Maggie was sinking in deeper, and it was taking a lot more effort for her to get back out. Usually she hops and prances effortlessly through the snow like a bunny rabbit. She was hopping and prancing Sunday morning, albeit with a lot less gusto. At one point she stopped shoulder deep in snow, and looked at me with an expression that said, "This isn't really working for me."

Storm brings back memories of Chicago's infamous Blizzard of '79

During a 48-hour period of Jan. 12-14, we got more than 21 inches of snow in Chicago, and that was on top of the 7 inches we had left over from New Year’s Eve that hadn't melted yet. You just can't imagine living with that much snow until you've seen it with your own eyes.

Dec 11, 2018 at 8:18 AM

Bristol man accused of pointing gun at Kingsport resident

A Bristol, Tennessee, man has been arrested after allegedly parking his car in the driveway of an elderly Kingsport resident, then pulling a shotgun and making threats when asked to move.

Dec 10, 2018 at 11:00 PM

Volunteer coach Mike Poe talks strategy with his team during the Falcons’ Hardee’s Classic matchup with Sullivan South earlier this season. In his first year guiding the Falcons, Poe has his team tied atop the Big 7 Conference standings. Perhaps more importantly, Poe says the Falcons are ‘enjoying what they are doing and having fun.’

NET Notes

Falcons, Poe enjoying life at the top

Looking at the Big 7 boys basketball standings, you might notice something that seems a little out of place. Yes, Volunteer is in a first-place tie with Dobyns-Bennett.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:41 PM

Local News

Emergency personnel searching for missing teen with autism

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager with autism who wandered from his home in the Cooks Valley area of Kingsport.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:05 PM

City crews out plowing Netherland Inn Road Sunday morning.

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Kingsport crews battle record-setting snowfall

Kingsport used about 950 tons of salt as of Monday morning battling the record-breaking snowfall that took place throughout the Tri-Cities on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Scott County

Scott County Christmas ornament now available

The ornaments, distributed by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, feature a photo of the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center, which opens soon. The photo was taken by Jennifer Fletcher Meade, a native of Scott County who refers to her photography as “Journey through Light.”

Dec 10, 2018 at 5:30 PM

Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 4)

The winter storm blanketing the region this weekend led to road and school closures, power outages and other inconveniences. But many Times News readers also saw the good in it - making memories, snapping photos and enjoying the scenery. We asked

Dec 10, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Gas Prices

Tennessee gas prices continue falling as oil prices rise

Sunday's state average of $2.17 per gallon is 7 cents less than last week, 34 cents less than last month and 9 cents less than this time last year, AAA reported. The state average has declined the last 59 days for a total discount of 52 cents.

Dec 10, 2018 at 3:49 PM

Tennessee's Admiral Schofield (5) shoots a 3-pointer against Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke (15) during the Colangelo Classic on Sunday in Phoenix.

College basketball

Vols jump to No. 3 after upsetting Zags

Tennessee's biggest win in four seasons under coach Rick Barnes earned the Vols their highest ranking in The Associated Press men's basketball poll since 2007-08.

Dec 10, 2018 at 3:18 PM

Claudette McDavid said she's just glad the Lord saw fit to let the roof fall when no one was inside church. "You never know what the Lord's plan is for us, but He always comes through," she added.

Hawkins County Emergency Management Agency

'Too much snow': Hawkins church roof collapses during Sunday winter storm

Heavy snow Sunday forced Vision Missionary Baptist Church to cancel services, which was very lucky because shortly before sundown the roof collapsed in on the unoccupied sanctuary under the weight of about a foot of snow.

Dec 10, 2018 at 2:57 PM

Downed tree over a road in Patrick County

Virginia digs out

Main roads and interstates may be clear but secondary and rural routes are still snow covered, hazardous and in many cases impassable. The VSP said the majority of vehicles getting stuck are on seconary roads and neighborhood entrances.

Dec 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM

Appalachian Power

When will the lights come back on?

More than 25,000 Appalachian Power customers are without electric service as a result of a snow storm that blanketed parts of the company’s Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia service areas on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2018 at 12:37 PM

Bryant Statum....Polo Fields in Kingsport, TN

Harrison Phillips, Colonial Heights area of Kingsport

Snow day fun for Jace and Gracie! Bluff City, TN

Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: Snow Day 2018 (Part 3)

The winter storm blanketing the region this weekend led to road and school closures, power outages and other inconveniences. But many Times News readers also saw the good in it - making memories, snapping photos and enjoying the scenery. We asked

Dec 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM

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Stranded trucker fatally struck on I-81 in Kingsport

Sunday’s snow storm proved fatal for a truck driver from Alabama, according to police, as his tractor trailer became disabled along Interstate 81 in Kingsport, then he was struck by a skidding SUV as he walked along the shoulder.

Dec 10, 2018 at 10:15 AM

Public urged to use caution on area roadways

Over the course of Sunday, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office assisted 27 motorists who were stranded. The Tennessee Highway Patrol had 45 calls for motorist assistance, and were directing traffic off Interstate 81 due to crashes in Virginia.

Dec 10, 2018 at 9:40 AM