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Sullivan North High/Middle School reopened Monday after remediation of "black mold" found in air samples in four rooms. All told, nine spores were found before remediation but none after it.
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Kingsport school officials monitoring North mold situation

Kingsport City Schools officials are watching the “black mold” developments at Sullivan North/Middle School closely, with an eye toward the day when the city system is to take over the building for which it already has paid $20 million.

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Rebekah Skaggs (second from right) of Sullivan East High School stands with her parents, Steven and Jennifer Skaggs (left), and her guidance counselor, Sunday Greer (far right). In addition to being named a Good Citizen by the Long Island Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Skaggs also won the chapter’s essay portion of the program. The essays were judged on clarity of expression, originality, and historical accuracy.
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Daughters of the American Revolution

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter gives student awards

Students from St. Dominic Catholic School, Sullivan Central and Sullivan East were among the winners.

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Out & About with Katherine

Girl Scout International Tea takes participants around the world

Girl Scouts are still learning exciting new skills, exploring new cultures, exercising new hobbies and learning how to be strong and independent.

Yesterday at 10:42 AM
Shown here is a scene from a previous "Gents" pageant.
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Kingsport

Registration now open for New Vision Youth pageant

Now called the Phenomenal Ladies and Gentlemen Pageant, the event will be held next month, and registration is open now. Johnnie Mae Swagerty, executive director of New Vision Youth and South Central Kingsport, said the event is a good opportunity for children young and old to build confidence and self-esteem.

Feb 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Booker T. Washington, an educator, author and orator. Between 1890 and 1915, he was the leading voice of the African-American community.
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Two more streets of Riverview plus a black history quiz

It was no time after my column on the streets of Riverview ran that I found an email from Calvin Sneed telling me about two more historic streets in Riverview: James Street and Booker Street.

Feb 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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Healthy Kingsport

New partnership aims to improve health across 21-county region

The Accountable Care Community is a joint effort of Ballad Health, Healthy Kingsport and the United Way of Southwest Virginia. More than 150 organizations from the region already have signed on as stakeholders and others are invited to join in.

Feb 20, 2019 at 8:47 AM
Members of Flatline include plastic surgeon and guitarist Dr. Greg Pastrick; endocrinologist and guitarist, Dr. Mike Nannenga; hospitalist and drummer Dr. Kevin Kirk; hospitalist and bass guitarist Dr. Jeff Vaughn; surgical oncologist and rhythm guitarist Dr. John Ehrenfried; and accounting executive and singer Alvin McConnell.
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Sunday Stories

Spend your Friday night with Flatline

Flatline covers rock music from the 70s to early 2000s with heavy concentration on 90s alternative rock by bands like Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains.

Feb 19, 2019 at 4:30 PM
A Hawkins County school bus driver is rescued from her bus earlier this month off Spruce Pine Road after heavy rains sparked flooding through- out the county.
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Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: The wettest and driest places on earth

If the wet weather has you wondering about rain, here are some Tuesday Trivia quick facts

Feb 19, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Dr. Andy Pulte, from the University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences, will present “Overachievers: How to Know and Choose the Best Plant for Your Space" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at BrightRidge Auditorium in Johnson City.
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Sunday Stories

Planning a garden? Learn from the experts

Sponsored by Southern Appalachian Plant Society (SAPS), the free program will feature Dr. Andy Pulte discussing “Overachievers: How to Know and Choose the Best Plant for Your Space.”

Feb 19, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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Cemetery Monuments and Markers

Highland Monument Conservation's Burke Greear is cleaning up history

“If you use the wrong chemicals you can damage these stones. And these stones are pieces of art.”

Feb 19, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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Civics 101

Survey says most Americans can't pass civics test used for naturalization of immigrants

Tennesseans came in just under the national average, with 38 percent of respondents receiving a passing grade of at least six in 10 questions answered correctly.

Feb 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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.

Feb 18, 2019 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.

Feb 18, 2019 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.

Feb 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Hannah Price, now 16, wanted a locket for Christmas 2018 with this picture of herself and her Papaw, Vance Tittsworth. The photo was made 16 years ago. The expression of both faces speak “so much love.” Her Papaw passed away five years ago but Hannah was a great love in his life. This summer I had the privilege of attending the Folk Soul Revival concert on Broad Street with my beautiful granddaughter, Berkleigh Cradic. I am so thankful for her and, to me, this is a picture of what love looks like. Poppa Bud Owens with grandsons Macklin and Campbell Morgan. This is my mom and dad at Christmas. He gave her a new wedding band because, just a few months earlier, she had to have her other one cut off for medical reasons. They've been married for 65 years, have three children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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What Love Looks Like

What Love Looks Like (Feb. 17)

We're celebrating “What Love Looks Like” all month long! Each week throughout the month of February, Sunday Stories is showcasing photos illustrating "What Love Looks Like" to Times News readers. Many of the photos will also appear in print in the

Feb 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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