Scrapbook Showcase: England, Ireland and Scotland

Today's Scrapbook Showcase features photos from John and Susan Hill. During a recent trip to London, the Kingsport couple visited popular sites including Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. Then, they boarded a

Today at 10:30 AM

Santa Train

Santa, Maddie & Tae spread cheer along 76th Santa Train's route

Santa’s special guests this year were Country music duo Maddie & Tae. They joined Santa on the back of the train to toss gifts and got off the train and distributed gifts in the crowd on the ground at one stop.

Yesterday at 11:34 PM

Miles Burdine

Miles Burdine named recipient of 2018 Ed Moore Service Award

The award was designed to recognize that it takes a year-round effort by countless volunteers to make the Santa Train happen.

Yesterday at 8:53 PM

Erica Seals and her three-year-old son Fisher take a minute to pose on Santa's sleigh in Centennial Park on Saturday.

Eight year old Elliot Ripley of Kingsport was none too happy about having his picture taken by Festus on Saturday.

Santa's Depot began at 1 p.m. on Saturday and folks were already gathering around the stage near where Santa's Train was scheduled to pull in to the depot around 3 p.m.

Santa Train

Photo gallery: Santa's Depot

Hundreds of festive folks came to Centennial Park in downtown Kingsport Saturday afternoon to enjoy Santa's Depot, which included arts and crafts, snacks and drink, inflatables, a kids' train ride and live reindeer. The second annual event preceded

Yesterday at 6:30 PM

Left to right: Carol Stone, Hannah Fantin, Emily Cai and Evan Dickson

New York City

Three Kingsport teens invited to perform at Carnegie, Steinway

Each of the students are trained by Carol Stone, owner of Carol Stone Piano Studio in Kingsport. Stone noted that only a select few are chosen to perform at these events, and her students are the only ones from Tennessee invited to perform.

Yesterday at 8:30 AM

Area Food Lion employees, as well as Second harvest Food Bank representatives joined in Thursday's celebration. Of One Accord's Rogersville food pantry is one of 30 across Food Lion's 10 state service area to receive a makeover which included donations of materials and labor for pantry improvements, as well as a new industrial size double door side-by-side refrigerator.

Of One Accord Ministry

Of One Accord's food pantry receives Food Lion's 'Great Pantry Makeover'

Of One Accord's Rogersville food pantry is one of 30 across Food Lion's 10 state service area to receive a makeover which included donations of materials and labor for pantry improvements, as well as a new industrial size double door side-by-side refrigerator.

Nov 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Sunday Stories

Scrapbook Showcase: A Portrait of Fall

Today's Scrapbook Showcase features "A Portrait of Fall" with photos taken at Rocky Fork in Unicoi County on Monday, Oct. 29 and at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport on Saturday, Nov. 2. The photos were taken and submitted by Rick Currie.

Our

Nov 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Paige Kramer, chairwoman of the bazaar, admires some of the items available for sale.

Christmas bazaar

St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar to feature unique gifts for the family

For the last decade, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas Bazaar. With the help of more than 85 volunteers, the church’s popular event is back for another year, featuring hundreds of handmade, one-of-a-kind treats for the whole family.

Nov 16, 2018 at 3:07 PM

File photos from the 2017 PLP free Thanksgiving dinner in Rogersville. There's still time to donate your time and/or resources to Rogersville's massive free Thanksgiving dinner, as well as order a hot traditional home-cooked meal delivered, or a ride to the event. With less than week to go before the big day, planning continues for the 15th annual People Loving People Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. at Joseph Rogers Primary School, 2001 E. Main Street, Rogersville.

People Loving People

Rogersville's free Thanksgiving dinner seeks volunteers, servers, donors

There's still time to donate your time and/or resources to Rogersville's massive free Thanksgiving dinner, as well as order a hot traditional home-cooked meal delivered, or a ride to the event.

Updated Nov 16, 2018 at 12:51 PM

Santa Train 2018

The Santa Train is coming to town Saturday

If you can’t make it elsewhere on the train’s route and just want a glimpse of history, a quintessential spot to view the train or snap a photo is where it crosses the Copper Creek Viaduct, visible from U.S. Highway 23 about 15 miles north of Kingsport.

Nov 16, 2018 at 10:44 AM

To list an event, email it to cmusick@timesnews.net

Sights & Sounds of the Season

Sights & Sounds of the Season Calendar (updated 11/16)

The Sights & Sounds of the Season are in full swing throughout the region. From concerts and parades to family fun and Christmas tree lighting events, there are plenty of activities to help get you - and keep you - in the holiday spirit. To add an event to the list, email [email protected]

Nov 16, 2018 at 10:27 AM

Ballad Health

Sullivan Commission objects to Ballad's trauma plan

On Wednesday, Ballad Health — the result of a merger of what were Wellmont Health System and Mountain States Health Alliance — announced Johnson City Medical Center would be the only hospital to retain level one trauma center status for its emergency room.

Nov 16, 2018 at 9:25 AM

The 12th annual Dungannon Christmas Festival will be held Saturday.

Scott County

Dungannon Christmas Festival to feature Santa Train visit, kids’ activities

Along with Mrs. Claus and one of his special elves, Santa will be stopping by Dungannon Intermediate School for the 12th annual Dungannon Christmas Festival. The event will also feature handmade items for sale, children’s activities and a visit from the Santa Train.

Nov 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM

The former Alpha Natural Resources property has a 130,000-square-foot building with security features and distance learning technology.

Bring USDA to Bristol

Region’s leaders launch effort to 'Bring USDA to Bristol'

Regional business and government leaders from Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia kicked off their push Thursday to convince the federal government to bring 620 jobs to the former Alpha Natural Resources headquarters.

Updated Nov 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM

The HES faculty pose behind the Reward School banner unfurled durign a celebration Wednesday. One theme that was repeated over and over again during Wednesday morning's Reward School celebration at Hawkins Elementary School was the importance of team work.

Hawkins Elementary School

A banner day: Hawkins Elementary celebrates 2018 Reward School honor

HES principal Barry Bellamy said he's been proud of the accomplishments of every school he's served during 32 years in education, but what students and faculty accomplished in 2018 "is another level".

Nov 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM

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