Wintry weather leads to postponement of Kingsport City Schools events

The Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Dec. 18, while the Dobyns-Bennett High School bands and orchestra concert was moved to Thursday, Dec. 13.

Updated Dec 11, 2018 at 9:00 PM

Scott County

Scott County Christmas ornament now available

The ornaments, distributed by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, feature a photo of the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center, which opens soon. The photo was taken by Jennifer Fletcher Meade, a native of Scott County who refers to her photography as “Journey through Light.”

Dec 10, 2018 at 5:30 PM

The Boy Scouts will be selling hand made Charlie Brown style Christmas Trees with one lone ornament, and will also be gift wrapping.

Rogersville Scouts

Rogersville American Legion hosts Christmas craft market fundraiser for local Scouts

Winter weather may paralyze the region Saturday night, but hopefully that won't impact Christmas events scheduled Saturday in Hawkins County including two parades and a Christmas market at the Rogersville American Legion.

Dec 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM

Author Barbara Kingsolver will read from and answer questions about her latest novel, “Unsheltered,” during Thursday's free community event.

Sunday Stories

Enjoy an evening with author Barbara Kingsolver on Thursday

Friends of Washington County (Va.) Library will host the free program as a gift to community on Thursday, Dec. 6, in Abingdon.

Dec 4, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Netherland Inn

Experience the traditions of Christmas past

Netherland Inn and Hammond House in Kingsport offer visitors a chance to travel back in time and experience the traditions of Christmases past during an 1818 Christmas at the Inn.

Dec 3, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Usually Larry Williams decorates about 10 trees on the north end of Bradley Creek road near the Carters Valley road intersection. But, earlier this year Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He's experiencing some of the symptoms such as shaking hands, but that hasn't discouraged him from making this year's roadside Christmas Tree display his best ever.

Hawkins County

Hawkins roadside Christmas tree decorator triples effort after Parkinson's diagnosis

Usually he would do about 10 trees, but earlier this year Williams was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. He's experiencing some of the symptoms such as shaking hands, but that hasn't discouraged him from making this year's roadside Christmas Tree display his best ever.

Dec 1, 2018 at 9:00 AM

The mechanical doll, danced last year by Jessica Gallimor

Intercity Ballet reprises Christmas tradition 'The Nutcracker'

A cast of over 60 dancers and actors from six different regional schools — along with a number of community and business leaders — will bring Intercity Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker" to life next week at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center Theater.

Nov 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Kingsport

Kingsport Farmers Market offers homemade crafts and food during Christmas Show

More than 50 vendors and artisans plan to have homemade craft items, winter produce, and other food items including fresh sausage, pork, and beef. Expect to find apples, oranges, baked and canned goods alongside plenty of festive arts and crafts.

Nov 30, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Sunday Stories

Lost cards, missed game and 'misplaced' key can't spoil weekend

A number of “this could only happen to me” moments threatened to ruin a special weekend.

Nov 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM

Downtown Kingsport

What is going on in downtown Kingsport this weekend?

Hack and Tinker, Wish & Wine, LampLight does The Christmas Heirloom, live music at Beef O’ Brady’s, downtown Christmas Parade and tree lighting, Farmer’s Market Christmas Craft Show, Intercity Ballet tea, Fragshows holiday bizarre, Macado’s karaoke and downtown loft tours.

Nov 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM

All things geek

All things geek - An interview with the 'ultimate' action figure guy

Mark Bellomo is considered one of the top toy experts in the country. He’s written for Toy Shop magazine, IDW Publishing and written more than a dozen books, including “Ultimate Guides” to G.I. Joe, Transformers and Star Wars. In addition to his writings, Bellomo is a consulting producer on the hit Netflix series “The Toys that Made Us.”

Nov 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Sights and Sounds of the Season for week of Nov. 25

From tree-lighting events to holiday markets there is a lot going on this week.

Nov 24, 2018 at 11:44 AM

Blog

J.K. Rowling missed an opportunity with “Fantastic Beasts” books

If you’re a “Harry Potter” fan, you probably already know about “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a prequel series made for the big screen. Written by J.K. Rowling herself, the films are set many years before the “Harry Potter” series and follow Newt Scamander, a British wizard who studies magical creatures.

Nov 23, 2018 at 5:15 PM

Tuesday Trivia

How did the fourth Thursday of November become Thanksgiving?

The date wasn’t set into law until 1941, although the first presidential proclamation for a national day of Thanksgiving was signed by President George Washington in 1789.

Nov 20, 2018 at 12:18 PM