Shown here is the 2017 Soul Food Gathering.

Celebrate Black History Month with three events this weekend

New Vision Youth and South Central Kingsport Community Development – in partnership with the KHRA, Girls Inc. and Kingsport Parks and Recreation – have planned three events for this Friday through Sunday, all of which are being offered at little or no cost to the community.

Yesterday at 9:30 AM

Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: Washington's Birthday or Presidents Day?

Until 1968, Washington’s Birthday was celebrated on February 22.

Feb 12, 2019 at 8:30 PM

Racks by the Tracks

Racks by the Tracks expands to two days; country star Aaron Tippin to return for free show

Now in its 12th year, the festival will expand to two days – Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18 – for the first time in its history. It will also feature co-headliners on Saturday and a free concert on Friday featuring Aaron Tippin, who headlined last year’s festival but couldn’t finish his performance due to bad weather.

Feb 12, 2019 at 11:57 AM

Sports Live

Upcoming Events as of Feb. 11

To submit an event, email the Sports Department at [email protected], fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.

Feb 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church to launch performing arts series

Designed to be a gift to the surrounding community, the series will feature musical ensembles, a solo artist and a theater group. The first performance will take place later this month, and tickets are available now.

Feb 10, 2019 at 10:37 AM

The Holston Middle School varsity boys' basketball team, shown here, is heading to the state tournament. The team was recognized Tuesday during a game at Sullivan Central High School.

Blountville

Holston Middle boys headed to state basketball tournament

After a 31-2 season, the varsity boys’ basketball team at Holston Middle School is advancing to the next level. The team will compete in Tennessee’s first ever middle school basketball tournament later this week.

Feb 7, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events as of Feb. 4

Email the Sports Department at [email protected], fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323, to submit a listing.

Feb 5, 2019 at 12:36 PM

Civics 101

Civics 101: How the federal income tax came to be?

The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, gave Congress the right to impose a tax on income. But it wasn’t the first time American citizens had paid an income tax.

Feb 4, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Adoration 2019 will feature music, prayer, worship and resources to help churches combat the opioid epidemic. Organizer Thomas Cook is shown here in musical performance from last year's event.

Adoration Life

Group again seeks to unite 1,000 churches for worship event at ETSU

Back for a third year, Adoration 2019 will seek to gather 1,000 representatives from churches across the region for a large-scale worship event in the ETSU Mini Dome. Though the group has fallen short of its 1,000-church goal the last two years, organizer Thomas Cook remains optimistic and excited about this year’s event.

Feb 2, 2019 at 7:00 PM

"Earthsea Imagined" gives local residents a chance to see world-renowned artist and local favorite Charles Vess’ 56 original illustrations for legendary novelist Ursula K. Le Guin's “Earthsea" saga. Visitors can Meet the Artist at the Feb. 9 After Hours reception.

Sunday Stories

WKMA After Hours celebrates 'Earthsea Imagined'

The inaugural After Hours event will feature a costume party, refreshments, music, and a fun self-guided art project for families to enjoy. Visitors will also have the opportunity to meet the artist, Charles Vess.

Feb 2, 2019 at 10:30 AM

The popular "Red Shoe" contest is among the crowd favorites at the gala, which takes its name from "The Wizard of Oz" and the red shoes that help Dorothy get back home.

Sunday Stories

Red Shoe Gala raises funds for CASA for Kids, Inc.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for Kids, Inc., works to give a voice to children who don’t have a voice. The Red Shoe Gala is named after the red shoes Dorothy wore in “The Wizard of Oz.” Because truly, as Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”

Jan 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Workshop

Registration closes Friday for dam safety, flooding prevention workshop

On Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will offer its first of six free workshops to explain the grant funding process for dam safety and flood prevention projects. The workshops are intended for dam owners, homeowners associations, floodplain managers and emergency management personnel.

Jan 30, 2019 at 10:00 PM

Anything Goes

DB Dramahawks present 'Anything Goes' musical this weekend

The classic American musical is set aboard a cruise ship in the 1930s and the plot mixes farce, romance and songs by Cole Porter.

Jan 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM

In this 2017 photo, Groundhog Club handler John Griffiths holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 131st celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.