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NET Players of the Week

Unicoi's Lewis nearly hits 400 to earn top NET honor

Kody Lewis turned in one of the best all-around performances in the history of Northeast Tennessee high school football, torching West Greene for 396 yards and four TDs.

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The coastal township of Mexico Beach, Florida was devastated when Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday in the Florida Panhandle. St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Panama City, Fla., is shown Thursday, Oct. 12, 2018, after Hurricane Michael ripped the wall and ceiling building. Gulf Power crews line the street in Panama City, Fla., Friday. Oct. 12, 2018, as they try to restore power after tens of thousands were left without electricity by Hurricane Michael. Marla Wood pulls a framed art piece out of the rubble of her damaged home from hurricane Michael in Mexico Beach, Fla., on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018.
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Hurricane Michael

Photo gallery: Michael's aftermath

As of Sunday afternoon, the death toll from Michael’s destructive march from Florida to Virginia stood at 17, and President Donald Trump planned to visit Florida and Georgia on Monday to see damage. Untold numbers of people throughout the region

Oct 14, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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Rogersville Heritage Days

Four-legged scofflaws enjoy Rogersville Heritage Days despite pet ban

PHOTO GALLERY: RPD Chief Doug Nelson said Heritage Days organizers apparently forgot to put notice of the pet ban on the Heritage Days website, nor were the signs posted on Main Street, so they decided not to enforce the pet ban this year, assuming pets and owners were well-behaved.

Oct 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Tennessee running back Ty Chandler runs in a 42-yard pass for a touchdown against Auburn on Saturday in Auburn, Ala.
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SEC football

UT's Guarantano throws for 328 yards, 2 TDs in upset of Auburn

Tennessee snapped an 11-game Southeastern Conference losing streak with a 30-24 victory against No. 21 Auburn on Saturday.

Oct 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM
Dobyns-Bennett's center Nick Starke (72) readies for the snap to Lendon Redwine (13) with Ian Hicks (30) in the I-formation during Friday night's game against Hardin Valley at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport. Dobyns-Bennett's Trent Cody (10) puts the hit on Hardin Valley's Kelton Gunn (7) near the sideline during Friday night's game at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport. Dobyns-Bennett's Cade Maupin (1) runs the ball against Hardin Valley during Friday night's Region 1-6A game at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport. Dobyns-Bennett's Dalton Harkleroad (2) runs the ball during Friday night's game against Hardin Valley at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.
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Photo gallery: Hardin Valley at D-B football

Hardin Valley invaded J. Fred Johnson Stadium for a Region 1-6A battle with Dobyns-Bennett on Friday night. The Indians reeled off 17 first-quarter points before the Hawks came storming back to take a 35-17 victory.

Oct 12, 2018 at 10:51 PM

File photo from 2017, Dr. Blaine Jones greets a diner at the annual PLP free Thanksgiving dinner in Rogersville. The annual People Loving People free Thanksgiving Dinner in Rogersville has proven to be a blessing for thousands of people over the past 15 years, whether they be volunteer cooks, delivering meals, cleanup crew, or simply enjoying a free traditional holiday meal with good company.
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People Loving People

Planning, fundraising underway for Rogersville's annual free Thanksgiving dinner

The annual People Loving People free Thanksgiving Dinner in Rogersville has proven to be a blessing for thousands of people over the past 15 years, whether they be volunteer cooks, delivering meals, cleanup crew, or simply enjoying a free traditional holiday meal with good company.

Oct 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain plays the Rogersville Heritage Days main stage at noon Saturday.
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Rogersville Heritage Days: Entertainment lineup includes 16 musical acts and 14 dance groups

The two sources of live entertainment during Rogersville Heritage Days will be hopping with nonstop music and dance this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday with 16 bands and 14 dance groups performing on two stages.

