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Among Friday's contests, Maryville shut out Dobyns-Bennett, Sullivan South defeated Powell, Sullivan North turned back West Greene, and Daniel Boone knocked off Morristown East.
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MECC's Slemp Gallery to host 'Pangaea' exhibit through Dec. 12

November 7, 2009

BIG STONE GAP — James Veenstra’s “Pangaea,” a display of paintings, prints and mixed media artworks, will be on exhibit at M... Comments (0)
United Way $531,000 shy of meeting 2009 campaign goal

November 7, 2009

KINGSPORT — The United Way of Greater Kingsport has raised $2,918,700 — 84.6 percent of its $3.45 million goal. “We need to raise... Comments (0)
Tourism officials urged to 'beat your own drum'

November 6, 2009

BLOUNTVILLE — Dozens of officials, boosters and volunteers with area historic sites joined together Friday for what organizers hope will becom... Comments (0)
Tri-Cities gasoline prices stabilize

November 6, 2009

After a three-week spike, gas prices in the Tri-Cities stabilized this week with only marginal half-cent increases at the pump, according to AAA Eas... Comments (0)
Virginia teens indicted for roles in alleged murder-for-hire attempt

November 6, 2009

GATE CITY — Three Southwest Virginia teens were indicted on numerous felony charges earlier this week for their alleged roles in a botched att... Comments (0)
Rock Springs sewer work to interrupt traffic for 90 days

November 6, 2009

KINGSPORT – Sewer installation in the Rock Springs area will affect traffic on Rock Springs Road for about 90 days beginning Nov. 11, according ... Comments (0)
Bristol woman arraigned on drug charges after bust of alleged meth lab

November 6, 2009

BLOUNTVILLE — A Bristol woman accused of running a meth lab in her home has been arraigned on several drug charges. She was arrested after po... Comments (1)
Movie Review: Michael Jackson at the top of his game in dazzling 'This Is It'

November 6, 2009

I had no idea what to expect from this concert movie. In the 10 years before Michael Jackson’s untimely death, it seemed as though the only news... Comments (8)
Military trying to find motive for ex-Roanoke resident's shooting rampage that killed 12, wounded 31 at Fort Hood

November 6, 2009

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused of shooting 12 people to death and wounding 31 others at Fort Hood, Texas, on Thursday, was the ... Comments (17)
Higher ed center showcases 'smart classroom'

November 5, 2009

KINGSPORT — Students and other users of the Kingsport Center for Higher Education will be able to take advantage of distance learning opportun... Comments (0)
Kingsport schools add new bus due to increased ridership

November 5, 2009

KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Board of Education has unanimously approved creating an additional full-time school bus driver’s position, whi... Comments (0)
Consultant: Wise could shoulder $50M in debt with no tax hike

November 5, 2009

WISE — An independent financial consultant on Thursday said Wise County could take on from $35 million to over $50 million in debt for school ... Comments (1)
Johnson City man killed in motorcycle crash

November 5, 2009

JOHNSON CITY — A Johnson City man is dead as the result of a motorcycle accident that occurred Thursday afternoon. Police say 22-year-old Fle... Comments (12)
Flu shot clinics begin at Scott County schools

November 5, 2009

GATE CITY — Despite a slower than anticipated rollout of vaccine for H1N1 influenza, students at three elementary schools in Scott County bega... Comments (0)
Kentucky couple face drug charges after traffic stop in Gate City

November 5, 2009

GATE CITY — A routine traffic stop by Gate City police early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a Kentucky man and woman on a variety of dr... Comments (1)
Roe blasts 'corrupt' health care reform legislation

November 5, 2009

Emerging House health care reform legislation apparently headed toward a tumultuous floor vote on Saturday “is corrupt” and “has a... Comments (36)
Meth lab busted in Sullivan County mobile home park

November 5, 2009

UPDATE: Cynthia Baumgardner, 44, suspected of running a meth lab out of a mobile home, is charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of ... Comments (11)
House fire displaces Kingsport family

November 5, 2009

KINGSPORT — A house fire has displaced a Kingsport man and his family. Members of the Kingsport Fire Department knocked down a blaze at 2304 Am... Comments (3)
Suspect charged in Bluff City burglaries

November 5, 2009

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Nicky Lynn Crumley Jr., 30, Summitt Drive, Bluff City, in connection with several recent burgl... Comments (0)
Tennessee workers face layoffs; lawmakers get $14-a-day expense increase

November 5, 2009

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- While faced with a continuing state budget crunch that likely will mean laying off state employees, Tennessee legislators h... Comments (22)