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The dangers of heavy backpacks: Is your child carrying the weight of the world?

Is your teen or child slouching? It may not be an attitude problem. Kids are increasingly weighed down by heavy books, notepads, and laptop computers.

Aug 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Brody Bingham Pre-K Eli and Lily Smith, Kingsport. It’s Jake’s first day of first grade at Rock Springs Elementary! Marleigh Jade Gibson is packed and ready for the first day of school as a first-grader.
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Community Scrapbook

Community Scrapbook: First Day of School 2018

We invited Times News readers to share their "first day of school" photos. You know the ones ~ the 'first day' photos parents, grandparents and teachers take at the start of every new school year. And those who returned to school this week certainly

Aug 8, 2018 at 5:23 PM
The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center
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Kingsport Aquatic Center

Back-to-school movie night at the Kingsport Aquatic Center

This year’s movie will be the 1993 classic “The Sandlot.” Gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m.

Aug 3, 2018 at 4:23 PM
Prina Hernandez brought her four children to the Clothes Closet Tuesday morning to get ready for school next week. Katherina shows Momma a top she likes while her younger sister Genesis takes a closer look at a flowery dress.
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Clothes closet

First Presbyterian gives needy kids new clothes for school

First Presbyterian Church of downtown Kingsport held its annual “Back to School” event at its clothes closet Tuesday morning, serving dozens of needy families in the greater Kingsport community.

Aug 1, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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Back to school

Hawkins schools hosting Back to School Bashes to kick off new year right

"Each school has planned their own event. Many will have community organizations available to discuss various resources and opportunities for children and families. Some schools will also be hosting school supply give-a-ways." — Dr. Michelle Harless

Jul 29, 2018 at 6:30 AM
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Want your kids to snack healthy? Get creative

Creative and healthy snack ideas are key to staving off after-school hunger attacks without ruining dinner.

Aug 30, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Bays Mountain Park was one of the 70 vendors or organizations on hand during the annual Back to School Expo at the Kingsport Town Center July 26.
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Back to school

Summer vacation draws to a close for Sullivan, Kingsport students

Summer vacation is over Monday morning for about 21,000 students across Sullivan County, and it is close to over for students in other Northeast Tennessee systems. But before the buses hit the road, parents and students are out this weekend making sales tax-free purchases of school supplies and computers. 

Jul 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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