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.
CommentsNEW 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.
CommentsA spectacular bolt from the blue striking a nearby mountain halted play in Wednesday’s Lonesome Pine District softball tournament finals at J.I. Burton.
CommentsROGERSVILLE — 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.
CommentsCHURCH 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.
CommentsKINGSPORT — 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.
CommentsBIG 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.
CommentsHeath 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.
CommentsWASHINGTON (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.
CommentsKINGSPORT — The American Cancer Society (ACS) marked its 100th birthday Wednesday by encouraging Northeast Tennesseans and Southwest Virginians to participate in a research study.
CommentsCastlewood 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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