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Suspected downburst downs trees, damages homes in Hawkins community

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Suspected downburst downs trees, damages homes in Hawkins community

May 22nd, 2013 9:28 pm by Jeff Bobo

KINGSPORT — A suspected downburst that hit Ross Campground Road in far eastern Hawkins County on Wednesday evening downed trees, pulled power lines out of residences and damaged at least three homes.

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On top of big salaries, companies pile on perks for CEOs

May 23rd, 2013 2:00 am by Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Wynn Resorts pays for founder and CEO Steve Wynn’s residence at its tony Las Vegas hotel and casino at a cost of nearly $452,000.

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LPD softball finals suspended with Burton leading Central

LPD softball finals suspended with Burton leading Central

May 22nd, 2013 11:43 pm by George Thwaites

A spectacular bolt from the blue striking a nearby mountain halted play in Wednesday’s Lonesome Pine District softball tournament finals at J.I. Burton.

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Loss of $5,000 grant puts Hawkins ‘Lunch Box’ program in jeopardy premium content

May 22nd, 2013 10:39 pm by Jeff Bobo

ROGERSVILLE — Of One Accord Ministry’s Lunch Box program expects to serve more lunches this summer than ever to Hawkins County children, but the loss of a $5,000 grant could put the program in jeopardy.

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Church Hill, Mount Carmel won’t have property tax hikes in 2013-14 premium content

May 22nd, 2013 10:36 pm by Jeff Bobo

CHURCH HILL — Neither Church Hill nor Mount Carmel will be faced with a property tax increase this year. One city was blessed with a slight budget surplus, and the other will be using savings to balance its budget.

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Sandi Patty to headline Fun Fest concert on July 17

Sandi Patty to headline Fun Fest concert on July 17

May 22nd, 2013 9:45 pm by Staff report

KINGSPORT — Fun Fest 2013 will welcome Sandi Patty, the female vocalist who has won the most awards in contemporary Christian music history, to the lineup of events for this summer’s festival.

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Ghost’s family  offers reward  as search continues for missing man

Ghost’s family offers reward as search continues for missing man

May 22nd, 2013 9:42 pm by STEPHEN IGO

BIG STONE GAP — The family of Terry Jay Bishop, who disappeared from his home around May 8, has posted a reward in a bid to flush out information leading to the whereabouts of the 60-year-old Big Stone Gap man.

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Injured Steelers TE Miller improving, but cautious

Injured Steelers TE Miller improving, but cautious

May 22nd, 2013 9:00 pm by WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer

Heath Miller knows his football career isn't over, just paused. When the injured Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl tight end will be able to hit the "play" button again is anybody's guess.

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Broke no laws, IRS official says — then takes 5th

Broke no laws, IRS official says — then takes 5th

May 22nd, 2013 7:51 pm by Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer further questions.

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American Cancer Society seeking participants for Cancer Prevention Study-3

May 22nd, 2013 7:49 pm by Hank Hayes

KINGSPORT — The American Cancer Society (ACS) marked its 100th birthday Wednesday by encouraging Northeast Tennesseans and Southwest Virginians to participate in a research study.

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Grizzel, Castlewood hold off Rye Cove

May 22nd, 2013 7:07 pm by Pat Kenney

Castlewood held on to beat Rye Cove while Eastside and Twin Springs got rained out in the semifinals of the Cumberland District baseball tournament.

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