Who are this year’s KOSBE Award winners?

Successful small businesses were recognized Thursday night as the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) announced the winners of the 25th Anniversary KOSBEs.

Update: Suspect identified in shots fired incident

The suspect in this morning’s report of shots fired has been identified and taken to an area medical facility for a mental status evaluation, according to the Kingsport Police Department.

Jingle and mingle with DKA's Sip and Stroll

DKA officials point out that when you shop local, you're helping small businesses succeed and keeping more of your shopping dollars here in Kingsport. Visit Downtown Kingsport Association on Facebook for more details from participating businesses.

Kingsport officials tackling problem of dilapidated structures in city

According to information provided to the BMA, Kingsport currently has 53 open dilapidation cases. The city is allowing 14 structures to be repaired, while 13 have had hearings with demolition orders issued.

These Downtown Kingsport activities will get you in the Christmas spirit

Start off with Saturday’s Downtown Kingsport Christmas Parade and tree lighting. Activities begin downtown at 3 p.m. with family fun and photos with Santa, followed by live entertainment at 5 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. directly followed by the tree lighting ceremony on Church Circle.

Experience the traditions of Christmas past

In a tradition dating back 200 years, Netherland Inn and Hammond House plan to celebrate the Christmas holidays by welcoming friends and family members just as Margaret and Richard Netherland did in 1818.

First Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor

The Rev. Mike Shelton preached his first sermon as pastor of First Presbyterian on Nov. 10. Shelton and his wife, Donna, are originally from North Carolina and have three grown children.

Kingsport fills two key positions

Jason Hudson will be Kingsport’s new economic development director and Jessica Harmon has been promoted to the position of assistant to the city manager.

First Presbyterian welcomes new organist, launches Advent musical programs

In September, the church welcomed its new organist, Alice Sanders, who comes to the area from Oklahoma. Now that she’s settled in, she’ll be offering a series of new Advent musical programs at the church as a gift to the community.

Holiday Loft Tour returns to downtown Kingsport

During the three-hour event you’ll have an intimate look into six beautiful, hand-selected lofts, which vary is style, size and location, with each one designed and decorated with diverse tastes and budgets, including one that is in the initial construction phase.

Wreaths Across America - Remembering our nation’s heroes

The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember the fallen soldier, honor those who still serve, and teach our children the value of the freedoms we all enjoy. This is done in part by placing live wreaths on Veterans’ graves in December.

Enjoy Christmas at Allandale next weekend

Volunteers recently spent a weekend decorating Allandale Mansion for the Christmas season, with trees throughout the house, along with plenty of garland, ornaments and other decorations on fireplace mantles, railings, banisters and doorways.

Community Scrapbook: Girls Inc. Thanksgiving

Over 200 girls and their families enjoyed a traditional holiday meal during Girls Incorporated of Kingsport’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The meal was prepared by Bonnie Booher, Gary Quillen, Myra Judd and Jerrilyne Horton. All

KPD seeking suspect in Model City Apartments shooting 

The KPD says the suspect, who has since been identified as Bryius John Lewis Jr., also known as Drama, 18, Kingsport, fired multiple shots, striking the victim, a 19-year-old male, twice in the lower back and leg.

Hundreds attend Palmer Center's Thankful Meal

KINGSPORT — More than 500 parents, grandparents and other family members of Palmer Center preschool dined Tuesday at the 15th annual Thankful Meal held by the Palmer Center at Kingsport's Civic Auditorium.

Palmer Principal Amy Doran said