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Kingsport voters choose Phillips, Clark, George, Parham

May 21st, 2013 11:02 pm by Matthew Lane

KINGSPORT — Model City voters stuck with the status quo in Tuesday’s city election, returning Mayor Dennis Phillips to a fifth term in office, re-electing two current aldermen and essentially replacing Alderwoman Valerie Joh with her daughter.

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Mount Carmel teen’s death prompts criminal investigation

May 21st, 2013 7:22 pm by Jeff Bobo

MOUNT CARMEL — Police don’t suspect foul play in the death of an 18-year-old Mount Carmel man at his home last week, but a criminal investigation is under way due to the presence of alcohol and drug paraphernalia in his home.

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Now a-Pear-ing: Versatile fruit shows up in savory, sweet dishes

Now a-Pear-ing: Versatile fruit shows up in savory, sweet dishes

May 22nd, 2013 8:33 am by Leigh Ann Laube

The United States is the second-largest pear-producing country in the world, with Washington, Oregon and California producing 97 percent of the pears in the U.S.

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Man charged in 2012 shooting withdraws motion for new judge

Man charged in 2012 shooting withdraws motion for new judge

May 22nd, 2013 7:50 am by Becky Campbell, NET News Service

A Johnson City man charged with shooting and beating up a woman and leaving her lying in a parking lot last year has a new attorney and agreed to withdraw a motion asking the judge to withdraw.

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10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today

May 22nd, 2013 7:44 am by Associated Press

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

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Rewards offered for information about bald eagle shootings in East Tennessee

Rewards offered for information about bald eagle shootings in East Tennessee

May 22nd, 2013 7:00 am by Staff Report

State and federal wildlife officials are offering $22,000 in rewards in the recent cases of two bald eagle shootings in East Tennessee.

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Grizzlies fall into 0-2 hole against Spurs despite furious rally to force OT

Grizzlies fall into 0-2 hole against Spurs despite furious rally to force OT

May 22nd, 2013 4:00 am by RAUL DOMINGUEZ, Associated Press

The Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime for a 2-0 series lead.

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Singer Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Singer Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

May 22nd, 2013 3:00 am by SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirror ball trophy Tuesday.

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Apple’s Cook faces Senate questions on taxes

Apple’s Cook faces Senate questions on taxes

May 22nd, 2013 3:00 am by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dragged Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes.

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Mills sparks Warriors' LPD comeback win

Mills sparks Warriors' LPD comeback win

May 22nd, 2013 12:11 am by George Thwaites

J.I. Burton wasn’t fated to win the last district tournament baseball game ever to be played between Norton and Wise. The Raiders did, however, ensure it was memorable.

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Search for tornado survivors nearly complete

Search for tornado survivors nearly complete

May 21st, 2013 10:36 pm by Associated Press

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

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