File photo of Sullivan County Sheriff Wayne Anderson

End might be near for sheriff's lawsuit

Recent talks between the two sides could mean an end soon to Sullivan County Sheriff Wayne Anderson’s lawsuit against Sullivan County, Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable said Thursday. Anderson’s suit dates back about two years and seeks about $6.6 million in new funding for the sheriff’s office and jail facilities. “We’ve had some very productive talks,” Sullivan County Mayor Richard Venable said. ‘We think we have some preliminary agreements.”

Yesterday at 7:45 AM

Before being taken in the 36th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, Kingsport Mets right-hander Garrison Bryant had his sights set on a football career — one that eventually could have made him a quarterback at the University of Tennessee.

Sports Live

RHP Bryant makes career U-turn after Mets come calling

Before being taken in the 36th round of the 2016 major league draft, K-Mets right-hander Garrison Bryant had his sights set on a football career — one that might have made him a quarterback at the University of Tennessee.

Yesterday at 12:33 AM

Sports Live

K-Mets come out roaring to open season

The much ballyhooed bats of the 2017 Kingsport Mets lived up to their hype on the opening night of the Appalachian League season, piling up 11 hits in a 10-5 win at Burlington on Thursday.

Jun 22, 2017 at 11:50 PM

New Sullivan South Principal Josh Tate has been chosen to move up from assistant principal, replacing retiring South Principal Greg Harvey. He is among six principal appointments recently announced.

Sullivan County schools

Tate named South principal, among six Sullivan principals named so far

BLOUNTVILLE — A retirement and resignation of two Sullivan County principals, along with the closing of a school, has lead to the appointment of six principals with a seventh position to be filled later. One is the appointment of Josh Tate as principal of Sullivan South High School from his current position as assistant at South, replacing the retiring Greg Harvey.

Jun 22, 2017 at 10:15 PM

Hawkins County IDB chairman Larry Elkins, left, shows the industrial board a conceptual drawing of the new $13.7 plant announced last week for the Phipps Bend Industrial Park During Thursday's meeting. Elkins told the board there are also two separate plant expansions at Phipps Bend which have been approved and will create 125-150 new jobs, although the companies haven't approved the press releases yet so they can't be named publicly.

Phipps Bend Industrial Park

Two Phipps Bend factory expansions will add 125-150 jobs

Some county commissioners have criticized the IDB and its industrial recruitment contractor NETWORKS for a lack of results over the past two years. In recent weeks, however, Hawkins County has begun seeing some value for its annual $50,000 fee to NETWORKS.

Jun 22, 2017 at 8:30 PM

Virginia's First District

Meet the Candidates: Political novice Alicia Kallen wants to fight for the people

"I am not a career politician," she said. "I am somebody just like them who wants to fight for them. I only want what is best for the people that I am going to be representing. I'm going to make sure we are represented in our best interests."

Jun 22, 2017 at 7:15 PM

Virginia's First District

Meet the Candidates: Passion keeps Terry Kilgore running for office after 24 years

"I just love working with the people and trying to solve problems," Delegate Terry Kilgore said. "At the state level, I've had opportunities to try to move on up, but at this level you can actually help people. You can actually make a difference."

Jun 22, 2017 at 5:45 PM

Bob loved going to the beach with his entire family in tow.

Sunday Stories

A Life Well Lived: Kingsport's Bob Bingham Sr. made the world a better place

There was more than one public Bob Bingham. Star athlete. Family man. Coach. Successful businessman. He was all those before he was 50. His accomplishments in his latter life, however, are what stand as his legacy in the eyes and hearts of his family and many others.

Jun 22, 2017 at 4:30 PM

Shauna Morrison, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia

Sean Condon, Aggravated Assault, Violation of Protection Order/Contempt of Court, Violation of Protection Order/Contempt of Court, Aggravated Criminal Trespass

Chalise Hood, Child Abuse And Neglect (If Non-Violent), Public Intoxication

Jeremy Ferguson, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Resisting Stop Arrest, SCHEDULE II DRUG VIOLATIONS RESALE, SCHEDULE IV DRUG VIOLATIONS RESALE

Arrested

Arrested: Kingsport mugshots, June 12 - 18

Individuals recently booked into the Kingsport city jail. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Want mugshots sent directly to your inbox? Click the "Get Email Newsletters" link to the right of page.

Updated Jun 22, 2017 at 4:05 PM

Northeast State Community College

Reagan Boggs plays Northeast State at Blountville July 7

BLOUNTVILLE — As a daughter of the Coalfields and “The Crooked Road,” singer-songwriter Reagan Boggs continues to grow her reputation as one of Americana music’s most popular and influential artists.

Updated Jun 22, 2017 at 3:47 PM

technology

KCS to spend more than $464,000 on computers

Kingsport City Schools is about to spend more than $161,000 on 157 new teacher laptop computers and more than $304,000 on 1,300 Chromebooks for students.

Jun 22, 2017 at 3:11 PM

crime

Kingsport man indicted for crashing into woman on sidewalk

A motorist who struck a pedestrian on a city sidewalk last year — inflicting serious injury to both the victim and himself — has been arrested after tests allegedly revealed Valium in his system at the time of the crash.

Jun 22, 2017 at 2:14 PM

Hawkins County Commission

Elections administrator says wheel tax referendum would cost Hawkins $70-75K

If the chatter on social media is any indication, there's an excellent possibility that if the Hawkins County Commission approves a $40 wheel tax increase Monday night, petitions to bring the tax up for a referendum vote will be ready to submit to the election commission Tuesday morning.

Updated Jun 22, 2017 at 1:02 PM

Drivers license photos of the suspects, Jarrett Cole "Shroom" Heitmann, 24, and Makayla Danielle Stilwell, 22.

crime

Kidnapped woman allegedly used as bait in Bloomingdale shooting

A pair of people wanted for Tuesday's shooting of a Bloomingdale man remained on the lam Thursday, charged not only with attempted murder, but also with kidnapping a female they allegedly used as bait in the attack.

Jun 22, 2017 at 11:46 AM

Fun Fest Chairman Carlos Carvajal is particularly looking forward to the Makers Faire and Busking around the World.

Party On! at Fun Fest 2017

With Kingsport’s centennial year in full swing, Fun Fest wants to keep the celebration going all summer and invites people to “Party On” at this year’s Fun Fest, set for July 14-22.

Updated Jun 22, 2017 at 10:39 AM