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All things geek: Another year of blockbuster comic book movies

Another year, another dozen or so superhero, comic book and sci-fi movies blasting their way onto the big screen. Just keep reading to learn what’s coming out and when to mark your calendar.

Feb 5, 2019 at 5:45 PM
"From Brooklyn to Kingsport" by David Garrahan
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Author’s Corner: Kingsport resident reflects on journey from Brooklyn to Model City

Kingsport resident David Garrahan has identified a few main themes that have persisted throughout his life, including education, independence and controlling his own destiny. Those themes also run through his latest book, “From Brooklyn to Kingsport.” A memoir about his life, including his experiences with poverty and homelessness growing up, the book was released in December of last year.

Feb 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Dr. Allen "Doc" Jones adopted Opie after treating the sickly, abandoned dog found 13 years ago by Rita Forester. But in recent years Opie had been living with Debbie and Randy Webb and Debbie often waltzed Opie around on Saturday nights at the Carter Family Fold.
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RIP: The Carter Fold's Mr. Opie

From the ditch to the dance floor: Left to die alone in the dark, Carter Fold Opie rose to fame dancing

He was mostly just called “Opie,” and captured the hearts of many as the “dancing dog” and mascot at the Carter Family Fold. He died week before last.

Feb 3, 2019 at 3:26 PM
This image from the Lives of Distinguished North Carolinians published in 1898 shows James Johnston Pettigrew as he looked in 1855. Pettigrew entered UNC at the age of 15. He excelled in mathematics and classical languages and was a member of the Philanthropic Society.
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Was there a good choice when the war came in 1861?

Slavery, tariffs, states’ rights or preserving the Union were some of the reasons the politicians gave in 1860 as they made a mess of this country. And when politicians make a mess, it’s everyday people like you and me that get dumped on.

Jan 30, 2019 at 2:17 PM
L to R, Johnson Elementary teachers Christy Robinson, Ann Irvin, Whitney Steadman (in back), Patsy Stout, Carolyn Harris, and Carolyn Slaughter see contents of 1990 time capsule from Castle Playground.
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The Castle Playground

New Castle Playground to include items from old time capsule

KINGSPORT — The reimagined Castle Playground at Johnson Elementary School will be built in a little more than a month, almost 29 years after the original was built. But some longtime Johnson teachers didn’t have to reimagine the contents of a 1990 time capsule buried at the playground.

Jan 29, 2019 at 12:42 PM
L-R: John H. Osborne Jr., Pamela Osborne Fagans, and Wanda Wallen Osborne, celebrate Pamela's first birthday in January 1957.
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J. H. OSBORNE

We've come a long way, baby: Mom takes to Facebook for birthday wishes

The day my sister, first of my parents three children, was born my father drove the 45 miles or so to rural Lee County, Va., to let Mom's parents know the baby had arrived, was a girl, and both mother and daughter were doing well.

Jan 28, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Kingsport’s Capt. John Bachman was commanding a company in the 60th Tennessee when his horse was shot from under him.
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Bulls Gap: The fight for control of East Tennessee

In November 1864, Northeast Tennessee was disputed territory with both sides moving in to take control.

Jan 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM
The Bloomingdale Raiders JV team celebrates after earning its third consecutive championship in the Sullivan County Youth Football League by defeating Morristown in enemy territory. Coach Tyler Brooks, center, hoists the regular season championship trophy and the league championship trophy.
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Bloomingdale Raiders Youth Football

The first step to building a championship football program is good stadium music

In the past three years alone, the overall record for the Bloomingdale Raiders is 66-3. That's 20-1 for the Freshmen with three consecutive league championships; 23-1 for the JV with two championships and a runner up; and 23-1 for the Varsity with three consecutive league championships.

Jan 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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J. H. OSBORNE

Does old training really come back to you when you need it?

The spring-action theater-like seats of the courtroom were more of a struggle for this fat boy to quickly “rise” from and stand. Holding a cell phone in one hand and steno pad in the other didn’t help.

Jan 21, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Cheatham (October 20, 1820 – September 4, 1886) was a Tennessee planter, California gold miner, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Army of Tennessee, inflicting many casualties on Sherman at Kennesaw Mountain.
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Who do you think is an overlooked general in the Civil War?

The American Battlefield Trust recently asked on its Facebook page if there was a general in the Civil War that you felt is often overlooked.

Jan 21, 2019 at 1:30 PM
Author Cassie Kitzmiller is shown here with one of her children.
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Author’s Corner: Kingsport woman releases two books, helps other authors self-publish

Kingsport resident Cassie Kitzmiller knows a thing or two about writing and publishing books. In addition to releasing two of her own books, with more in the works, Kitzmiller helps other local authors share their stories by walking them through the process of self-publishing.

Updated Jan 19, 2019 at 1:07 PM
The opening of Cabana Apartments in late 1963 warranted a special section of the Kingsport Times-News.
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J. H. OSBORNE

It will always be 'Sin City' to me

I still think a coworker was pulling my leg a few days ago when he claimed not to remember the name “Cabana Apartments.” He, in turn, clearly didn’t accept my claim it was commonly called “Sin City” when I was growing up.

Jan 13, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Did I ruffle some British feathers with slavery remark?

I was watching a review of a video on the American Revolution shown on YouTube recently. The commentary by the person doing the review and the editing of the video placed a little extra emphasis on slavery in the colonies while lessening the poor treatment of slaves by the British.

Jan 10, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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Author’s Corner: Kingsport’s 'Green Guy' writes book on sustainable living

Dave Hrivnak set out to find examples of households across the U.S. and Canada that have kicked the fossil fuel habit. What these people have discovered, he said, is rather than being difficult, life without fossil fuels is “better, freeing, empowering and less costly.” 

Jan 8, 2019 at 8:00 PM
L-R: Wanda (Wallen) Osborne and Bonnie (Wallen) Hurd enjoying a quiet moment on the steps to Wanda's then-home in Kingsport, in their typical attire of the period.
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J. H. OSBORNE

Remembering stuff Aunt Bonnie used to say

Ever eat more than Walker and end up fuller than Hillman? 

Jan 6, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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