Photo gallery: South at Sullivan Central softball

Sullivan Central hosted Three Rivers Conference foe Sullivan South on Tuesday, which was Senior Night in Blountville. Ashley Steadman went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, but the Lady Cougars fell to the Lady Rebels 7-3.

Updated Yesterday at 1:59 AM

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Photo gallery: Hardin Valley at D-B soccer

Jack Perry and Will Arrowood each scored a goal and goalkeeper Jacob Park kept a clean sheet for Dobyns-Bennett's soccer team in Tuesday's 2-0 nonconference victory over Hardin Valley at Indian Highland Park in Kingsport.

Apr 23, 2019 at 8:42 PM

Volunteer Prom 2019 ~ Jordan Light, Olivia Hill, Hannah Price, Zoee Tate, Grace Roberts and Jacob Stewart

Volunteer Prom 2019 ~ Maggie Mosley and Joe Olterman

Prom 2019

Prom 2019: Volunteer High School

Here's a collection of photos from the Volunteer High School prom held Saturday, April 20 at MeadowView. Be sure to share your favorite prom photos with us and watch for more Prom 2019 galleries in coming days. All of the prom photos (barring

Updated Apr 23, 2019 at 4:58 PM

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Photo gallery: Central at Elizabethton baseball

Bryson Rollins had two hits and three RBIs, Karson Dillard and Evan Carter each drove in two runs and Elizabethton ran past Sullivan Central 13-3 on Monday in a Three Rivers baseball matchup.

Apr 23, 2019 at 2:04 AM

Dobyns-Bennett had the hot bats in Monday's Big 7 Conference matchup with Tennessee High at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport. The Tribe won 11-1 in six innings.

Dobyns-Bennett pitcher Jackson McDavid gave up one hit and struck out four in the Indians 11-1 win over Tennessee High on Monday at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.

Dobyns-Bennett's Aaron Farley (6) celebrates with his teammates at home plate after homering early against Tennessee High on Monday at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.

A Tennessee High baserunner just beats the pickoff at first as Dobyns-Bennett's Derek Thurston (17) goes to catch the ball during the Tribe's 11-1, six-inning win Monday at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport.

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Photo gallery: Tennessee High at D-B baseball

Dobyns-Bennett had the hot bats in Monday's Big 7 Conference matchup with Tennessee High at J. Fred Johnson Stadium in Kingsport. The Tribe won 11-1 in six innings.

Updated Apr 22, 2019 at 9:49 PM

Prom

Some locations off-limits for prom photoshoots

In Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, there are countless locations to choose from when it comes to taking outdoor prom photos. But along with the many locations that are available for photos, other spots are either unsafe or unavailable due to other events. Before you plan your prom photoshoot this year, make note of some places to avoid.

Apr 21, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Prom

Plenty of local venues available for prom photos

Several local venues are available for prom photoshoots in the coming weeks, though some do require advance notice. Here are some of the most popular locations.

Apr 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Easter

Rain holds off for Bloomingdale Ruritan Easter egg hunt

The weather forecast didn’t stop a large crowd from gathering at Sullivan North High School on Saturday morning for the Bloomingdale Ruritan Club’s annual Easter egg hunt. Around 25,000 eggs were up for grabs, each one containing prizes such as

Apr 20, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Mountain Empire Community College is pleased to announce the following students are completing the requirements for a Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy. The Spring 2019 Phlebotomy cohort graduates are (from left) Abigail Quillen, Tiffany Lawson, Misti Collins, Autumn Bolling, Shirley McCoy, Shamber Schenck, Sydney Wells, Rebecca Bush, Alisha Taylor, Gracia Staton, Sam Rowe and Haley Mathes. Kaitlyn Jessee is not pictured. Mountain Empire Community College is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Phlebotomy cohort. Students interested in completing this two-semester, 25-credit program are encouraged to apply online.

Eight students at TCAT Elizabethton were medalists in the recent SkillsUSA state competition held in Chattanooga. Gold medalists advance to the national SkillsUSA competition, June 20-24, in Louisville, Kentucky. Receiving gold medals were Dustin Curtis and Joe Eggers of Carter County and Hunter Rice of Unicoi in Millwright Action Skills and Ashley Vance, also of Carter County, in Customer Service. Silver medalist was Abigail Fowler of Carter County in Cosmetology. Bronze medalists were Jerry Kramer of Carter County and Max Burgner of Washington County in Welding, and David Floyd of Carter County in Telecommunications Cabling. TCAT Elizabethton students participating in the SkillsUSA state competition event included (front row, from left) Max Burgner, Jerry Kramer, Jr., David Floyd, Ashley Vance, Abigail Fowler; (back row, from left) Aaron Garland, Adam Lyons, Preston Henderson, Dustin Curtis, Jobe Eggers and Jerry Rice.

Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars will celebrate its 11th year with a tapas style meal, a short video of Jeremiah School, introduction of the judges, dancers and sponsors, and the dance competition. The stars competing for this year’s mirror ball trophy include (front row, from left)) Whitney Carr, Dr. Greg Russell, Christy Steadman, Jason Vanover, Carrie Maggard, (back row, from left) Keddrain "KD" Bowen, Kim Hall, Mark Joseph, Donna Lampkins and Dr. Justin Smith.

Morning Pointe of Greeneville resident Ellie Lowery congratulates Amedisys physical therapist CeCe Chapman after her recent barrel racing competition.

Sunday Stories

Times News Scrapbook Gallery: Week of April 14

You share your photos and we show them off in our Scrapbook Gallery! Each week, we feature photos highlighting the 'scrapbook' moments in the lives of our readers. Some of the photos also appear in print in our weekly Sunday Stories section.

Apr 20, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning removing more than a ton of garbage, not including 59 old tires, filling a county dumpster at an illegal dump off of McKinney Chapel road near Rogersville.

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Volunteers eliminate massive illegal dump near Rogersville

Volunteers spent last Saturday morning removing more than a ton of garbage, not including 59 old tires, filling a county dumpster at an illegal dump off of McKinney Chapel road near Rogersville.

Apr 20, 2019 at 8:30 AM

Reiley McCoy signed to continue her academic and volleyball career at Alice Lloyd College. Reiley was a three-year starter at Eastside with all-conference honors. Pictured (standing, from left) Eastside coach Brianne Bailey, Alice Lloyd College coach Nathan Hall, grandfather J.C McCoy, (seated, from left) brother Eli McCoy, mother Kim McCoy-Hawk, father Dennis Hawk and grandmother Sheila McCoy.

East Tennessee Cheer and Gymnastics’ Anna Messerschmidt captured the Level 8 all around silver medal at the Tennessee State Compulsory Championship last month. Anna and Cameron Westbrook, who took the silver medal on beam, each qualified for regionals. Anna earned bronze on vault, beam and floor. Cameron also took bronze on bars.

Meadowview Gymnastics Academy sent three teams to AAU state competition, April 6, in Chattanooga. The Xcel Gold Team placed first. Meadowview had six all around state champions and 18 individual event champions. All of the girls qualified to regionals in York, South Carolina, on May 18-19, where they can earn a chance to go on to nationals June 13-16 at ESPN’s World Wide of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

Meadowview Gymnastics Academy sent three teams to AAU state competition, April 6, in Chattanooga. The Xcel Bronze Team placed first. Meadowview had six all around state champions and 18 individual event champions. All of the girls qualified to regionals in York, South Carolina, on May 18-19, where they can earn a chance to go on to nationals June 13-16 at ESPN’s World Wide of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

This Week in Sports

Times News This Week in Sports (April 14)

This Week in Sports features photos Times News readers share with us from sporting events throughout the region, as well as those played outside the area by local teams and athletes. From little league to senior adults, recreational or competitive,

Apr 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Sullivan East Prom 2019 ~ Randy Warren & Mckayla Nelson

Sullivan East Prom 2019 ~ Hannah Daniel and Ben Houser

Prom 2019

Prom 2019: Sullivan East High School

Here's a collection of photos from the Sullivan East High School prom held Saturday, April 13. Be sure to share your favorite prom photos with us and watch for more Prom 2019 galleries in coming days. All of the prom photos (barring anything

Updated Apr 17, 2019 at 4:43 PM

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Photo gallery: Abingdon at Central baseball

Chase Hungate went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and Abingdon scored in every inning of Tuesday's 15-3 Mountain 7 District win over Wise Central. The Falcons finished with 13 hits to the Warriors' six.

Updated Apr 17, 2019 at 1:55 PM

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Photo gallery: J.I. Burton at Eastside baseball

Peyton Pope, Justin Sexton, Landon Trent and Austin Rittenberry combined for a dozen strikeouts in Eastside's Cumberland District win over J.I. Burton on Tuesday in Coeburn.

Apr 17, 2019 at 2:35 AM