits?

In Tennessee, campaign contribution limits have gone up for the 2018 elections based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Yesterday at 11:25 AM

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

Northeast State Community College

Opportunity to weigh in on NSCC presidential search closes Friday

Trish Crawford, president of the Faculty Senate at Northeast, said both candidates are qualified and either would be a good choice. She served on the committee and said of all considered, they were the only two with unanimous support from all 17 members.

Oct 21, 2018 at 8:00 PM

As of the end of Day 3 of early voting Friday Church Hill's early voting location, shown here, had nearly 500 more ballots cast than the Rogersville courthouse.

Election 2018

Mount Carmel hosting alderman candidate meet and greet

The public is invited to attend a Mount Carmel "Meet the Candidates" event scheduled for Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Senior Center located on the second floor of City Hall.

Oct 21, 2018 at 2:30 PM

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

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