Oct 9, 2018 at 5:28 PM
During an Orienteering Competition at Warriors' Path State Park, Sullivan South Air Force JROTC cadets from South High School took home the first place trophy. Junior ROTC Cadets from around the region gathered at Duck Island to compete. The entire team included: Cadets Evan Anderson, Lauren Riggs, Savannah Vicars, Jesse Light, Drew Coffman, Alex Overbay, Jaden Elliott and Devin Lane. Elmcroft of Kingsport embraced the theme for National Assisted Living Week. Residents and associates enjoyed Grandparents Day, 50s day, Western Day, 80s day, Hawaiian Day, Crazy Hat & Socks Day and Spirit Day! Each day was an opportunity to make everlasting memories and capture the moment! Dr. Jasmine Renner, a professor in the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University, has been named as one of eight recipients of the Ambassador’s Distinguished Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia. As an Ambassador’s Distinguished Scholar, she will spend a year at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia where she will conduct research, assist in creating a doctoral program in adult learning and international development, engage in curriculum design and the mentoring of students, attend diplomatic receptions and network with participants of other exchange programs and other organizations. Elmcroft of Kingsport embraced the theme for National Assisted Living Week. Residents and associates enjoyed Grandparents Day, 50s day, Western Day, 80s day, Hawaiian Day, Crazy Hat & Socks Day and Spirit Day! Each day was an opportunity to make everlasting memories and capture the moment!
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Times News Scrapbook Gallery: Week of Sept. 30

Our Scrapbook Gallery features reader-submitted photos highlighting 'scrapbook' moments in their lives here in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Some of the photos also appear in print in our Sunday Stories section. To share your favorite

Oct 9, 2018 at 4:30 PM
The 2018 Heritage Days Art Show, sponsored by Holston Electric Cooperative, encourages all artists to enter and display their talents for public viewing the weekend of Oct. 12-14. The show includes a variety of media including; painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, needlework, fiber art, and other three-dimensional art. The show will be open to the public during festival hours at the US Bank Community Room on Main Street.
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Rogersville Heritage Days

Rogersville Heritage Days: Deadline for art show entries is Thursday

Seven categories of art will be judged, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, needlework, photographs, enhanced photographs, and other three dimensional art. The Art Show will be exhibited in the community room of US Bank on Main Street.

Oct 9, 2018 at 1:58 PM
Times News file photos from the 2017 Heritage Days children's costume contest and parade.
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Rogersville Heritage Days

Rogersville Heritage Days: Fun for kids begins Friday with costume contest, parade

Prizes are awarded in individual and group categories. All participants will be recognized and prizes will be awarded to category winners. Following the contest the children will parade down Main Street at 5:30 pm., which is followed by the Cruise-in parade at 6 p.m.

Oct 9, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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NET Players of the Week

David Crockett QB Larkins leads NET honorees

David Crockett keeps on keeping on, and junior quarterback Cade Larkins is a big part of the winning equation.

Oct 9, 2018 at 1:59 AM
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Share your Halloween photos with us!

Be it ghosts and goblins or festive fall displays, we invite you to share your photos of decorations, costumes and all the festivities. Email the photos to [email protected]

 

Oct 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM
Hawkins County artist Bobby Merrithew shows off the centerpiece of his "show Saturday at the Native American Gatheirng near Rogersville, a stained glass portrait called "American Warrior Rising out of Mother Earth" which was framed in hand carved poplar. On Saturday the Amis Mill Historic Site just south of Rogersville hosted the third annual Native American Gathering featuring dancing, drumming, storytelling and games for children, as well as a variety of handmade crafts and artwork.
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Native American Gathering

PHOTO GALLERY: Crafts, artwork and more at Amis Mill's third annual Native American Gathering

On Saturday the Amis Mill Historic Site just south of Rogersville hosted the third annual Native American Gathering featuring dancing, drumming, storytelling and games for children, as well as a variety of handmade crafts and artwork.

Oct 7, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Debris is scattered across the site of Saturday's fatal crash Schoharie, N.Y.
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Traffic Fatalities

20 killed in NY when limo blows stop sign

A limousine loaded with revelers headed to a birthday party blew a stop sign and slammed into an SUV parked outside a store, killing all 18 people in the limo and two pedestrians.

Oct 7, 2018 at 7:52 PM
Lee Hoellman, a "12 Mile Yard Sale" co-founder and original seller, looks over some of the original press 1960s jazz albums she retrieved from a house her daughter bought in Chattanooga recently. Hoellman was trying to sell them for 50 cents apiece, but if the right buyer had come by she would have sold the entire collection in one swoop.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bargain hunters search for hidden treasure at Hawkins County's 12 Mile Yard Sale

Lucky bargain hunters with good timing had an opportunity to take home vintage 1960s furnishings from the “12 mile Yard Sale” Saturday in Hawkins County that would have made the set designer on “Mad Men” green with envy.

Oct 7, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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