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This handmade wedding dress from Guam is just one of the many items on display at Do Good Goods that carries with it a unique and special story.
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Sunday Stories

Owner shares true meaning of good at Do Good Goods

Armed with a determined attitude, a caring heart and the knowledge that God was really in control, Lori began to pursue her dream of opening a store where good would come from the items for sale – items that had once meant the world to their owners.

Yesterday at 4:30 PM
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Gatlinburg

Ripley's Believe It or Not! completes total 'show' makeover at Gatlinburg attraction

In 2020 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! will celebrate 50 years as a staple attraction and landmark on the Gatlinburg strip. The building’s facade and indoor three-story “show” are new this year.

Yesterday at 11:47 AM
Lesa Horne started Décor Exchange in 2004 because she had a passion for finding unique items at bargain prices and a dream of owning her own business. Today, the unique upscale consignment store has over 14,000 square feet of nearly new home furnishings and decor beautifully displayed all in one location.
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Sunday Stories

Kingsport's Decor Exchange offers unique shopping experience

A unique upscale consignment store since 2004, Décor Exchange now has over 14,000 square feet of nearly new home furnishings and decor, with great prices, beautifully displayed all in one location.

Yesterday at 10:30 AM
Sports betting in Tennessee would have a major economic impact, but it would also shift cash away from lottery sales.
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Tennessee General Assembly

Will Tennessee take that bet?

The issue of sports betting was opened up by a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year, and other states have been quick to act. Eight states are already operating some form of legal sports betting and 21 states introduced legislation on the topic last year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Yesterday at 8:30 AM
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Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors

NETAR: Shutdown is 'likely culprit' for slight home sales dip

NETAR reported on Friday that local single-family home sales fell by one closing in January compared to the same month last year. Closings on condominium and townhome sales were also down by one.

Feb 16, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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Federal court

Stealing for China - two charged in theft of trade secret information

“Not only can theft of this information be potentially devastating to our American companies, it could also pose a threat to our overall national and economic security,” said J. Douglas Overbey, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee.

Feb 16, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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Money

Luttrell Staffing Group established as separate company

Luttrell Staffing Group currently specializes in industrial, warehouse, general labor and office/clerical staffing across 29 branch offices in seven states, including Tennessee, Virginia, California, Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky and Vermont.

Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00 AM
The program works with local organizations to provide one book a month to children under 5 years old.
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Scott County

Thrift stores to donate Thursday’s proceeds to Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in Scott County

To help young children in Scott County grow and prosper, all the proceeds earned at Mountain Treasures Thrift Store and the Dungannon Thrift Store on Valentine’s Day will be donated to support the county’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program.

Feb 12, 2019 at 3:30 PM
What the new meter looks like.
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AEP Appalachian Power

AEP is switching out meters

Contract workers are currently replacing a total of about 49,000 meters in the Kingsport area. Area residents may also see PAR Electric personnel installing network infrastructure devices in the area.

Feb 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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Sullivan County Property Taxes

Sullivan property tax deadline looms

If you’re a Sullivan County property owner and you haven’t paid your 2018 county property taxes, time is running out to do so before late fees kick in. The deadline is Feb. 28. Penalties will be charged beginning March 1 at a rate of 1.5 percent per month.

Updated Feb 11, 2019 at 9:12 AM
Lindy White, Ballad Health CEO of Kingsport Market operations, said there are “still some decisions” to be made after Ballad Health recently announced changes in Kingsport.
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Ballad Health

Meet Lindy White

White recently began her new duty as vice president and CEO of Ballad Health’s Kingsport Market Operations to lead Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital. In her most recent role, she served as CEO of Providence Northeast Hospital in Columbia, S.C., a part of Lifepoint Health.

Feb 11, 2019 at 8:30 AM
U.S. Rep. Phil Roe
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Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce

Roe calls for tougher border security

That’s what U.S. Rep. Phil Roe told a Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce legislative breakfast as the clock ticks down toward a Friday deadline for a conference committee to get a border security deal done or face another partial federal government shutdown.

Feb 9, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Hawkins County IDB chairman Larry Elkins shows his board members in October where a sewer line and ditch are located on a proposed 120 acre tract at Phipps Bend being prepped to be marketed to potential new industries.
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Hawkins County Industrial Development Board

Grant will help make 120 acres at Phipps Bend market-ready for industrial development

“TVA and the state both think that's going to be the largest site that's market-ready in East Tennessee. A lot of the clientele that come through on larger projects are looking for 100 acres, so we think this is going to put that piece of property in high demand." — Hawkins IDB chairman Larry Elkins

Updated Feb 9, 2019 at 9:28 AM
From left, Bristol Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Jerry Calldwell, Ballad Health Executive Chairman, President and CEO Alan Levine and East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Dean Dr. William Block celebrate Ballad Health's designation as the racetrack's health care provider.
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Ballad Health

Ballad Health named BMS health care provider

The partnership means Ballad Health will handle all medical situations at the track’s events at no cost to its guests.

Feb 7, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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Ballad Health

Region's chambers back Ballad Health COPA

The support groups included the Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County and Smyth County, Va., chambers, the Greene County Partnership and the Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County. Their joint letter also highlighted the many advantages and benefits the merger has produced throughout the region.

Feb 7, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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